96.1 Introduction 96.2 Types of Operating Systems 96.3 Distributed Computing Systems 96.4 Fault-Tolerant Systems 96.5 Parallel Processing 96.6 Real-Time Systems 96.7 Operating System Structure 96.8 Industry Standards 96.9 Conclusions

95.1 Introduction 95.2 Classifications 95.3 Types of Parallel Processors

94.1 Databases Database Abstraction • Data Models • Relational Databases • Hierarchical Databases • Network Databases • Architecture of a DBMS • Data Integrity and Security • Emerging Trends 94.2 Rule-Based Expert Systems

111.1 Introduction 111.2 Industrial Ecology 111.3 Design for Environment 111.4 Environmental Implications for the

Marel Corporation Robert Joel Barnett Vanderbilt University Industrial Systems Alan K.Wallace Oregon State University Rene Spee 104.1 Welding and Bonding Oregon State University Control System Requirements. System Parameters. Welding Mario Sznaier

Ray Theory. Wave Equation for Dielectric Materials. Modes in Slab California Polytechnic State University Waveguides. Fields in Cylindrical Fibers. Modes in Step-Index Fibers. Modes in Graded-Index Fibers. Attenuation. Dispersion Allen H. Cherin and Pulse Spreading Lucent Technologies

Overview of Pulsed Radars. Critical Subsystem Design and Josh T.Nessmith Technology. Radar Performance Prediction.Radar Georgia Tech Research Institute Waveforms. Detection and Search Estimation and Tracking

R. Ramakumar Oklahoma State University 60.1 Distributed Power Generation Allen M.Barnett Photovoltaics- Wind-Electric Conversion. Hydro AstroPower, Inc. Geothermal. Tidal Energy. Fuel Cells.Solar-Thermal-Electric

59.1 Introduction 59.2 Fossil Power Plants Fuel Handling Boiler.Turbine.Generator. Electric System· Condenser Stack and Ash Handling·Cooling and Feedwater System 59.3 Nuclear Power Plants

58.1Introduction 58.2 Smart/Intelligent Structures 58.3 Objective-Based Classification of Smart/Intelligent Materials Smart Structural Materials. Smart Thermal Materials.Smart Acoustical Materials. Smart Electromagnetic