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Atmaca, D. (author), Pontani, Mauro (author)This research describes a near-optimal feedback guidance, based on nonlinear orbit control, for low-thrust Earth orbit transfers. Lyapunov stability theory leads to proving that although several equilibria exist, only the desired operational conditions are associated with a stable equilibrium. This ensures quasi-global asymptotic convergence...journal article 2024
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van Dijk, M.P. (author), Hoozemans, Marco J.M. (author), Berger, M.A.M. (author), Veeger, H.E.J. (author)In wheelchair sports, there is an increasing need to monitor mechanical power in the field. When rolling resistance is known, inertial measurement units (IMUs) can be used to determine mechanical power. However, upper body (i.e., trunk) motion affects the mass distribution between the small front and large rear wheels, thus affecting rolling...journal article 2024
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Kapetanović, M. (author), Nunez, Alfredo (author), van Oort, N. (author), Goverde, R.M.P. (author)This paper presents a method for estimating Well-to-Wheel (WTW) energy use and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions attributed to the advanced railway propulsion systems implemented in conjunction with different energy carriers and their production pathways. The analysis encompasses diesel-electric multiple unit vehicles converted to their hybrid...journal article 2024
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van Dijk, M.P. (author), Hoozemans, Marco J.M. (author), Berger, M.A.M. (author), Veeger, H.E.J. (author)An important performance determinant in wheelchair sports is the power exchanged between the athlete-wheelchair combination and the environment, in short, mechanical power. Inertial measurement units (IMUs) might be used to estimate the exchanged mechanical power during wheelchair sports practice. However, to validly apply IMUs for mechanical...journal article 2024
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Giordano, A. (author), Cervone, A. (author)Interplanetary CubeSat missions are currently becoming more popular, with a significant number of recently planned missions. The context of this paper is a Mars mission, starting from a parking orbit around Earth: the adoption of a chemical propulsion system for the Earth-Mars transfer phase is investigated, considering the recent...journal article 2023
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Odendaal, Kirsten (author), Alkemade, Aaron (author), Kana, A.A. (author)The adverse human contribution to global climate change has forced the yachting industry to acknowledge the need to reduce its environmental impact due to the client's increasing pressure and potential future regulations to limit the ecological effects. Unfortunately, current real-world data presents a significant disparity between predicted...journal article 2023
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Souflis-Rigas, A.S.R. (author), Pruyn, J.F.J. (author), Kana, A.A. (author)The adoption of alternative energy carriers is one of the key ways to meet the increasingly stricter emission regulations faced by shipping vessels from the international maritime organisation (IMO) and European Commission. To support this objective, this study examines the challenges and uncertainties associated with implementing a methanol...conference paper 2023
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de Vries, W.H.K. (author), van der Slikke, R.M.A. (author), van Dijk, M.P. (author), Arnet, Ursina (author)Daily wheelchair ambulation is seen as a risk factor for shoulder problems, which are prevalent in manual wheelchair users. To examine the long-term effect of shoulder load from daily wheelchair ambulation on shoulder problems, quantification is required in real-life settings. In this study, we describe and validate a comprehensive and...journal article 2023
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Geertsma, R.D. (author)Editorial Special Issue: Naval Engineering and Ship Control IIcontribution to periodical 2023
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Latorre, Alejandro (author), Soeiro, Thiago B. (author), Geertsma, R.D. (author), Coraddu, A. (author), Polinder, H. (author)This article gives an overview of challenges in primary distribution, protections, and power scalability for shipboard dc systems. Given that dc technology is in development, several aspects of shipboard systems have not yet been sufficiently devised to ensure the protection and efficiency demanded. Several issues in dc systems arise from the...journal article 2023
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Vasilikis, N. (author), Geertsma, R.D. (author), Coraddu, A. (author)Maritime industry has set ambitious goals to drastically reduce its greenhouse gas emissions through stipulating and enforcing a number of energy assessment measures. Unfortunately, measures like the EEDI, EEXI, SEEMP and CII do not account for the operational and environmental uncertainty of operations at sea, even though they do provide a...journal article 2023
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Cervone, A. (author)This chapter discusses the current status of chemical and cold gas micro-propulsion systems for small satellites, with a particular focus on CubeSats. Initially, a short historical background is presented, focusing specifically on the precursor cold gas systems developed and demonstrated on small spacecraft in the decade 2000-10. A brief...book chapter 2023
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Piaggio, Benedetto (author), Garofano, V. (author), Donnarumma, Silvia (author), Alessandri, Angelo (author), Negenborn, R.R. (author), Martelli, Michele (author)A novel follow-the-leader approach for azimuth-driven vessels is devised and experimentally tested in a model-scale outdoor scenario. The vessels are equipped with global navigation satellite and inertial navigation systems. A line-of-sight algorithm ensures the yaw-check ability of the follower vessel along the leader's path, while a speed...journal article 2023
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van Arnhem, N. (author)It is envisioned that the future generations of regional and short to medium-range aircraft employ a high level of propeller integration to achieve low-emission flight. The objectives of unconventional propeller installations include the enhancement of the airframe aerodynamic efficiency, increasing the propeller efficiency, improving cabin...doctoral thesis 2022
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de Vries, R. (author)Recent developments in the field of hybrid-electric propulsion (HEP) have opened the door to a wide range of novel aircraft configurations with improved energy efficiency. These electrically-driven powertrains enable “distributed propulsion” configurations, in which the aerodynamic interaction between the propulsive devices and the airframe is...doctoral thesis 2022
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Vasilikis, N. (author), Geertsma, R.D. (author), Visser, K. (author)Ship designers hardly ever receive feedback from the actual operation of their designs apart from sea acceptance trials. Similarly, crews operating the vessels do not receive a clear picture of the energy performance and environmental footprint of different options. This paper proposes a methodology based on operational data from continuous...journal article 2022
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Hoogreef, M.F.M. (author), Soikkeli, Johannes S.E. (author)Differential thrust can be used for directional control on distributed electric propulsion aircraft. This paper presents an assessment of flight dynamics and control under engine inoperative conditions at minimum control speed for a typical distributed propulsion aircraft employing differential thrust. A methodology consisting of an...journal article 2022
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de Vos, P. (author), Somers, L.M.T. (author), Tinga, T. (author), Foekema, E.M. (author), van der Zwaan, B. (author), Negenborn, R.R. (author)Several news items and short movies have appeared online recently, announcing that the AmmoniaDrive Consortium was awarded a prestigious NWO Perspectief grant. But what is the AmmoniaDrive research project? How does it contribute to combatting shipping-induced climate change? Who are in the consortium and why? And finally, what research...journal article 2022
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Kougiatsos, N. (author), Negenborn, R.R. (author), Reppa, V. (author)Nowadays, marine vessels constitute safety-critical assets facilitating the transport of millions of passengers and tons of cargo worldwide. As such, they require a large number of heterogeneous sensors dispersed in the various on-board machinery for operational and condition monitoring of their vital systems, such as the propulsion system....journal article 2022
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de Vos, P. (author), de van der Schueren, T.A.R. (author), Los, S. (author), Visser, K. (author)In this paper a Concept Exploration Tool (CET) for naval ship power plants is presented. The ideas behind the CET are introduced as well as the inner workings of the tool. Objective functions for different relevant design criteria (energy efficiency, emissions, signatures, etc.) are shortly discussed, after which the results for a Frigate case...journal article 2022