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A territorial database management system
Authors: Francesco Antonacci, Piero Dell'Orco, Antonio Turtur
Venue: Proceedings of the 1982 ACM SIGMOD international conference on Management of data (1982)

A rational territorial management requires that all the amount of geographical data (maps, aerophotos, satellite images but also statistics, etc ...) be unified and made accessible to the decisional entities, which can use them as means for an adequate planning of the actions to undertake. Therefore the concept of data base (or DB) and the relative techniques offer the suitable means, as they give to the user a clear view of the data, an access and computational language oriented to the user, and the capability to support in a simple way the process (often heuristic) of solution of the management problems.The extended relational model [1] is adequate for this kind of problems for its simplicity, semantic completeness, and descriptive power. The access language to the DB represents an extension of AQL [2] that, besides supporting the DB management operations and the possibilities of interactive computation of AQL, offers the integration with the geographical operations and data geographical type. The proposal is illustrated by means of a series of examples of inquiry against a geographical DB.
Calculating and Computing for Social Science and Art Students: An Introductory Guide
Authors: Robert Solomon, Christopher Winch
Venue:  (1994)

:Social science and arts students are often resistant to, or have difficulties with, numbers and computers. Increasingly, however, maths and computers are part and parcel of their studies. This much-needed text is a simple reader-friendly introduction to the mathematics and computing skills that undergraduates in the social sciences and arts are likely to need in their courses. It will be helpful to even the most number-fearful student! The first part takes the reader through the basics of arithmetic, algebra and the application of statistical methods to social science and arts subjects. Examples are provided throughout, and they are designed to be relevant to both study and everyday life. The second part illustrates the basic features of computing and takes the reader through the applications that he or she is likely to need. Word-processors, spreadsheets, databases and statistical packages are all described and discussed in a practical way. Once again, relevant examples are provided at all stages, giving the reader a thorough appreciation of how computers can assist with both study and everyday life. This introductory guide will be useful to nearly all students of the arts and social sciences, and will be of particular value as a set textbook for lecturers involved in running supplemental instruction programmes.
TCP/IP: A Survival Guide, 1st edition
Authors: Frank J. Derfler, Steve Rigney
Venue:  (1997)

:Until now users without access to an information technology department have had few places to turn for help with implementing and troubleshooting TCP/IP, the fundamental communications protocol of the Internet and all intranets. This book answers that need. A concise guide to how users can troubleshoot TCP/IP problems, TCP/IP: A Survival Guide for Users is an excellent resource for clear expalnations and sensible solutions. Useful discussions of network protocols and how they work are given for users who need to understand how to use TCP/IP right away. The benefits of TCP/IP, and its uses inside and outside of the Internet are provided along with a description of TCP/IP basics, IP addressing, and a sneak preview of IPv6. The guide also includes instructions for installing and using TCP/IP on a server. A complete roadmap of TCP/IP settings is given along with detailed solutions for problems under Windows 95 and Windows NT, as well as Novell NetWare. For any TCP/IP installation questions or problems, TCP/IP: A Survival Guide for Users is indispensable.
Modeling Reactive Multimedia: Events and Behaviors
Authors: Helen Cameron, Peter King, Simon Thompson
Venue: Multimedia Tools and Applications (2003)

This paper explores the idea of reactivity in multimedia, and proposes systems which can react to continuously-evolving behaviors as well as to more traditional discrete events. The idea is presented in a scenario as well as in a number of small programming examples.The illustrative examples are written in the Fran system. Fran provides a high-level programming model for animations, built in the Haskell functional programming language. Whilst we use Fran for illustration&mdash;and indeed we argue that the functional paradigm is a natural choice of host for such a system&mdash;we should stress that the notion of external behaviors within multimedia is independent of the programming environment chosen and could be incorporated into other systems such as SMIL.
AutoCAD 2000 for Architecture with Cdrom, 1st edition
Authors: Alan Jefferis, Michael Jones
Venue:  (1999)

:At Autodesk Press we know that you want your books on AutoCAD out "fast and accurate". So, after rigorous peer and accuracy reviews, we are releasing the latest version of AutoCAD for Architecture fully updated for the 2000 release of AutoCAD. Not only will AutoCAD 2000 for Architecture be one of the first books available on this release of AutoCAD, it will also come with a Free 30-day trial version of AutoCAD 2000 included in a CD-ROM! The CD-ROM will contain fully functional AutoCAD 2000 software (no student watermark or hardware lock!) which will expire 30 days after initial installation. Also included on the CD-ROM are drawing files which can be used with AutoCAD 2000. Autodesk Press is the only AutoCAD publisher offering this valuable CD-ROM, included with most of our AutoCAD 2000 titles.
Mastering SIMULINK
Authors: James B. Dabney, Thomas L. Harman
Venue:  (1997)

