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A complete discussion of MIMO communications, from theory to real-world applicationsThe emerging wireless technology Wideband Multiple-Input, Multiple-Output (MIMO) holds the promise of greater bandwidth efficiency and wireless link reliability. This technology is just now being implemented into hardware and working its way into wireless standards such as the ubiquitous 802.11g, as well as third- and fourth-generation cellular standards.Multiple-Input Multiple-Output Channel Models uniquely brings together the theoretical and practical aspects of MIMO communications, revealing how these systems use their multipath diversity to increase channel capacity. It gives the reader a clear understanding of the underlying propagation mechanisms in the wideband MIMO channel, which is fundamental to the development of communication algorithms, signaling strategies, and transceiver design for MIMO systems.MIMO channel models are important tools in understanding the potential gains of a MIMO system. This book discusses two types of wideband MIMO models in detail: correlative channel models—specifically the Kronecker, Weichselberger, and structured models—and cluster models, including Saleh-Valenzuela, European Cooperation in the field of Scientific and Technical Research (COST) 273, and Random Cluster models. From simple to complex, the reader will understand the models' mechanisms and the reasons behind the parameters. Next, channel sounding is explained in detail, presenting the theory behind a few channel sounding techniques used to sound narrowband and wideband channels. The technique of digital matched filtering is then examined and, using real-life data, is shown to provide very accurate estimates of channel gains. The book concludes with a performance analysis of the structured and Kronecker models.Multiple-Input Multiple-Output Channel Models is the first book to apply tensor calculus to the problem of wideband MIMO channel modeling. Each chapter features a list of important references, including core literary references, Matlab implementations of key models, and the location of databases that can be used to help in the development of new models or communication algorithms. Engineers who are working in the development of telecommunications systems will find this resource invaluable, as will researchers and students at the graduate or post-graduate level.

Occupational Safety and Hygiene II contains selected papers from the International Symposium on Occupational Safety and Hygiene (SHO2014, Guimarães, Portugal, 13-14 February 2014), which was organized by the Portuguese Society for Occupational Safety and Hygiene (SPOSHO). The contributions focus on selected topics, which include (but is not limited to):Occupational safetyRisk assessmentSafety managementErgonomicsManagement systemsEnvironmental ergonomicsPhysical environmentsConstruction safety, andHuman factorsThe contributions in Occupational Safety and Hygiene II are mainly based on research carried out at universities and other research institutions, but also on practical studies developed by Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Practitioners within their companies. Accordingly, this book will be a helpful text to get acquainted with the state-of-the-art of the research within the mentioned domains, as well as with some practical tools and approaches that are currently used by OHS professionals in a global context.

The papers published in Occupational Safety and Hygiene III cover the following topics:- Occupational safety- Risk assessment- Safety management- Ergonomics- Management systems- Environmental ergonomics- Physical environments- Construction safety, and- Human factors.The contributions are based on research carried out at universities and other research institutions, and on practical studies developed by Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) practitioners within companies. This book will help to get acquainted with the state-of-the-art within the above mentioned domains, as well as with some practical tools and approaches that are currently used by OHS professionals in a global context.

Occupational Safety and Hygiene IV covers a wide variety of topics, including but not limited to:- Occupational Safety- Risk Assessment- Ergonomics- Management Systems- Physical Environment - Construction Safety, and - Human FactorsThis compilation of papers in the domain of occupational safety and hygiene is mainly based on research works carried out at universities and other research institutions, and on practical studies developed by Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) practitioners within their companies. Accordingly, this book will be helpful to get acquainted with the state-of-the-art of the research within the mentioned domains, as well as with some practical tools and approaches that are currently used by OSH professionals in a global context.

