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This comprehensive resource explains the development of UAVs, drone threats, counter-UAV systems, and strategies to handle UAVs, focusing on the practical aspects of counter-unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems and technologies.Theory, technical and operational practice with insights from industry and policing are covered, and the full rogue drone threat landscape and counter-drone technologies and systems is explored.The book provides insight into counter-drone strategy, developing effective counter-drone strategies and measures, as well as counter-drone programs and the regulatory frameworks governing the use of drones. It includes analysis of future drone and counter-drone challenges and highlights ongoing research and innovation activities and an examination of future drone technologies. Written by authors who have extensive academic, research, innovation, technical, industry and police operational investigative expertise at international level, this book is useful for the aviation sector, law enforcement and academia.

Microstrip Lines and Slotlines, Fourth Edition is an indispensable resource for the research and design communities. This edition is updated to reflect the latest developments in the field, providing extensive analysis techniques and CAD design and modeling information. This volume covers approximate and full-wave analysis techniques, accurate circuit model extraction, and design information focusing on miniaturization, broadband operation, and precise design.It also incorporates the most recent information from conferences, journals, books, and personal research. New topics on Metamaterial Based Transmission Lines and Numerical Simulation and Modeling of transmission lines are introduced, aligning with the book's core themes. Some of the key updates included in this fourth edition are the integration of significant materials, significant revisions reflecting the latest research, and the introduction of cutting-edge topics, enhancing the existing content.With these comprehensive updates, Microstrip Lines and Slotlines, Fourth Edition ensures that readers have access to the most relevant and cutting-edge information in the field of printed transmission lines. This book is a must-have for professionals and researchers dedicated to advancing their knowledge and expertise in this dynamic area.

Self-Protection Jammer Systems is an in-depth exploration of the technical and operational principles of self-protection jammer systems. This comprehensive resource covers the theoretical foundations of self-protection jammers, including radar theory, radar guidance, radar jamming theory, radar warning receiver systems, and the theory of self-protection jammer systems. It translates these technical foundations into practical applications in operational settings, specifically highlighting the effective deployment of self-protection jammers on airborne platforms and decoys for jamming purposes.This book also focuses on the future trends in both technical and operational aspects of self-protection jammer systems. To facilitate a deeper understanding, it includes solved problems that illustrate key concepts and applications.Aimed at engineers involved in developing and maintaining self-protection electronic warfare systems, this book provides essential theoretical and practical knowledge necessary for design, implementation, field support, and maintenance. It will also help operational personnel to understand and address technical issues and define realistic requirements. The book is expected to inspire scholars in the field, offering new perspectives and insights into self-protection jammer systems.

Medical Device Cybersecurity for Engineers and Manufacturers, Second Edition removes the mystery from cybersecurity engineering and regulatory processes and practices, showing medical device manufacturers how to produce and maintain devices that meet evolving regulatory expectations and reduce cybersecurity risks to business and patients. It represents a complete guide for medical device manufacturers seeking to implement lifecycle processes that secure their premarket and postmarket activities.This step-by-step guide educates manufacturers about the implementation of security best practices in accordance with industry standards and expectations, advising the reader about everything from high-level concepts to real-world solutions and tools. It focuses on the security aspects of every lifecycle phase of the product, including concept, design, implementation, supply chain, manufacturing, postmarket maintenance, and end of life. It details the practices, processes, and outputs necessary to create a secure medical device capable of gaining regulatory approval and meeting market entry requirements.Reflecting rapid industry developments, regulatory changes, and technology advances, this new edition equips manufacturers with the knowledge to produce secure products that meet regulatory and market requirements while anticipating threats from sophisticated cyber adversaries. It's an indispensable resource for a wide range of professionals involved in medical device manufacturing, including engineering management, software/firmware engineers, business managers, regulatory professionals, contract manufacturers, FDA regulators, product/project managers, sales and marketing teams, and healthcare delivery organizations.

Photonic structures occurring in biological tissues such as butterfly wings, beetle elytra or fish scales are responsible for a broad range of optical effects including iridescence, narrow-band reflection, large solid-angle scattering, polarization effects, additive color mixing, fluid-induced color changes, controlled fluorescence. Studies have provided understanding of the underlying optical mechanisms and the biological functions as well as inspiration for the design and development of novel photonic devices, also called bioinspiration. In this forward-thinking book, the research related to photonic structures in natural organisms is reviewed with a main foPhotonic structures occurring in biological tissues such as butterfly wings, beetle elytra, or fish scales are responsible for a broad range of optical effects including iridescence, narrow band reflection, large solid-angle scattering, polarization, additive color mixing, fluid induced color changes, and controlled fluorescence. This book reviews research of biological photonic devices in accordance with the fundamental aspects of physical optics and environmental biology. It provides readers with an understanding of numerical modelling based on morphological and optical characterizations as well as the quantitative treatment of color vision. This forward-thinking book ties these concepts to the design and synthesis of bioinspired photonic devices and opens the door to the applications of nature's lessons in the technical world.This resource introduces a methodology for working with and utilizing bioinspiration. It includes the experimental and numerical tools necessary for the characterization and simulation of photonic structures and uses original concepts as examples, with a focus on bioinspired hygrochromatic materials. Professionals are brought up to speed on a variety of fabrication techniques and methods of synthesis all following a straightforward bottom-up or top-down approach. The reader will gain an understanding of the capability of bioinspiration to meet human needs. This book's explanation of how natural photonics structures behave as efficient solar absorbers or thermal management devices makes it a useful resource for technical professionals in the field of energy and environment, and the concepts presented in this book also have applications in the designs of optical coatings, sensors, and light sources.

This completely updated second edition includes case studies and a focus on the business of system operations. The broad range of actions under system operations from transmission to distribution are explored. The underpinnings of electric systems operations are highlighted, with an introduction to utilities and power systems. It offers a thorough definition of system operations, identifying and explaining the various systems that support this function and how they integrate into the utility.The book presents a thorough definition of system operations, identifying and explaining the various systems that support this function and how they integrate into the utility. The business perspective on electric systems operation, and how critical this area is to a utility's ability to provide reliable power to customers is detailed. Readers discover how a utility's network operation is a key contributor to the viable sustainment of its business. The book presents the convergence of the systems used in the grid operations of today and addresses the emerging needs of the smart grid operations of tomorrow. Readers discover how a utility's network operation is a key contributor to the viable sustainment of its business, as well as learn how system operations help to ensure the right levels of safety, reliability and efficiency in everything that relates to transmission and distribution grid management.