Use of domain knowledge to optimize the performance of an IoT-based waste collection service

Installing wireless sensors on a network of waste containers, that monitor at regular intervals their waste fill levels and transmit the data to the cloud of a waste management operator over the internet, describes the Internet of Things (IoT). With this constant stream of data, the dynamic organization of waste collection schedules is enabled...

Classification of coastal profile development in the Hoogheemraadschap Hollands Noorderkwartier area: Using advanced data analysis techniques

This thesis describes the development and the characteristics of the coastline along the Dutch coastal zone, managed by Hoogheemraadschap Hollands Noorderkwartier. The coastal zone is a rich environment with multiple stakeholders. These stakeholders use the coastal zone for a range of functions such as safety, nature, business, and recreation....

Identifying the Transit Needs of Socioeconomic Groups by Evaluating the Relationship between a Network's Supply and Demand: A Case Study of the City of Amsterdam

An inclusive and sustainable transport network allows people the opportunity to access their daily needs. When there is a discrepancy between someone’s transport needs and their supplied network, they are at the risk of experiencing transport poverty. This study looks to define the transport needs for clusters of neighbourhoods of different...