Occupational Safety and Hygiene V contains selected contributions from the International Symposium on Occupational Safety and Hygiene (SHO 2017, 10-11 April 2017, Guimarães, Portugal). The contributions focus on a wide range of topics, including:- occupational safety- risk assessment- safety management- ergonomics- management systems- environmental ergonomics- physical environments- construction safety, and- human factorsOccupational Safety and Hygiene V is mainly based on research carried out at universities and other research institutions, but also includes practical studies developed by OHS Practitioners within companies. Accordingly, this book will be a helpful text to get acquainted with the state-of-the-art in research in these domains, as well as with some practical tools and approaches that are currently used by OHS professionals worldwide.

Occupational Safety and Hygiene VI collects recent papers of selected authors from 21 countries in the domain of occupational safety and hygiene (OSH). The contributions cover a wide range of topics, including:- Occupational safety- Risk assessment- Safety management- Ergonomics- Management systems- Environmental ergonomics- Physical environment- Construction safety, and- Human factorsOccupational Safety and Hygiene VI represents the state-of-the-art on the above mentioned domains, and is based on research carried out at universities and other research institutions. Some contributions focus more on practical case studies developed by OSH practitioners within their own companies. Hence, the book provides practical tools and approaches currently used by OHS practitioners in a global context.

Presenting both research and best practices for the evaluation of occupational risk, safety and health in various types of industry, it particularly focuses on occupational safety in automated environments, innovative management systems and occupational safety in a global context.

Presenting both research and best practices for the evaluation of occupational risk, safety and health in various types of industry, it particularly focuses on occupational safety in automated environments, innovative management systems and occupational safety in a global context.

Presenting both research and best practices for the evaluation of occupational risk, safety and health in various types of industry, it particularly focuses on occupational safety in automated environments, innovative management systems and occupational safety in a global context.

This book gathers cutting-edge research and best practices relating to occupational risk and safety management, healthcare and ergonomics.

This book gathers cutting-edge research and best practices relating to occupational risk and safety management, healthcare and ergonomics.

This book gathers cutting-edge research and best practices relating to occupational risk and safety management, healthcare and ergonomics.

This book gathers cutting-edge research and best practices relating to occupational risk and safety management, healthcare and ergonomics. It covers strategies for different industries, such as construction, chemical and healthcare. It emphasises challenges posed by automation, discusses solutions offered by technologies, and reports on case studies carried out in different countries. Chapters are based on selected contributions to the 18th International Symposium on Occupational Safety and Hygiene (SHO 2022), held on September 8–9, 2022, in Porto, Portugal. By reporting on different perspectives, such as the ones from managers, workers and OSH professionals, and covering timely issues, such as implications of telework ,issues related to gender inequality and applications of machine learning techniques in occupational health, this book offers extensive information and a source of inspiration to OSH researchers, practitioners and organizations operating in both local and globalcontexts.

This book gathers cutting-edge research and best practices relating to occupational risk and safety management, healthcare, and ergonomics. It covers strategies for different industries, such as construction, chemical and healthcare. It emphasizes challenges posed by automation, discusses solutions offered by technologies, and reports on case studies carried out in different countries. Chapters are based on selected contributions to the 20th International Symposium on Occupational Safety and Hygiene (SHO 2023), held on July 20-21, 2023, in Portugal, as a hybrid event. By reporting on different perspectives, such as the ones from managers, employees, and OSH professionals, and covering timely issues, such as implications of telework, issues related to gender inequality and applications of machine learning techniques in occupational health, this book offers extensive information and a source of inspiration to OSH researchers, practitioners and organizations operating in both local andglobal contexts.

This book gathers cutting-edge research and best practices relating to occupational risk and safety management, healthcare, and ergonomics. It covers strategies for different industries, such as construction, chemical and healthcare. It emphasizes challenges posed by automation, discusses solutions offered by technologies, and reports on case studies carried out in different countries. Chapters are based on selected contributions to the 20th International Symposium on Occupational Safety and Hygiene (SHO 2023), held on July 20-21, 2023, in Portugal, as a hybrid event. By reporting on different perspectives, such as the ones from managers, employees, and OSH professionals, and covering timely issues, such as implications of telework, issues related to gender inequality and applications of machine learning techniques in occupational health, this book offers extensive information and a source of inspiration to OSH researchers, practitioners and organizations operating in both local andglobal contexts.

