Developing a database for the LADM-IndoorGML model

This paper presents the development of database for the conceptual model of LADM-IndoorGML. The aim of this work is to investigate all issues that related to generating the database and visualizing the content of the database. Based on the result of the transformation from conceptual model to the technical model that has been proposed by ...

Deriving the Technical Model for the Indoor Navigation Prototype based on the Integration of IndoorGML and LADM Conceptual Model

This paper shows the conversion of LADM-IndoorGML conceptual model to technical model. The aim of this research is assessing the conceptual model and discovering the possibilities and the shortcomings of the conceptual model via the conversion to technical model. There are three steps to convert the conceptual model: Prepare the LADM-IndoorGML...

Towards a risk model for the Northern Baltic maritime winter navigation system

The implementation of the Finnish-Swedish winter navigation system has managed to increase the safe passage of merchant vessels in the Baltic Sea. However, there will always be risk associated with Baltic Sea winter navigation. Based upon IMO’s Formal Safety Assessment; steps zero through two, this report will aim to provide a system description...

Space-Use Interactions Described Through Computer Vision

This paper examines analytical procedures aimed at the study of the functional condition of architectural artefacts and, as a result, the promotion of a better understanding of the connections established with spatial conditions. The goal is to contribute to the development of techniques based on computer vision of mobility and users’...

Innovative Concepts in Navigation Lock Design and Gate Contact Aspects

This paper presents the new report n°106 of PIANC InCom WG29 on Innovations in Navigation Lock Design, published by PIANC in August 2009, as well as some additional contributions on lock gates (gate contact technology). The paper highlights the main objectives and issues of his PIANC report with a specific emphasis on gates and specifically on...

Climate change and inland shipping

Although much attention is given to the consequences of climate change with respect to melting icecaps, starving polar bears, sea level rise and inadequate storm defense systems, there may be severe consequences for inland shipping too. Not only because of more frequent occurrence and longer durations of closed storm surge barriers, which may...

Estuary Traffic: An Alternative Hinterland Connection for Coastal Ports

In 2007, the Belgian Federal Authorities issued a Royal Decree concerning “inland vessels that can also be utilised for non-international sea voyages”, allowing inland vessels to operate in coastal areas between the Belgian coastal harbours and the Belgian inland waterway network via the Western Scheldt, provided that – among other requirements ...