:This book provides a comprehensive tutorial on the use of SIMULINK to model dynamical systems.Introducing the complete process of building and running SIMULINK models, this book also presents real-world applications of SIMULINK. Provides a brief tutorial on using block diagrams to represent dynamical systems and covers the mechanics of building SIMULINK models and discusses the use of SIMULINK to model continuous systems. It also covers a number of important modeling topics, including scalar linear systems; vector techniques; nonlinear systems; discretetime systems; and masked subsystems. It explains how to build hierarchical models using subsystems and discusses how to use SIMULINK's callback function capabilities to build custom graphical user interfaces and to create graphical animations. Covers SIMULINK analysis tools which allow users to run a SIMULINK model from within a MATLAB environment. Discusses building graphical animations using S-files or in the Animation Toolbox.
Pointwise Error Estimates and Asymptotic Error Expansion Inequalities for the Finite Element Method on Irregular Grids: Part II. Interior Estimates
Authors: Alfred H. Schatz
Venue: SIAM Journal on Numerical Analysis (2000)

This part contains new interior pointwise error estimates for the finite element method for second order elliptic problems in $\mathbb R^N$. Global estimates were considered in Part I. In the sense to be discussed below, these sharpen known interior quasi-optimal $L_\infty$ and $W^1_\infty$ estimates in that they indicate a more local dependence of the error at a point on the derivatives of the solution near the point. The higher the order of the finite element the more local the behavior of the finite element approximation. As a consequence of these estimates, new types of local error expansions will be derived which are in the form of inequalities. These expansion inequalities are valid for large classes of finite elements defined on irregular grids in $\mathbb R^N$ and have applications to superconvergence, extrapolation, and a posteriori estimates for both smooth and nonsmooth problems.
Access 2000 Programming: Blue Book
Authors: Lars Klander, Wayne F. Brooks
Venue:  (1999)

:Covers all major facets of database development, including desktop, client/server, and Web. Emphasizes the RAD (Rapid Application Development) features of Access 2000 for highest developer productivity. Includes treatment of industry-standard SQL as used in Access 2000 queries. Teaches how to build a sample database, create supporting tables, build queries, and generate basic reports.
MicroStation for AutoCAD Users: A Bi-Directional Handbook
Authors: Frank Conforti
Venue:  (1998)

:This book provides the last word on feature-by-feature comparisons of AutoCAD and MicroStation from the user's perspective. Each chapter presents a quick summary of a specific feature in AutoCAD, followed by the related feature in MicroStation. AutoCAD software users will find this book to be a great asset in transitioning from the AutoCAD environment to the MicroStation design environment. Conversely, this book is equally valuable for the MicroStation user who needs to make the transition to AutoCAD. Complete coverage of translating drawings between AutoCAD and MicroStation provides vital information for users working with both platforms. A must for the user who works with both products! An Online Companion allows users to access the Autodesk Press web site for information on job resources, professional organizations, updates and more.
The importance of dealing with uncertainty in the evaluation of software engineering methods and tools
Authors: Gerardo Canfora, Luigi Troiano
Venue: Proceedings of the 14th international conference on Software engineering and knowledge engineering (2002)

The correct choice of software tools and methods is a critical success factor to reach and maintain market leadership. A mature approach to estimate the impact and risk of technology adoption is required. This paper underlines the need for dealing with uncertainty to manage correctly the risk of decision-making and proposes a method for evaluating software engineering methods and tools. The method, named Software Engineering Fuzzy Evaluation Method (SEFEM) is centred on a new class of fuzzy aggregators named Ordered Fuzzy Number Weighted Averaging (OFNWA).
Building an instructional portal: channeling the writing lab
Authors: Owen G. McGrath
Venue: Proceedings of the 30th annual ACM SIGUCCS conference on User services (2002)

During the past decade, adjunct tutorial and learning services at many colleges and universities took first steps towards extending their reach on-line. In particular, many campus-writing centers began to explore a new model for making their reference resources, training, and consultation services available in the form of on-line writing labs. The U.C. Berkeley OWL Portal project takes this concept a step further by constructing an on-line writing lab using the building blocks provided by state-of-the-art portal technology. With the Berkeley OWL Portal's integrated set of content-management and communication tools, writing students have customizable views onto reference material as well as a wide range of tools for communicating with instructors, tutors, and classmates throughout the writing process.
Data Acquisition and Signal Processing for Smart Sensors
Authors: Sergey Yurish, Nestor Shpak, Vadim Deynega, Nikolai Vladimirovich Kirianaki
Venue:  (2002)

