Books

  • 694504 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: Theory and Applications

    The "Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: Theory and Applications" book provides a comprehensive overview of UAV technology, encompassing both the fundamental principles and practical applications of these increasingly important aircraft. This book will serve as a valuable resource for researchers and industry professionals, offering insights into the hidden details from design, operation, and utilization of UAVs across various domains.

    - The book will cover a wide range of topics, from basic aerodynamics and flight mechanics to advanced control systems and emerging applications.

    - The book will emphasize the practical applications of UAVs in diverse fields, such as agriculture, environmental monitoring, logistics, and security.

    - The book will incorporate insights from industry experts and practitioners, providing real-world perspectives on UAV development and deployment.

    - The book will delve into the future of UAV technology, exploring emerging trends such as advanced air mobility (AAM), urban air mobility (UAM), and the integration of UAVs into the broader airspace system.



    - The book will encompass a wide range of AI-driven UAV applications, from autonomous flight control and cyber security to precision agriculture and environmental monitoring.

    - Aligning with the "Sustainable Aviation Book Series," the book will emphasize how AI and UAV technologies can contribute to a more environmentally friendly and sustainable future for aviation. 

    - The book will provide real-world case studies and practical examples of how AI is being implemented in UAV systems today, demonstrating the tangible benefits of these technologies.

    - The book will delve into emerging trends and future research directions in AI and UAVs, such as advanced machine learning algorithms, edge computing, and the integration of UAVs into the broader airspace system.

  • AI in Sustainable Aviation

    "AI in Sustainable Aviation" explores the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in advancing sustainable practices within the aviation industry. This book will delve into how AI technologies are being used in proper environments and how they've been leveraged to enhance efficiency, applications to reduce environmental impact, and improve overall sustainability across various facets of aviation.

     

    - The book will prioritize the environmental, economic, and social dimensions of sustainability in aviation.
    - The book will cover a wide range of AI technologies relevant to aviation, including machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, and computer vision.
    - The book will showcase real-world examples and case studies of how AI is being implemented to improve aviation sustainability.
    - The book will delve into emerging trends and future research directions in AI for sustainable aviation, such as predictive maintenance, autonomous flight, and the development of more environmentally friendly aircraft.

  • 694492 New Developments on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

    "New Developments on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles" provides a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements and emerging trends in UAV technology. This book will serve as a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, and industry professionals, offering insights into the cutting-edge innovations shaping the future of unmanned aerial vehicles.

    - The most recent breakthroughs in UAV technology, including advanced materials, propulsion systems, artificial intelligence, and communication systems.

    - Showcase of novel applications of UAVs, such as urban air mobility and advanced air mobility, and their integration into various sectors as logistics, healthcare, and agriculture.

    - Contributions from leading experts and industry professionals, providing valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing the UAV industry.

    - The book will explore the future of UAV technology, including potential societal impacts, regulatory challenges, and the path towards safe and sustainable UAV operations.

  • Electric Oriented Aviation

    Electric-oriented Aviation book will be designed to lead the audience on an exciting horizon through the transformative potential of electric-oriented aviation, where traditional propulsion systems make way for electric motors and cutting-edge battery technologies. It explores the potential for reduced greenhouse gas emissions, decreased noise pollution, and improved air quality, paving the way for eco-friendly skies. It also examines into the diverse applications of electric-oriented aviation, from small electric air taxis flying through urban skies to larger electric airliners revolutionizing regional, then long-haul travel. The book serves as an essential guide for aviation enthusiasts, environmentalists, and forward-thinking individuals interested in embracing sustainable solutions for a rapidly evolving world. Electric-oriented aviation is no longer a distant dream—it is an evident reality, poised to reshape the future of air travel.

     

    Key features of the book:

    - Underlying technology to potential electric aviation applications
    - Provides readers with the latest insights from the experts in this area
    - Bringing the world of electric-oriented aviation visuals to audiences
    - Exploring a wide range of real-world applications of electric aviation
    - Demonstrating how aviation is driving the transition towards a greener and more sustainable habitat

     

  • CFD Applications in Aviation

    Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) are revolutionizing sustainable aviation by unlocking a deeper understanding of airflow, aerodynamics, and efficiency. This book takes readers on an exhilarating journey through the transformative potential of PIV and CFD applications, redefining the future of flight. It showcases the diverse applications of PIV and CFD in sustainable aviation, allowing engineers and researchers to optimize aircraft designs, reduce drag, enhance fuel efficiency, and minimize environmental impact. This book serves as an essential guide for aviation professionals, researchers, and enthusiasts eager to explore the frontiers of sustainable aviation.

