Systems Approach to Appropriate Technology Transfer

Systems Approach to Appropriate Technology Transfer

Author: P. Fleissner

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2014-05-17

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13: 1483146944

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Systems Approach to Appropriate Technology Transfer is a collection of selected papers presented at the International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC) Symposium, held in Vienna, Austria. The objective of the symposium is to analyze the transfer process of technologies by using the systems approach and gather insights that can be used for the enhancement of future transfer programs. The book is a rich presentation of articles and research papers from scientists and engineers from all over the world, and is composed of introductory, technical discussion, and round table discussion papers. The introductory papers give insights to the concepts of technology transfer, systems approach, and use of appropriate technologies. The technical discussions touch on technology transfer in selected fields, energy technologies, flexible manufacturing systems, information and communication, social and educational aspects, and case studies. The four round table discussions focus on the application of technologies to support small-scale enterprises and users' participation; appropriate technology transfer on microelectronics; policies and strategies for appropriate technology transfer; and the impact of informatics on technology transfer. The text will appeal to computer scientists, engineers, policymakers, and students of information technology.


Healthcare Technology Management Systems

Healthcare Technology Management Systems

Author: Rossana Rivas

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2017-07-17

Total Pages: 205

ISBN-13: 0128115602

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Healthcare Technology Management Systems provides a model for implementing an effective healthcare technology management (HTM) system in hospitals and healthcare provider settings, as well as promoting a new analysis of hospital organization for decision-making regarding technology. Despite healthcare complexity and challenges, current models of management and organization of technology in hospitals still has evolved over those established 40-50 years ago, according to totally different circumstances and technologies available now. The current health context based on new technologies demands working with an updated model of management and organization, which requires a re-engineering perspective to achieve appropriate levels of clinical effectiveness, efficiency, safety and quality. Healthcare Technology Management Systems presents best practices for implementing procedures for effective technology management focused on human resources, as well as aspects related to liability, and the appropriate procedures for implementation. - Presents a new model for hospital organization for Clinical Engineers and administrators to implement Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) - Understand how to implement Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) and Health Technology Assessment (HTA) within all types of organizations, including Human Resource impact, Technology Policy and Regulations, Health Technology Planning (HTP) and Acquisition, as well as Asset and Risk Management - Transfer of knowledge from applied research in CE, HTM, HTP and HTA, from award-winning authors who are active in international health organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO), Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), American College of Clinical Engineering (ACCE) and International Federation for Medical and Biological Engineering (IFMBE)


Computer Aided Design of Multivariable Technological Systems

Computer Aided Design of Multivariable Technological Systems

Author: G. G. Leininger

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2014-05-16

Total Pages: 715

ISBN-13: 148314688X

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Computer Aided Design of Multivariable Technological Systems covers the proceedings of the Second International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC). The book reviews papers that discuss topics about the use of Computer Aided Design (CAD) in designing multivariable system, such as theoretical issues, applications, and implementations. The book tackles several topics relevant to the use of CAD in designing multivariable systems. Topics include quasi-classical approach to multivariable feedback system designs; fuzzy control for multivariable systems; root loci with multiple gain parameters; multivariable frequency domain stability criteria; and computational algorithms for pole assignment in linear multivariable systems. The text will be of great use to professionals whose work involves designing and implementing multivariable systems.


Information Control Problems in Manufacturing Technology 1989

Information Control Problems in Manufacturing Technology 1989

Author: E.A. Puente

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2014-06-28

Total Pages: 711

ISBN-13: 1483298833

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The Symposium presented and discussed the latest research on new theories and advanced applications of automatic systems, which are developed for manufacturing technology or are applicable to advanced manufacturing systems. The topics included computer integrated manufacturing, simulation and the increasingly important areas of artificial intelligence and expert systems, and applied them to the broad spectrum of problems that the modern manufacturing engineer is likely to encounter in the design and application of increasingly complex automatic systems.


Analysis, Design and Evaluation of Man-Machine Systems 1989

Analysis, Design and Evaluation of Man-Machine Systems 1989

Author: B. Hu

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2014-05-23

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 1483298876

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The twenty-seven papers cover recent advances in both empirical and theoretical aspects of man-machine interaction with special emphasis on the subjects of man-automation and man-computer interaction. They provide information on a subject which has grown rapidly in importance during recent years.


Distributed Computer Control Systems 1989

Distributed Computer Control Systems 1989

Author: L. Motus

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2014-07-04

Total Pages: 149

ISBN-13: 1483298523

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The focus of the workshop was on recent advances in the theory, applications and techniques for distributed computer control systems. Topics included: tools and methods for inner layers of DCCS; application papers presenting operational DCCS; the infiltration of true real-time or "time critical" concepts and the emergence of artificial intelligence methods in DCCS applications, leading to novel computer architectures being integrated in computer networks. The book will be of interest not only to those involved in DCCS but also software engineers and distributed computing scientists.


Control of Distributed Parameter Systems 1989

Control of Distributed Parameter Systems 1989

Author: M. Amouroux

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2014-06-28

Total Pages: 533

ISBN-13: 1483298817

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This volume presents state-of-the-art reports on the theory, and current and future applications of control of distributed parameter systems. The papers cover the progress not only in traditional methodology and pure research in control theory, but also the rapid growth of its importance for different applications. This title will be of interest to researchers working in the areas of mathematics, automatic control, computer science and engineering.


International Conflict Resolution Using System Engineering (SWIIS)

International Conflict Resolution Using System Engineering (SWIIS)

Author: H. Chestnut

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2014-07-04

Total Pages: 163

ISBN-13: 1483298272

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Finding an alternative to supplement military ways of resolving international conflicts has been taken up by many people skilled in various areas such as political science, economics, social studies, modelling and simulation, artificial intelligence and expert systems, military strategy and weaponry as well as private business and industry. The Workshop will therefore be of use as it looks at various control methods which would create a conciliatory social and political environment or climate for seeking and obtaining non-military solutions to international conflicts and to solutions to national conflicts which may lead to international conflicts.


Distributed Computer Control Systems 1985

Distributed Computer Control Systems 1985

Author: G. J. Suski

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2014-05-23

Total Pages: 239

ISBN-13: 1483298590

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Focuses on recent advances in the theory, applications and techniques for distributed computer control systems. Topics covered include: DCCS applications and case studies, DCCS communications, architectural considerations in DCCS, DCCS tools for design and development, DCCS communication management, function and resource allocation in DCCS, design methodologies for DCCS, DCCS applications and systems. Contains 22 papers.