Localization is a crucial skill in mobile robotics because the robot needs to make reasonable navigation decisions to complete its mission. Many approaches exist to implement localization, but artificial intelligence can be an interesting alternative to traditional localization techniques based on model …

This graduation project was conducted for Thales Nederland B.V., Hengelo. The primary goal of this graduation assignment was to explore and research whether or not gaming devices could be used to increase usability while performing various combat operations within TACTICOS (a Combat Management System …

In light of recent developments of the onboard ballast water treatment, WMR has developed a new protocol for the assessment of ecotoxicological effects and aims to use it as a standardised test. This study looks into the validation of this short-chronic ELS fish toxicity test, by use of the embryonic …

Het bedrijf Smit Lamnalco levert maatwerk van onder andere sleepwerkzaamheden, onderhoud en reparaties van olie en gas terminals en FSO en FPSO escorting services. Hiervan is Smit Lamnalco de voornaamste leverancier en doet dit al vele jaren. De afgelopen twee jaar heeft de afdeling Group Fleet Technology …

To better control the growing process of horticulture plants greenhouse growers need an automated way to efficiently and effectively find where diseases are spreading. The HiPerGreen project has done research in using an autonomous quadcopter for this scouting. In order for the quadcopter to be able …

To better control the growing process of horticulture plants greenhouse growers need an automated way to efficiently and effectively find where diseases are spreading.The HiPerGreen project has done research in using an autonomous quadcopter for this scouting. In order for the quadcopter to be able …

The amount of safety related knowledge that the crewmembers of SPV Royal Clipper have, is questioned. More than it should be, crewmembers are unable to answer the basic questions about safety. This is basic knowledge, that should be known from the moment the crewmember have concluded the familiarization …

Het onderzoek dat u gaat lezen gaat over het thema onboarden en inwerken bij het VU medisch centrum (VUmc). Dit onderzoek is uitgevoerd omdat de afdeling Personeel & Organisatie (P&O) in kaart wil brengen hoe het onboard- en inwerkbeleid van het VUmc kan aansluiten op de behoefte van de medewerkers en …

This document has been prepared to advise vessel owners and charterers about the fuel sulphur reduction options and implications regarding to the introduction of 0.10% m/m sulphur distillate in the ECA's from 1 January 2015. There are also general sections to provide information on legislation and information …

Locally produced methane, - either as biomethane or power-to-gas product, has to be stored to provide a reliable gas source for the fluctuating demand of any local gas distribution network. Additionally, methane is a prominent transportation fuel but its suitability for vehicular application depends …