    Key features of the book:

    - A comprehensive coverage of PIV and CFD applications
    - Applications of PIV and CFD in real-world scenarios
    - Proven simulations of the sophisticated world of fluid dynamics to life
    - Industry-relevant content and practical guidance
    - A future-forward perspective on the potential of PIV and CFD

     

  • 694479 Advances in Aerospace Systems: UAVs, Propulsion, and Emerging Technologies

    Advances in Aerospace Systems: UAVs, Propulsion, and Emerging Technologies presents the latest developments and research trends in the field of aerospace engineering. The book brings together cutting-edge studies on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), propulsion systems, and novel aerospace technologies that are shaping the future of flight.

    Covering both theoretical and experimental advancements, this volume provides insights into innovative design approaches, performance optimization, sustainable propulsion methods, and the integration of smart materials and autonomous systems. It serves as a valuable reference for researchers, engineers, academicians, and industry professionals seeking to expand their knowledge of modern aerospace systems and their applications.

    By exploring interdisciplinary perspectives and emerging frontiers, this book aims to contribute to the ongoing transformation of the aerospace industry and inspire future technological breakthroughs.

  • 694500 Integrated Modeling and Analysis in Aerospace Engineering

    Integrated Modeling and Analysis in Aerospace Engineering explores the methodologies and tools that enable comprehensive modeling, simulation, and analysis of complex aerospace systems. The book emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach, combining aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, control systems, and mission performance within unified modeling frameworks.

    By integrating theoretical foundations with practical applications, this volume demonstrates how advanced modeling techniques support system-level optimization, design validation, and performance prediction throughout the aerospace development lifecycle.

    Intended for researchers, engineers, and graduate students, the book provides valuable insights into the latest computational strategies, simulation environments, and analytical methods that enhance decision-making and innovation in aerospace engineering. It serves as a key reference for those seeking to understand and apply integrated modeling concepts to address the challenges of modern aerospace systems.

  • 676737 Polygeneration for a Sustainable Future

    Polygeneration for a Sustainable Future: Design, Optimization, and Applications offers a comprehensive perspective on the evolving role of polygeneration systems in achieving sustainable, resilient, and low-emission energy infrastructures. This edited volume unites interdisciplinary advances in integrated energy systems—spanning electricity, heating, cooling, clean fuels, and energy storage—with practical frameworks for sustainable deployment.

    The book emphasizes system design, performance optimization, and techno-environmental evaluations, presenting lifecycle, thermoeconomic, and exergoeconomic analyses to support decision-making in engineering, policy, and industrial contexts. It highlights real-world implementations across buildings, district energy systems, and hybrid renewable networks, bridging the gap between academic research and applied solutions.

    Serving as a timely reference for engineers, researchers, and energy professionals, this volume addresses pressing challenges in decarbonization, resource efficiency, and system integration in the transition to a sustainable energy future.

  • 676746 Sustainable Energy Technologies

    Sustainable Energy Technologies- Trends and Advances presents a curated collection of recent innovations, case studies, and system-level strategies shaping the future of clean and efficient energy solutions. The book highlights emerging technologies in renewable power generation, energy conversion, hydrogen and fuel cells, energy storage, polygeneration, and low-carbon transition methods.

    Emphasizing practical implementation and performance analysis, this volume offers multidisciplinary perspectives on thermodynamic modeling, lifecycle evaluation, and integration across smart grids, industrial systems, and district-level applications. By combining technical depth with real-world relevance, it addresses the urgent need for scalable, cost-effective, and environmentally sound energy strategies in response to global sustainability targets.

  • Net-Zero Airports: Integrated Energy Solutions & Infrastructure

    This edited volume provides a practical, systems-level guide to planning and delivering net-zero energy transitions at airports. It brings together integrated solutions across electricity, heat, and fuels—covering airport microgrids, renewable integration and storage, electrification of ground operations, low-carbon heating and cooling (including heat pumps), thermal energy storage and waste-heat recovery, low-GWP refrigerants and safety, and hydrogen and Power-

    to-X pathways for airport ecosystems.

