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SHORTLISTED FOR THE WA PREMIER''S BOOK AWARDS - BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024SHORTLISTED FOR THE MARGARET MEDCALF AWARD 2024''I remember seeing a flash, I turned around and heard a roar like a train approaching in a tunnel. Then a tremendous crack like a whiplash passed directly overhead. I saw a mushroom cloud ... There was black and white smoke, orange and red flames ascending through the centre of the mushroom.'' RAN Able Seaman Vince Douglas, participant in Operation HurricaneAt 8.00 a.m. on Friday 3 October 1952, Britain''s first atomic bomb was detonated in the hold of a surplus frigate, HMS Plym, moored in the Montebello Islands, 50 miles off the North West Coast of Western Australia. The blast vaporised the Plym, produced a mushroom cloud 2 miles high, and covered the islands and parts of the Australian mainland with fallout. The test, codenamed Operation Hurricane, was the culmination of years of top-secret planning in London and Canberra and months of clandestine preparations at the site. One of the largest peacetime military operations in Australian history, its success shifted the balance of power in the Cold War and briefly rejuvenated the fading British Empire.Painstakingly pieced together from declassified government documents and first-person accounts by surviving participants, Operation Hurricane tells the story of Britain''s first nuclear test from the point of view of the men on the ground: soldiers, sailors, airmen and civilians. It delves into the historical context of the Cold War and examines the controversial legacy of the atomic tests, including the impact of fallout on servicemen, Aboriginal peoples and the environment, and Australia''s relationship with the United Kingdom.

This book comprises the papers presented at the 22nd UK Workshop on Computational Intelligence (UKCI 2023), held at Aston University, Birmingham, the UK, during 6 to 8 September 2023. UKCI is the flagship AI conference of the UK and Europe held annually. In UKCI 2023, a total of 63 papers were received from 11 countries including the UK, India, Germany, China, Japan, Australia, Italy, Thailand, Turkey, Jordan and Saudi Arabia; of these, 50 were accepted for presentation. The review process was rigorous, wherein three reviews were provided for all papers, with some having four reviews. This book highlights the latest research developments in computational intelligence and its applications. It covers both conventional and advanced techniques in fuzzy systems, neural networks, evolutionary computation, machine learning, deep learning, federated learning, data mining, cognitive computing, intelligent robotics, optimization methods, hybrid methods, and applications of computational intelligence. The book offers a valuable reference guide for readers with expertise in computational intelligence or who are seeking a comprehensive and timely review of the latest trends in computational intelligence. Special emphasis is placed on novel methods and their use in a wide range of application areas, updating both academics and professionals on the state of the art.

This book offers an in-depth exploration of cutting-edge research across the interconnected fields of computing, communication, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. It serves as a comprehensive guide to the technologies shaping our digital world, providing both a profound understanding of these domains and practical strategies for addressing their challenges. The content is drawn from the International Conference on Computing, Communication, Cybersecurity and AI (C3AI 2024), held in London, UK, from July 3 to 4, 2024. The conference attracted 66 submissions from 17 countries, including the USA, UK, Canada, Brazil, India, China, Germany, and Spain. Of these, 47 high-calibre papers were rigorously selected through a meticulous review process, where each paper received three to four reviews to ensure quality and relevance. This book is an essential resource for readers seeking a thorough and timely review of the latest advancements and trends in computing, communication, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence.