Science and Technology: Developments and Applications Vol. 7

This book covers key areas of science and technology. The contributions by the authors include wireless communication technologies, gas attenuation, microwave propagation, Astra 2E/2F/2G satellite link, hydrated bentonite plugs, bentonite pellets, displacement fluids, pellet hydration, remotely operated vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicle, non-destructive testing, aerial thermography, aquatic drones, DevOps environment, continuous testing, agile transformation, software quality assurance, property and casualty insurance sector, shift-left testing approach, agentic artificial intelligence, cybersecurity defense, distributed defense systems, adaptive security, digital banking technologies, economic empowerment, cybersecurity standards, technological advancements, knowledge society, smart classroom, online tutoring, diverse learners, Poole-Frenkel emission, metal/oxide/semiconductor, charge carrier transport mechanisms, vertical optimization method, pilotage services, acoustic doppler current profiler, liquefied natural gas, wave characteristics, pilot boarding safety, wave conditions. This book contains various materials suitable for students, researchers, and academicians in the fields of science and technology.