     

    The book is needed because airport decarbonization is typically addressed in isolated domains (e.g., power, HVAC, mobility, fuels, digitalization, finance, compliance). By consolidating these elements into a single, coherent infrastructure and decision-making framework, the volume helps stakeholders design technically sound and bankable projects, compare alternatives consistently (via TEA/LCA and uncertainty-aware methods), and translate net-zero targets into phased implementation roadmaps. Written for researchers and practitioners alike, it supports airport operators, energy developers, consultants, policymakers, and academics who need an actionable reference for integrated net-zero airport planning, optimization, and delivery.

  • Towards a Greener Future: Transition of Transportation Sector

    The book examines how transportation systems are being reshaped under the combined pressures of climate change, regulatory transformation, and technological disruption. Rather than offering a generic sustainability narrative, the book provides a structured and critical analysis of how different transportation modes—road, maritime, aviation, and rail—are responding to decarbonisation targets, energy transition policies, and evolving market dynamics.

    The book integrates engineering, economic, and governance perspectives to analyse low-carbon fuels, electrification pathways, digital optimisation, and infrastructure redesign, while also addressing less visible but equally critical issues such as rebound effects, transition costs, policy incoherence, and sectoral lock-ins. Particular attention is given to the gap between strategic commitments and operational realities, highlighting why many transition efforts underperform despite ambitious targets.

    This book is needed because current debates often fragment technological solutions from institutional and behavioural constraints. By systematically linking technological options with policy instruments, industry strategies, and system-level trade-offs, the book offers readers a realistic and analytically grounded understanding of what a sustainable transportation transition entails—and what it will realistically require in practice.

    Key features of the book:

    • Provides a cross-modal analysis of the transportation transition, systematically comparing road, maritime, aviation, and rail sectors rather than treating them in isolation.
    • Integrates technological pathways with economic feasibility, regulatory frameworks, and governance constraints, allowing readers to assess not only what is possible, but what is implementable.
    • Critically examines the gap between decarbonisation targets and operational outcomes, explaining why many sustainability strategies underperform in practice.
    • Addresses underexplored transition challenges such as policy misalignment, infrastructure lock-ins, rebound effects, and distributional costs across stakeholders.
    • Combines systems-level analysis with sector-specific case insights, offering a balanced perspective that is relevant to both researchers and practitioners involved in transportation transition decision-making.
    • Moves beyond solution-centric narratives by highlighting trade-offs, unintended consequences, and sequencing issues that shape the pace and direction of a greener transportation future.

  • Sustainability of Logistics in AI Era

    The book examines how artificial intelligence is reshaping logistics strategies, operational decision-making, and governance frameworks under mounting environmental, social, and regulatory pressures. Rather than offering a general overview, the book focuses on how AI is actively deployed across logistics networks to reduce emissions, reconfigure value chains, optimize asset utilization, and redesign human–machine interaction in transport, warehousing, port operations, and last-mile delivery.

    The volume brings together analytically rigorous and practice-oriented contributions that interrogate both the enabling and constraining roles of AI in sustainability transitions. It addresses concrete questions such as how algorithmic optimization alters energy use and service trade-offs, how AI-driven visibility affects supplier responsibility and ESG accountability, and how automation reshapes labor, skills, and safety in logistics-intensive industries. By integrating empirical studies, conceptual frameworks, and policy-relevant reflections, the book moves beyond techno-optimism to examine when and why AI improves sustainability outcomes and when it risks reproducing inefficiencies, lock-ins, or new forms of inequality.

    • This book is needed to bridge the persistent gap between digital transformation narratives and measurable sustainability performance in logistics. Existing works often treat AI adoption and sustainability goals as parallel developments; this volume explicitly connects them, showing how strategic design, governance choices, and institutional contexts determine their alignment. As logistics systems face increasing scrutiny from regulators, customers, and investors, Sustainability of Logistics in the AI Era provides a timely and critical reference for scholars, advanced practitioners, and policymakers seeking evidence-based insights into how AI can be harnessed responsibly to support long-term sustainability in logistics and supply chain operations.

