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Sárkány, Ákos (author)In this paper, we discuss our novel approach to support mixed-direction shunting in the planning domain for tree-like shunting yards. We explain how we used numeric fluents to improve an existing PDDL domain to support such actions. We elaborate on the underlying conceptual model of our domain and argue how does it accurately represent<br/...bachelor thesis 2023
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van Geest, Jurrian (author)Planning rolling stock maintenance based on prognostic data (Condition Based Maintenance, CBM) is a trend since the ideal timing for maintenance before failure can be planned. With the use of prognostics, a failure can be predicted so Corrective Maintenance (CM) can be avoided. Traditional rolling stock decision-making for Preventive Maintenance...master thesis 2023
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Andonov, Bozhidar (author)When not in use, trains are stored at shunting yards, where they may need servicing. Planning for where the rolling stock should be parked during its stay at the yard is known as the Train Unit Shunting Problem (TUSP) and it is NP-hard. Algorithmic planners can assist with this computationally difficult task by providing a sequence of actions to...bachelor thesis 2023
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Newton, C.E.L. (author)At the dawn of International Women’s Day, I want to highlight the importance of feminist solidarity and the need to amplify the voices of these women who have been at the forefront of local organisations and planning in their communities. Too often, these women have been overlooked in the writing of (planning and design) history. By celebrating...report 2023
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Baker, Hannah (author), Moncaster, Alice (author), Wilkinson, Sara (author), Remøy, H.T. (author)Current adaptation theory tends to consider individual buildings or the city level, which cannot address decisions related to masterplan developments on large brownfield sites. This paper investigates the drivers for building demolition or retention and adaptation decisions at the masterplan scale. Expert interviews and three case studies are...journal article 2023
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Neustroev, G. (author)Sequential decision-making under uncertainty is an important branch of artificial intelligence research with a plethora of real-life applications. In this thesis, we generalize two fundamental properties of the decision-making process. First, we show that the theory on planning methods for finite spaces can be extended to infinite but countable...doctoral thesis 2022
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van Veen, Nils (author)In the field of cooperative AI, an environment is created called Overcooked AI based on the popular Overcooked game. Originally the environment is used to study deep reinforcement learning, on the other hand it also allows for cooperative planning methods of which the paper will focus on. These methods include coupled based planning with...bachelor thesis 2022
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Moerland, Thomas M. (author), Broekens, D.J. (author), Plaat, Aske (author), Jonker, C.M. (author)Sequential decision making, commonly formalized as optimization of a Markov Decision Process, is a key challenge in artificial intelligence. Two successful approaches to MDP optimization are reinforcement learning and planning, which both largely have their own research communities. However, if both research fields solve the same problem,...journal article 2022
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Zonneveld, W.A.M. (author)There is an abundant use of visualisation in spatial planning. This chapter is particularly concerned about planning on the regional level and beyond. On these higher levels of scales maps form the dominant visualisation mode. To fully comprehend and evaluate the content of these maps this chapter first discusses a set of theoretical concepts...book chapter 2022
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Moradi Sepahvand, M. (author), Amraee, Turaj (author), Aminifar, Farrokh (author), Akbari, Amirhossein (author)Integration of smart grid technologies in distribution systems, particularly behind-the-meter initiatives, has a direct impact on transmission network planning. This paper develops a coordinated expansion planning of transmission and active distribution systems via a stochastic multistage mathematical programming model. In the transmission level...journal article 2022
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Jafino, B.A. (author), Kwakkel, J.H. (author), Taebi, B. (author)Models for supporting climate adaptation and mitigation planning, mostly in the form of Integrated Assessment Models, are poorly equipped for aiding questions related to fairness of adaptation and mitigation strategies, because they often disregard distributional outcomes. When evaluating policies using such models, the costs and benefits are...review 2021
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Ajanovic, Zlatan (author), Klomp, Matthijs (author), Lacevic, Bakir (author), Shyrokau, B. (author), Pretto, Paolo (author), Islam, Hassaan (author), Stettinger, Georg (author), Horn, Martin (author)Closed-loop validation of autonomous vehicles is an open problem, significantly influencing development and adoption of this technology. The main contribution of this paper is a novel approach to reproducible, scenario-based validation that decouples the problem into several sub-problems, while avoiding to brake the crucial couplings. First,...conference paper 2020
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Peyghami, S. (author), Palensky, P. (author), Fotuhi-Firuzabad, Mahmoud (author), Blaabjerg, Frede (author)Power electronic converters will serve as the fundamental components of modern power systems. However, they may suffer from poorer reliability if not properly designed, consequently affecting the overall performance of power systems. Accordingly, the converter reliability should be taken into account in design and planning of Power Electronic...journal article 2020
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Chagas Cavalcanti, A.R. (author)This doctoral thesis mainly consists of a series of journal publications written by the author between 2015 and 2019. The doctoral thesis presents the results of ten years of research on informal settlements, with particular reference to Brazilian favelas. The research aimed to understand the social dynamics of the production of space in these...doctoral thesis 2019
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Hooimeijer, F.L. (author), van Campenhout, Ignace (author)Although severely altered, the urban subsurface is the base of the natural system, and is crucial for a stable, green, healthy, and liveable city. It is also the technical space, the engine room of the city where vital functions such as water, electricity, sewers, and drainage are located. This hybrid state needs to be recognized when designing...journal article 2019
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Zhu, P. (author), Hein, C.M. (author)The Chinese government is heavily investing in trade-related infrastructure with its One Belt One Road Initiative (OBOR), a proposal to build a new Silk Road or network of trade routes. This infrastructure-driven innovation will have a large economic, spatial and environmental impact on China; it is also likely to transform entire regions...journal article 2019
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van den Heuvel, Bram (author)The logistics industry is being modernized using information technology and robots. This change encompasses a new set of challenges in warehouses. Recently, some companies have started using robot fleets to sort products and parcels. This thesis studies those systems, and researches the combinatorial problems that arise within them. Three main...bachelor thesis 2018
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Noordhoek Hegt, Pieter Bas (author)The growing pressure on tank storage terminals is pushing the terminals to find ways to accommodate more vessels by increasing the efficiency of the vessel handling process. This research looks at the possibility of implementing forward planning at such a terminal by simulating multiple strategies and testing the impact on the seaside...master thesis 2018
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Korthals Altes, W.K. (author), Kleinhans, R.J. (author), Meijers, E.J. (author)Both harmony and conflict may occur between local and more distant communities regarding artefactsof cultural heritage. Incoming tourism, which is attracted by cultural heritage, may provide jobs and othermeans of income to local residents. However, incoming tourists may also trigger or accelerate a process ofgentrification in which local...journal article 2018
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Neuman, Michael (author), Zonneveld, W.A.M. (author)Regional design, long a backbone for spatial planning, even if under other names, has become topical again for two reasons – as a key strategy and as a key tool in spatial management. This is due to several reasons. New conditions of urbanization that result from the convergence of several factors highlight the need for spatial strategy...journal article 2018