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van Arem, Koen (author)The introduction of data-based modeling in football (soccer) in the last decade has led to the creation of models that describe player performance through key performance indicators (KPIs). However, relying solely on historical and current KPI values is insufficient for scouting departments, as predicting future values could significantly...master thesis 2024
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van Bohemen, Robin (author)Plastic has many valuable properties and has become an intrinsic part of our everyday life. An approximated 400 million tonnes is produced every year, consequently, vast quantities of plastic waste find their way into the oceans. The question "Why don't we just clean it up?" led to the founding of The Ocean Cleanup by Dutch entrepreneur Boyan...master thesis 2024
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Lange, Luca (author)In the face of escalating global emissions and rising awareness of the dangers of climate change, there is a need for sustainability initiatives across all industry sectors. Within the shipping industry, this is leading to a resurgence of interest in wind-assisted propulsion systems. This research investigates the hydrodynamic design of a wind...master thesis 2024
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Zoutendijk, M. (author)The aerospace industry annually provides transport for billions of passengers along trillions of kilometers. The industry is continuously aiming to provide these services in a more efficient and sustainable way. One possibility is to consider improving airside airport operations, both current types and those expected in the near future....doctoral thesis 2024
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Fu, A. (author)Global energy trends are experiencing a significant shift characterized by a growing movement toward the integration of Distributed Renewable Energy Sources (DRES), such as wind and solar energy, into the power grid. Accelerated by technological advancements and supportive policy initiatives, this transition aims to reduce our reliance on fossil...doctoral thesis 2024
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Zou, L. (author)Communications networks such as opportunistic mobile networks, vehicle networks, and social contact networks can be represented as temporal networks, where two cars or individuals are connected at a discrete time step if they are close to each other or interact with each other at that time step. These networks facilitate the propagation of...doctoral thesis 2024
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Potijk, Emma (author)Selecting the optimal stability framework for high-rise steel buildings is a critical decision that impact both economic efficiency and sustainability. This decision is not easy since there are many stability frameworks to choose from, such as tube, concrete shear-wall, and outrigger system. Designers and clients aspire to compare multiple...master thesis 2024
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Yin, Lanke (author)This work introduces a novel training strategy for Gaussian Process (GP) models aimed at improving their predictive accuracy and uncertainty quantification capabilities over extended prediction horizons. This improvement is highly relevant for applications in model predictive control (MPC) in the autonomous driving domain. Learning-based MPC...master thesis 2024
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Krijgsman, Floris (author)Supercritical CO<sub>2</sub> (SCO<sub>2</sub>) is a promising alternative to traditional working fluids in heat pumps and power cycles due to its high density, thermal efficiency, and stability. These properties allow for the design of more compact and efficient equipment. However, accurately modeling supercritical heat transfer, especially near...master thesis 2024
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Oldenhuis, Job (author)The drilling industry faces the challenge of moving away from conventional maintenance strategies to maximise operational efficiency. This thesis introduces a holistic approach to land drilling rig Predictive Maintenance (PdM), integrating component maintenance into system-level decision-making. By taking the operations of the whole system into...master thesis 2024
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Diab Montero, H.A. (author)In this dissertation, I explore ensemble data assimilation methods to enhance our capability to forecast earthquakes and slow slip events, focusing on the critical challenge posed by limited information on the current stress state of faults. <br/>At the outset, the research acknowledges the inherent limitations in our current understanding of...doctoral thesis 2024
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Cisneros Acevedo, Daniel (author)Recent advancements in deep learning for aircraft engine fault detection have been predominantly focused on research using simulated datasets. Despite significant progress, the gap between simulated and real-world data underscores a pressing need for models that are more applicable and adaptable to the aerospace industry. This discrepancy stems...master thesis 2024
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de Pater, I.I. (author)Predictive aircraft maintenance is a maintenance strategy that aims to reduce the number of failures, the number of inspections, the number of maintenance tasks and the aircraft maintenance costs. Aircraft are equipped with health monitoring systems, where sensors continuously measure the condition of the aircraft components. In predictive...doctoral thesis 2024
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Mironov, Stas (author)A network, is defined as a collection of nodes interconnected by links. When this topology changes through time, we call it a temporal network. A specific class of networks, with only two types of nodes with no connections between one kind, is the bipartite network. An example is a telecommunications network, where nodes represent...master thesis 2024
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van Winden, Brian (author)Introduction<br/>Approximately 9 in 1000 children are born with congenital heart disease (CHD), of whom a quarter are classified as critical CHD (CCHD) and require an intervention within their first year. Monitoring these patients in the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is crucial, yet with increasing amounts of data, detecting subtle...master thesis 2024
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Raghunandan, Mithun (author)This research investigates the role of time prediction accuracy in optimizing Continuous Descent Operations (CDO) within the aviation sector, with a specific focus on assessing the additional benefits brought forth by the integration of Air-Ground Datalink technologies. Continuous Descent Operations, characterized by uninterrupted and efficient...master thesis 2024
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Verhagen, Alexandra (author)Accurate capacity planning is essential to ensure uninterrupted services and network stability through peak hours for the transport core network of KPN. This involves a trade-off between minimizing the risks of capacity shortages and costs of capacity expansions. High network loads are occurring more frequently and their magnitude is increasing....master thesis 2024
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Jongejan, Jasper (author)Governments are looking more and more to invest in renewable energy sources due to the energy transition that is currently taking place. One of the many renewable energy sources is wind energy which is increasingly positioned at sea. Wind turbines in deep parts of the ocean can be placed on floating structures which are often moored to the sea...master thesis 2024
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Weinans, Tom (author)Autonomy in traffic (e.g., autonomous vehicles) could potentially benefit mobility, safety, accessibility and sustainability. However, the realisation of these advancements is highly dependent on how effective these autonomous vehicles interact with vulnerable road users such as pedestrians. Before we can understand how pedestrians will interact...master thesis 2024
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Janssen, Floor (author)Running is one of the most practiced sports worldwide, offering numerous health benefits, but also carrying a risk of injury, mainly at the knee and ankle joints. The origin of running injuries is not fully understood. With predictive neuromusculoskeletal simulations, more insight could be gained into the biomechanical mechanisms that may lead...master thesis 2024