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Explore an insightful summary of the major self-contained aiding technologies for pedestrian navigation from established and emerging leaders in the fieldPedestrian Inertial Navigation with Self-Contained Aiding delivers a comprehensive and broad treatment of self-contained aiding techniques in pedestrian inertial navigation. The book combines an introduction to the general concept of navigation and major navigation and aiding techniques with more specific discussions of topics central to the field, as well as an exploration of the future of the future of the field: Ultimate Navigation Chip (uNavChip) technology.The most commonly used implementation of pedestrian inertial navigation, strapdown inertial navigation, is discussed at length, as are the mechanization, implementation, error analysis, and adaptivity of zero-velocity update aided inertial navigation algorithms. The book demonstrates the implementation of ultrasonic sensors, ultra-wide band (UWB) sensors, and magnetic sensors. Ranging techniques are considered as well, including both foot-to-foot ranging and inter-agent ranging, and learning algorithms, navigation with signals of opportunity, and cooperative localization are discussed. Readers will also benefit from the inclusion of:* A thorough introduction to the general concept of navigation as well as major navigation and aiding techniques* An exploration of inertial navigation implementation, Inertial Measurement Units, and strapdown inertial navigation* A discussion of error analysis in strapdown inertial navigation, as well as the motivation of aiding techniques for pedestrian inertial navigation* A treatment of the zero-velocity update (ZUPT) aided inertial navigation algorithm, including its mechanization, implementation, error analysis, and adaptivityPerfect for students and researchers in the field who seek a broad understanding of the subject, Pedestrian Inertial Navigation with Self-Contained Aiding will also earn a place in the libraries of industrial researchers and industrial marketing analysts who need a self-contained summary of the foundational elements of the field.

A comprehensive guide to the development and application of smart sensing technologies for water and food quality monitoringWith contributions from a panel of experts on the topic, Sensing Technologies for Real Time Monitoring of Water Quality offers an authoritative resource that explores a complete set of sensing technologies designed to monitor, in real time, water and food (aquaculture) quality. The contributing authors explore the fundamentals of sensing technologies and review the most recent advances of various materials and sensors for water quality monitoring.This comprehensive resource includes information on a range of designs of smart electronics, communication systems, packaging, and innovative implementation approaches used for remote monitoring of water quality in various atmospheres. The book explores a variety of techniques for data analysis of the sensors as well as contains artificial intelligence, big data technologies, and machine learning approaches used for monitoring and evaluation. In addition, this indispensible resource highlights sustainable environmental and policy issues, including ways for food and water managers to can help to reduce their carbon footprint. This important book:* Puts the spotlight on the potential capabilities and the limitations of various sensing technologies and wireless systems* Offers an evaluation of a variety of sensing materials, substrates, and designs of sensors* Includes information on the common characteristics, ideas, and approaches of water quality and quantity management* Presents techniques for manager for reducing their carbon footprintWritten for students and practitioners/researchers in food and water quality management, Sensing Technologies for Real Time Monitoring of Water Quality offers, in one volume, a guide to the real time sensing techniques that can improve water and food quality.

The most complete, one-stop reference for fiber optic sensor theory and applicationOptical Fiber Sensors: Fundamentals for Development of Optimized Devices constitutes the most complete, comprehensive, and up-to-date reference on the development of optical fiber sensors. Edited by two respected experts in the field and authored by experienced engineers and scientists, the book acts as a guide and a reference for an audience ranging from graduate students to researchers and engineers in the field of fiber optic sensors.The book discusses the fundamentals and foundations of fiber optic sensor technology and provides real-world examples to illuminate and illustrate the concepts found within. In addition to the basic concepts necessary to understand this technology, Optical Fiber Sensors includes chapters on:* Distributed sensing with Rayleigh, Raman and Brillouin scattering methods* Biomechanical sensing* Gas and volatile organic compound sensors* Application of nanotechnology to optical fiber sensors* Health care and clinical diagnosis* And othersGraduate students as well as professionals who work with optical fiber sensors will find this volume to be an indispensable resource and reference.

Provides an introduction to the topic of smart chemical sensors, along with an overview of the state of the art based on potential applicationsThis book presents a comprehensive overview of chemical sensors, ranging from the choice of material to sensor validation, modeling, simulation, and manufacturing. It discusses the process of data collection by intelligent techniques such as deep learning, multivariate analysis, and others. It also incorporates different types of smart chemical sensors and discusses each under a common set of sub-sections so that readers can fully understand the advantages and disadvantages of the relevant transducers--depending on the design, transduction mode, and final applications.Smart Sensors for Environmental and Medical Applications covers all major aspects of the field of smart chemical sensors, including working principle and related theory, sensor materials, classification of respective transducer type, relevant fabrication processes, methods for data analysis, and suitable applications. Chapters address field effect transistors technologies for biological and chemical sensors, mammalian cell-based electrochemical sensors for label-free monitoring of analytes, electronic tongues, chemical sensors based on metal oxides, metal oxide (MOX) gas sensor electronic interfaces, and more.Addressing the limitations and challenges in obtaining state-of-the-art smart biochemical sensors, this book:* Balances the fundamentals of sensor design, fabrication, characterization, and analysis with advanced methods* Categorizes sensors into sub-types and describes their working, focusing on prominent applications* Describes instrumentation and IoT networking methods of chemical transducers that can be used for inexpensive, accurate detection in commercialized smart chemical sensors* Covers monitoring of food spoilage using polydiacetylene- and liposome-based sensors; smart and intelligent E-nose for sensitive and selective chemical sensing applications; odor sensing system; and microwave chemical sensorsSmart Sensors for Environmental and Medical Applications is an important book for senior-level undergraduate and graduate students learning about this high-performance technology and its many applications. It will also inform practitioners and researchers involved in the creation and use of smart sensors.