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Tjepkema, Kars (author)Introduction: Speech perception in acoustically challenging environments remains challenging for children with cochlear implants. When considering the implementation of an automatic classifier system in the classroom, it becomes crucial to assess the potential advantages against possible drawbacks.<br/>Consequently, the central question centers...master thesis 2024
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Lin, Sicong (author)The topic of this thesis project is to use the particle-tracking framework to study salt intrusion.<br/>This project was proposed by Deltares and is a small part of the SALTISolutions project, that attempts to build a digital twin model of the Rhine-Meuse Delta. From a mathematical perspective, the particle-tracking framework is inspired by the...master thesis 2024
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Wempe, Joost (author)The increasing automation in various industries has underscored a notable gap in the airline catering sector, where predominant manual transport of airline catering trolleys within facilities results in substantial costs and physical strain. This paper addresses these challenges by proposing an automated solution for the transport logistics of...master thesis 2024
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Lyu, Bofan (author)Biomechanics studies the underlying mechanisms between body movements and forces. Accurate motion data is crucial for the biomechanics. Currently, marker-based motion capture systems are often used by researchers to record motion data. Marker-based motion capture systems are not widely adopted due to its drawbacks in terms of financial and time...master thesis 2023
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Schuttenbeld, Maarten (author)This thesis investigates the estimation of option-implied probability density functions for inflation using inflation options, focusing not only on the expected value but the whole distribution. The aim is to identify the most effective method for measuring the market expectation of future inflation. The research explores both parametric and non...master thesis 2023
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Evertsen, Fleur (author)Spatial disorientation (SD) is one of the main causes of incidents and accidents in aviation. While most studies have investigated the effect of SD on the control task, we tested the effect of SD on cognitive performance in an operationally representative environment.<br/>Thirteen Dutch military helicopter pilots flew scenarios with six...master thesis 2023
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Ernste, Daniël (author)In this study, the relationship between water quality and agriculture in the upstream region of the Brantas catchment has been investigated, with a focus on Electric Conductivity (EC), Dissolved Oxygen (DO), pH, nitrate, Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD), phosphate and ammonia concentrations. The EC concentrations ranged from 120 to 570 μS/cm, the...master thesis 2023
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Wingelaar, Sander (author)This research addresses the critical issue of the poor implementation of sanitation and its effect on community and environmental health in the Global South. To overcome the social, cultural, technical, and financial complexities underlying poor sanitation, the participation of local community members in sanitation planning processes is deemed...master thesis 2023
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Pekuss, Raitis (author)Cement production is responsible for 8% of the anthropogenic CO2 emissions [1]. Reducing this share will be a strenuous task as the global population and urbanization rates are increasing and, therefore, the need for concrete will remain high [2], [3]. Simultaneously, despite the alarming statistic, a vast majority of demolished concrete...master thesis 2023
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van Zwienen, Benjamin (author)In the literature, neural network compression can significantly reduce the number of floating-point operations (FLOPs) of a neural network with limited accuracy loss. At the same time, it is common to manually design smaller networks instead of using modern compression techniques. This thesis will compare the two approaches for the object...master thesis 2023
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Middeldorp, Femke (author), Rijna, Coen (author), Nooy van der Kolff, Jip (author), Vos, Rosita (author), Kluft, Lisanne (author)This design report presents the outcomes of a multidisciplinary project undertaken by a team with diverse backgrounds in civil engineering. The project focuses on a preliminary design for a new marina in San Antonio Este, Argentina, with the purpose of serving as a recreational spot and a terminal for a nautical connection to San Antonio Oeste....student report 2023
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Joseph, Sam (author)In 1987, Brundtland coined the term "sustainable development" to tackle the worldwide issue of environmental deterioration. Subsequent to that, swift progressions in science and technology have resulted in climate change, characterized by a rapid increase in global temperatures. The primary objective of the Paris Climate agreement is to limit...master thesis 2023
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Minderman, Björn (author)In the last decades our usage of the Radio Frequency (RF) spectrum has intensified a lot due to the increasing number of mobile devices. The spectrum is getting crowded and new communication alternatives might become necessary in the future. One such alternative is Visible Light Communication (VLC),which uses the visible light spectrum instead...master thesis 2023
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Ampatzis, Vasilis (author)The electricity generation from wind has seen significant growth over the past two decades with a compound annual growth rate of over 21%, and this trend is projected to continue, aligning with the goals of the European Green Deal. In the context of offshore wind turbines, operational and maintenance costs can account for up to 30% of the total...master thesis 2023
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Manikandan, Rakshith (author)Fibre-reinforced laminated composites are constructed layer-by-layer, allowing their material properties to be easily tailored relative to their isotropic counterparts (metallic alloys). Moreover, a composite structure with variable stiffness (VS) can be made by spatially tailoring stiffness across a laminate. This permits better load...master thesis 2023
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Al Ka'abi, Marwa (author)This research aims to investigate how we can facilitate the digital transition into the metaverse at the scale of Rotterdam, through architecture and technology by <br/>understanding the gaps in metaverse enabling technologies and the infrastructure<br/>required to power the metaverse and its creation process.master thesis 2023
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Epema, Jelle (author)This study examines the validity of constant failure rates in the reliability assessment of storm surge barriers, with a focus on the Stormvloedkering Oosterschelde (SVKO). Analysing a dataset of 1,501 malfunctions, including 87 critical incidents over six years, we employ Exponential and Weibull statistical models to assess failure rates. The...master thesis 2023
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Lee, Michael (author)Summary<br/><br/>Numerous ancient historical constructions worldwide depend primarily on an extensive array of wooden foundation piles, as they are subject to loading conditions governed by the superstructure above. Wooden foundations transfer loads through a combination of compression and lateral resistance. The inherent strength of wood...master thesis 2023
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Albers, Thomas (author)Some of the sediment which is eroded from the Dutch coast ends up in the Wadden Sea. Because of this the morphological development of the Wadden Sea is important, not only for the Wadden Sea itself but also for the maintenance programs of the adjacent coastlines. This is one of the reasons that the morphological development of the Wadden Sea is...master thesis 2023
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Hoebus, Laura (author)In cold regions, the formation and accumulation of ice can cause safety hazards and impede proper operation of equipment. By example, ice accumulation on aircraft wings can increase drag, increase weight, reduce upward force and decrease aircraft speed. <br/><br/>For these reasons, proper anti- or de-icing techniques need to be developed. These...master thesis 2023