:From simple thermistors to intelligent silicon microdevices with powerful capabilities to communicate information across networks, sensors play an important role in such diverse fields as biomedical and chemical engineering to wireless communications. Introducing a new dependent count method for frequency signal processing, this book presents a practical approach to the design of signal processing sensors. Modern advanced microsensors technologies require new and equally advanced methods of frequency signal processing in order to function at inreasingly high speeds. The authors provide a comprehensive overview of data acquisition and signal processing methods for the new generation of smart and quasi-smart sensors. The practical approach of the text includes coverage of the design of signal processing methods for digital, frequency, period, duty-cycle and time interval sensors. Contains numerous practical examples illustrating the design of unique signal processing sensors and transducers Details traditional, novel, and state of the art methods for frequency signal processing Coverage of the physical characteristics of smart sensors, development methods and applications potential Outlines the concept, principles and nature of the method of dependent count (MDC) ; a unique method for frequency signal processing, developed by the authors This text is a leading edge resource for measurement engineers, researchers and developers working in microsensors, MEMS and microsystems, as well as advanced undergraduates and graduates in electrical and mechanical engineering.
Parallel Simulations of Swirling Turbulent Flames
Authors: Christopher Stone, Suresh Menon
Venue: The Journal of Supercomputing (2002)

The feasibility of using massively paralleled computations as an engineering design tool is evaluated. A parallel Large-Eddy Simulation (LES) algorithm which simulates turbulent reacting flows using a space and time-accurate method, is used to model the complex flow found inside a realistic gas-turbine combustor. The parallelization philosophy and its implementation as a platform-independent solver is discussed. A performance analysis is carried out to determine the communication and storage requirements, and the associated overhead. As a case study, the LES methodology is used for a parametric investigation of swirl effects on the turbulent reacting flow in the gas-turbine.
Clicks and Mortar: Passion Driven Growth in an Internet Driven World, 1st edition
Authors: David S. Pottruck, Terry Pearce
Venue:  (2000)

:In a world where companies are rushing to add an "e-" to everything they do--e-commerce, e-tailing--the real key to success still lies off-line. In this fascinating, behind-the-scenes look at the electronic revolution, an inspirational leader and operator and a talented and thoughtful coach and consultant, both engaged in the meteoric rise of The Charles Schwab Corporation, articulate and demonstrate the elements of long-range success. Their take on culture, personal leadership and the transformation of business practices will help leaders, employees, investors, and customers all come out on top in this high-stakes, opportunity rich economy.For excerpts, endorsements, detailed author biographies, and more, visit the special Clicks and Mortar website. |
Quick Course in Microsoft Access 2000: Effective Software Training for People in a Hurry, 1st edition
Authors: Editors of Online Press Inc.
Venue:  (1999)

:Fast-paced, to-the-point tutorials and learning exercises for quickly grasping Office basics. Designed for the beginning to intermediate student, Quick Course books can be used for self training and instructor-led classes, focusing on using the computer to get specific tasks done in a work environment. The ACM Portal is published by the Association for Computing Machinery. Copyright © 2010 ACM, Inc. Terms of Usage Privacy Policy Code of Ethics Contact Us Useful downloads: Adobe Acrobat QuickTime Windows Media Player Real Player
Network Science, a Decade Later: The Internet and Classroom Learning
Authors: Alan Feldman, Nancy London, Cliff Konold, Bob Coulter, Brian Conroy, Charles Hutchinson
Venue:  (1999)

:Network Science, A Decade Later - the result of NSF-funded research that looked at the experiences of a set of science projects which use the Internet - offers an understanding of how the Internet can be used effectively by science teachers and students to support inquiry-based teaching and learning. The book emphasizes theoretical and critical perspectives, and is intended to raise questions about the goals of education and the ways that technology helps reach those goals and ways that it cannot. The theoretical perspective of inquiry-based teaching and learning in which the book is grounded is consistent with the current discipline-based curriculum standards and frameworks.
Fault-Tolerant Parallel and Distributed Systems, 1st edition
Authors: Dimiter R. Avresky, David R. Kaeli
Venue:  (1998)

