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Martjanova, Veronika (author)To verify the aircraft position provided by Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B)<br/>transponders, multilateration (MLAT) technique incorporates time difference of arrival (TDOA) measurements at multiple ground-based receivers to estimate the corresponding distances between those and the aircraft. This approach requires precise...master thesis 2024
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Jansen, Hidde (author)Reinforcement Learning applied to flight control has shown to have several benefits over classical, linear flight controllers, as it eliminates the need for gain scheduling and it could provide fault-tolerance. The application to civil aviation in practice, however, is non-existent as there are multiple safety concerns. This research...master thesis 2024
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van Leeuwen, Hugo (author)Steel manufacturing is a carbon intensive process, that is responsible for approximately 7% of the total global CO2 emissions. Therefore, TATA Steel IJmuiden aims to lower its carbon emissions. One way to bring down emissions, is to replace the existing blast furnace (BF) CO reduction process with the H2-based direct reduction of iron ore (DRI)....master thesis 2024
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van der Laan, Femke (author)This research explores the possibilities of combining additive manufacturing and weaving of textiles to create a novel textile-form. In recent years, additive manufacturing has revolutionized manufacturing processes by enabling the creation of complex three dimensional geometries with precision. Conversely, weaving, a traditional method of...master thesis 2024
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Kamphuis, Nikki (author)The Dutch healthcare sector wrestles with rising costs, staff shortages, and increased demand due to healthcare centralization. This, coupled with worsening traffic congestion, underscores the need for efficient solutions like drone-based medical transport. This paper addresses the need for effective fleet management strategies tailored to the...master thesis 2024
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de Bie, Melissa (author)Introduction<br/>Patient-ventilator asynchrony (PVA) poses a significant challenge in the management of mechanically ventilated patients, contributing to adverse clinical outcomes. Current methods of detecting PVA rely on visual assessment by clinicians, leading to subjectivity and inconsistency. Therefore, there is a need for automated...master thesis 2024
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Poggione Garcia, A. (author), van der Meer, Brenda (author), van der Meer, Harma (author), Bange, Rein (author), Klootwijk, R. (author)The emission of CO2 is a significant contributor to global warming, with the mobility sector being a major source. The EU has set a goal to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, requiring substantial CO2 reduction efforts, particularly in densely populated regions like the Rhine-Delta (RDR). This region’s extensive mobility network, serving both...student report 2024
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Vignisson, Snorri (author)This thesis investigates the integration of Large Language Models (LLMs) within large organizations operating in low resource language (LRL) regions, with a particular focus on Íslandsbanki, one of the prominent banks in Iceland currently grappling with the adoption of LLM technology. The research aims to understand the frameworks governing LLM...master thesis 2024
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Blom, Sjoerd (author)The Dutch energy landscape is becoming more complex due to various interacting factors and uncertainties, creating what are known as "wicked problems" that demand collaborative solutions. This study addresses knowledge gaps by developing a collaborative guide for fostering effective Multi-Stakeholder Collaborations (MSCs) that can endure over...master thesis 2024
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Yang, Yue (author)The rise of urban digital twins emphasises the critical role of representing real-world environments for decision-making and collaboration among stakeholders. This leads to an expectation of effective management and visualisation of large-scale urban data models. 3D Tiles is an open specification designed for streaming and rendering massive...master thesis 2024
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de Vries, Barbara (author)Reliable assembly methods are needed to translate new endoscopic probes from the research phase to clinical testing. Design variation complicates standardized assembly and leads to a lengthy process creating inaccurate prototypes, preventing repeatable research. This thesis proposes a strategy for selecting the most effective assembly method by...master thesis 2024
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Koronaios, Panagiotis (author)This study investigates the development and application of meta-models for crashworthiness assessment of helicopter structures and components. It aims to address the challenges associated with scarcity of data from computationally expensive simulations and experimental drop-tests, and enable the use of surrogates in a crashworthiness...master thesis 2024
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Groskamp, Jordan (author)The fashion industry is facing complex environmental challenges, and a need for change is prevalent for the industry to move towards circular economies. 3D weaving emerges as an innovative approach to garment design and production, allowing for novel processes that capture the opportunities missed by current linear systems. 3D weaving of...master thesis 2024
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de Klerk, Tim (author)Aalberts Hydronic Flow Control has set the target to reduce their packaging material by 20% in weight by 2025. In this thesis will be looked into, and recommended on this target. In addition to this, the assignment has been established to develop a concept to reduce packaging waste for Aalberts through research on sustainable packaging,...master thesis 2024
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Smit, Heleen (author)Current societal and construction challenges, combined with limited time and the scarcity of people and resources, require solutions in the construction industry. This research focuses on repetitive tasks and contributes to that. Furthermore, this research is necessary because the literature on repetitive tasks is limited and needs to be...master thesis 2024
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Pacifico, Antonio (author)As photovoltaic (PV) technology enters the terawatt era, reliability, sustainability, and circularity in the solar industry can no longer be optional considerations for manufacturing solar modules. Despite two decades of intense solar manufacturing, the PV industry still predominantly operates within a linear economic structure, characterized by...master thesis 2024
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Godeke, Tijmen (author)This thesis aims to contribute to the policy debate on the complexity of passenger rail markets and to provide recommendations for the Dutch market. An extensive literature review has been conducted to identify the policy issues that must be discussed when dealing with passenger rail markets. These issues are structured in a theoretical...master thesis 2024
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Kolk, Iris (author)This study develops a decision method for the implementation and assessment of standardisation in order to improve the Replacement & Renovation process of hydraulic structures. Possible improvements in the Replacement & Renovation process and the implementation of standardisation were identified by conducting semi-structured interviews....master thesis 2024
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Nijkamp, Nienke (author)Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into software systems has significantly enhanced their capabilities while escalating energy demands. Ensemble learning, combining predictions from multiple models to form a single prediction, intensifies this problem due to cumulative energy consumption. <br/><br/>This paper presents a novel approach to...master thesis 2024
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van der Voorn, Jesper (author)On Saba, an island located in the Caribbean, a new harbour will be constructed. To protect coral reefs in the vicinity from light attenuation and sedimentation, it is important to monitor and predict the turbidity stresses caused by the dredging operation. In the early stages of such projects involving dredging operations, a common approach is...master thesis 2024