This book gathers cutting-edge research and best practices relating to occupational risk and safetymanagement, healthcare, and ergonomics. It covers strategies for different industries, such as construction,chemical, and healthcare. It emphasizes challenges posed by automation, discusses solutions offered bytechnologies, and reports on case studies carried out in different countries. Chapters are based on selectedcontributions to the 21st International Symposium on Occupational Safety and Hygiene (SHO 2024), held onJuly 4-5, 2024, in Porto, Portugal. By reporting on different perspectives, such as the ones from managers,employees, and OSH professionals, and covering timely issues, such as implications of telework, issues relatedto gender inequality and applications of machine learning techniques in occupational health, this book offersextensive information and a source of inspiration to OSH researchers, practitioners, and organizationsoperating in both local and global contexts. This is the first volume of a 2-volume set.

This book gathers cutting-edge research and best practices relating to occupational risk and safetymanagement, healthcare, and ergonomics. It covers strategies for different industries, such as construction,chemical, and healthcare. It emphasizes challenges posed by automation, discusses solutions offered bytechnologies, and reports on case studies carried out in different countries. Chapters are based on selectedcontributions to the 21st International Symposium on Occupational Safety and Hygiene (SHO 2024), held onJuly 4-5, 2024, in Porto, Portugal. By reporting on different perspectives, such as the ones from managers,employees, and OSH professionals, and covering timely issues, such as implications of telework, issues relatedto gender inequality and applications of machine learning techniques in occupational health, this book offersextensive information and a source of inspiration to OSH researchers, practitioners, and organizationsoperating in both local and global contexts. This is the first volume of a 2-volume set.

This book gathers cutting-edge research and best practices relating to occupational risk and safetymanagement, healthcare, and ergonomics. It covers strategies for different industries, such as construction,chemical, and healthcare. It emphasizes challenges posed by automation, discusses solutions offered bytechnologies, and reports on case studies carried out in different countries. Chapters are based on selectedcontributions to the 21st International Symposium on Occupational Safety and Hygiene (SHO 2024), held onJuly 4-5, 2024, in Porto, Portugal. By reporting on different perspectives, such as the ones from managers,employees, and OSH professionals, and covering timely issues, such as implications of telework, issues relatedto gender inequality and applications of machine learning techniques in occupational health, this book offersextensive information and a source of inspiration to OSH researchers, practitioners, and organizationsoperating in both local and global contexts. This is the second volume of a 2-volume set.

This book gathers cutting-edge research and best practices relating to ergonomics and biomechanics, occupational psychosociology and human factors, covering the state of the art in occupational safety and health, alike. It describes strategies that can be applied to various contexts, including a range of different workplaces and educational environments.Chapters are based on selected contributions to the International Symposium on Occupational Safety and Hygiene (SHO 2025), held on April 14-15, 2025, in Porto, Portugal. By reporting on different perspectives, such as the ones from managers, employees, and OSH professionals, and covering timely issues, this book offers extensive information and a source of inspiration to OSH researchers, practitioners, and organizations operating in both local and global contexts. This is the second volume of a 2-volume set.

This book gathers cutting-edge research and best practices relating to occupational and environmental safety and health, including risk assessment methods and management strategies, reporting on a set of case studies carried out in different companies, countries and on different population groups, such as workers, seniors, and children. Chapters are based on selected contributions to the International Symposium on Occupational Safety and Hygiene (SHO 2025), held on April 14-15, 2025, in Porto, Portugal. By analyzing different perspectives, such as the ones from managers, employees, and OSH professionals, and covering timely issues, this book offers extensive information and a source of inspiration to OSH researchers, practitioners, and organizations operating in both local and global contexts. This is the first volume of a 2-volume set.