9783319283579: Microsensing Networks for Sustainable Cities

Synopsis

Microsensing Networks for Sustainable Cities: Pollution as a Key Driving Factor.- Population Growth in Developing Countries and Smart City Fundamentals. The Internet-of-Things and Wireless Sensor Networks.- Modelling of Air and Water Pollution Sources.- Harvesting Energy from Ambient Sources: Wind Energy, Hydropower, Radiation and Mechanical Deformation.- The Sub-Systems of an Energy Harvesting Device: Focus on RFID Fundamentals.- Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing.- Ubiquitous Computing: Distributing Mobile Computing to Build a Global Network of Things.- Designing and Planning for Sustainable Urbanism with Focus on Developing Countries.- Tools and Facilitators towards Successful Planning for Sustainable Cities.- Case Studies: Developing Countries Committed to an Ecologically Aware Future.

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À propos de l'auteur

Saurabh Sinha obtained his Ph.D. degree in Electronic Engineering from the University of Pretoria, South Africa. He has authored or co-authored over 85 publications in peer-reviewed journals and at international conferences. In addition, he is the managing editor of the South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE) Africa Research Journal. Prof. Sinha served University of Pretoria for over a decade, his last service being as Director of the Carl and Emily Fuchs Institute for Microelectronics. Since 2013 he has been Executive Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment at the University of Johannesburg. He was the 2014-2015 Vice-President, IEEE Educational Activities and serves on the IEEE Board of Directors.

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9783319803340: Microsensing Networks for Sustainable Cities

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  3319803344 ISBN 13 :  9783319803340
Editeur : Springer, 2018
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