:The most important uses of computing in the future will be those related to the global "digital convergence" where all computing becomes digital and internetworked. This convergence will be propelled by new and advanced applications in storage, searching, retrieval and exchanging of information in a myriad of forms. All of these will place heavy demands on large parallel and distributed computer systems because these systems have high intrinsic failure rates. The challenge to the computer scientist is to build a system that is inexpensive, accessible and dependable. The chapters in this book provide insight into many of these issues and others that will challenge researchers and applications developers. Fault-Tolerant Parallel and Distributed Systems is a coherent and uniform collection of chapters with contributions by several of the leading experts working on fault-resilient applications. The numerous techniques and methods included will be of special interest to researchers, developers, and graduate students.
Mapping and displaying structural transformations between XML and PDF
Authors: Matthew R. B. Hardy, David F. Brailsford
Venue: Proceedings of the 2002 ACM symposium on Document engineering (2002)

Documents are often marked up in XML-based tagsets to delineate major structural components such as headings, paragraphs, figure captions and so on, without much regard to their eventual displayed appearance. And yet these same abstract documents, after many transformations and 'typesetting' processes, often emerge in the popular format of Adobe PDF, either for dissemination or archiving.Until recently PDF has been a totally display-based document representation, relying on the underlying PostScript semantics of PDF. Early versions of PDF had no mechanism for retaining any form of abstract document structure but recent releases have now introduced an internal structure tree to create the so called 'Tagged PDF'.This paper describes the development of a plugin for Adobe Acrobat which creates a two-window display. In one window is shown an XML document original and in the other its Tagged PDF counterpart is seen, with an internal structure tree that, in some sense, matches the one seen in XML. If a component is highlighted in either window then the corresponding structured item, with any attendant text, is also highlighted in the other window.Important applications of correctly Tagged PDF include making PDF documents reflow intelligently on small screen devices and enabling them to be read out in correct reading order, via speech synthesiser software, for the visually impaired. By tracing structure transformation from source document to destination one can implement the repair of damaged PDF structure or the adaptation of an existing structure tree to an incrementally updated document.
Sams Teach Yourself Kde 1.1 in 24 Hours with CD-ROM
Authors: Nicholas D. Wells
Venue:  (1999)

:A step by step guide to using and developing KDE applications on Linux/UNIX systems, Sams Teach Yourself KDE 1.1 in 24 Hours teaches the fundamentals of KDE on various systems. Learn how to navigate the file manager and windows manager, get the most out of numerous tools and utilities, use KDE's wide base of applications, and more. This book also teaches the basics of the configuration and help systems, and shows how to use and get maximum results from the desktop environment. CD-ROM contains the latest version of KDE as well as many other tools of interest.
The Farmer's Guide to the Internet, 3rd edition
Authors: Henry James, Kyna Estes
Venue:  (1997)

:Weather, markets and pricing and information on livestock and crops are all topics on the Internet. This guide, produced in connection with "Farm Journal", is designed to help first-time users get up and running quickly and inexpensively. Farmers will also learn how to beat the high cost of rural Internet access and use a state-by-state guide to find the information they need.
Software Engineering: An Engineering Approach, 1st edition
Authors: James F. Peters, Witold Pedrycz
Venue:  (1998)

:A clear-cut, practical approach to software development! Emphasizing both the design and analysis of the technology, Peters and Pedrycz have written a comprehensive and complete text on a quantitative approach to software engineering. As you read the text, youll learn the software design practices that are standard practice in the industry today. Practical approaches to specifying, designing and testing software as well as the foundations of Software Engineering are also presented. Key Features*Thorough coverage is provided on the quantitative aspects of software Engineering including software measures, software quality, software costs and software reliability.*A complete case study allows students to trace the application of methods and practices in each chapter.*Examples found throughout the text are in C++ and Java.*A wide range of elementary and intermediate problems as well as more advanced research problems are available at the end of each chapter.*Students are given the opportunity to expand their horizons through frequent references to related web pages.
Visual Basic 6: Complete Concepts and Techniques
Authors: Gary B. Shelly, Thomas J. Cashman, John F. Repede, Michael Mick
Venue:  (1998)

:Part of the highly successful Shelly Cashman Series, this text offers a screen-by-screen, step-by-step approach to learning Visual Basic 6. Covers beginning and advanced skills.
Testing containment of conjunctive queries under functional and inclusion dependencies
Authors: D. S. Johnson, A. Klug
Venue: Proceedings of the 1st ACM SIGACT-SIGMOD symposium on Principles of database systems (1982)

We consider the problem of optimizing conjunctive queries in the presence of inclusion and functional dependencies. We show that the problem of containment (and hence those of equivalence and non-minimality) is in NP when either (a) there are no functional dependencies or (b) the set of dependencies is what we call key-based. These results assume that infinite databases are allowed. If only finite databases are allowed, new containments may arise, as we illustrate by an example. We also prove a "compactness" theorem that shows that no such examples can exist for case (b).