     

    Key features of the book:

     

    • Covers all major logistics sectors in an integrated manner, including maritime shipping, ports and terminal operations, road and rail freight, air cargo, inland waterways, warehousing and distribution centers, intermodal logistics, urban and last-mile delivery, reverse logistics, and circular logistics systems.
    • Establishes a direct link between AI applications in each logistics sector and concrete sustainability outcomes, such as emissions reduction, fuel and energy optimization, resource efficiency, safety, labor conditions, and ESG performance.
    • Integrates cross-sectoral empirical evidence and sector-specific case analyses, allowing readers to compare how AI-driven sustainability dynamics differ across transport modes and logistics functions.
    • Examines sector-relevant governance, regulatory, and accountability challenges, including algorithmic decision-making in safety-critical transport, data sharing across multimodal networks, and compliance with environmental and social regulations.
    • Emphasizes strategic and organizational design choices that shape successful AI adoption across logistics sectors, highlighting coordination, interoperability, and value-chain alignment rather than isolated technological fixes.
    • Provides decision-oriented insights for researchers, senior managers, and policymakers seeking to design, regulate, and evaluate AI-enabled sustainability strategies across the full logistics ecosystem.

  • Innovative Materials in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

    The book Recent Materials in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles provides a comprehensive and up-to-date treatment of the materials technologies that enable modern UAV performance. The book discusses recent developments in structural and functional materials used across UAV airframes, propulsion systems, and energy storage components. Emphasis is placed on advanced composite systems, lightweight metallic alloys, high-performance polymers, and 3D printed materials. The book also addresses emerging material concepts, including nano-engineered and functional composites that enhance structural reliability, vibration stability, and thermal control in UAVs. In addition to providing comprehensive overviews of recent materials, the book presents selected research results and case studies showing their application in UAV systems. It serves as a valuable reference for researchers, engineers, and graduate students working on next-generation UAV technologies.

  • Smart Materials and Structures in Aerospace Engineering

    The book Smart Materials and Structures in Aerospace Engineering provides a comprehensive treatment of smart materials and smart structures specifically tailored to aerospace engineering applications. The book explores the integration of functional materials—such as piezoelectric materials, shape memory alloys, magnetostrictive materials, self-healing polymers, rheological fluids, and multifunctional composites—into aerospace structures operating under aerodynamic, thermal, and dynamic environments. It addresses the fundamental principles of smart materials and offers discussions on sensing, actuation, vibration control, morphing structures, and structural health monitoring. Emphasis is placed not only on the theoretical foundations of smart systems but also on research-driven and case study-level aerospace applications. Designed to serve both as a reference work and a graduate-level textbook, this book is intended for researchers, aerospace engineers, and advanced students seeking a unified framework for applying smart materials and structures in modern aerospace systems.

  • New Trends in Aircraft Structures

    Advances in aeronautical engineering have fundamentally transformed aircraft structural design, materials selection, and failure prevention strategies. Driven by rapid developments in materials science, manufacturing technologies, digitalization, and computational tools, modern aircraft structures are increasingly complex and demand a comprehensive understanding of both traditional and emerging failure mechanisms. New Trends in Aircraft Structures provides an integrated and up-to-date perspective on the structural integrity, durability, and reliability challenges faced by today’s aircraft and aero-engine components.

    This edited volume brings together fundamental theory, practical engineering approaches, and real-world case studies to examine critical failure modes in aircraft structures, including overloading, catastrophic fracture, fatigue, foreign object damage, wear, creep, stress corrosion cracking, and corrosion-related degradation. Particular emphasis is placed on metallic aircraft alloys and advanced materials produced using modern manufacturing routes such as additive manufacturing, addressing a significant gap in the existing literature. By combining classical failure analysis concepts with contemporary aerospace applications, the book offers readers a unified framework for understanding how structural failures originate, evolve, and can be mitigated through design, materials development, and maintenance strategies.

    New Trends in Aircraft Structures is intended for graduate students, researchers, academics, and practicing engineers working in aeronautical, aerospace, mechanical, and materials engineering. It serves as both a reference text and a teaching resource for advanced courses such as Aircraft Structures, Aerospace Materials, Failure Analysis, and Design of Aerospace Structures. By bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and industrial practice, this book provides a valuable resource for improving structural safety, extending service life, and reducing failure risk in modern air vehicles.