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- Gregoire, Pepijn (author) master thesis 2022
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Mirakhorlo, M. (author), Kluft, N. (author), Shyrokau, B. (author), Happee, R. (author)Vibration transmission is essential in the design of comfortable vehicle seats but knowledge is lacking on 3D trunk and head motion and the role of seat back and posture. We hypothesized that head motion is reduced when participants’ upper back is unsupported, as this stimulates active postural control. We developed an experimental...journal article 2022
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Yao, X. (author), He, Yufei (author), Udomboonyanupap, S. (author), Hessenberger, Norbert (author), Song, Y. (author), Vink, P. (author)Seat pressure maps are often used to evaluate comfort of the users. In this study, we explored the relationships between pressure maps and comfort/discomfort of users in aircraft seats with a focus on a new 6-division method on the pressure maps collected at the bottom of the cushions. An experiment was designed where three cushions with...journal article 2022
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Roozendaal, Tjark (author), Verwaal, M. (author), Buso, A. (author), Scharff, R.B.N. (author), Song, Y. (author), Vink, P. (author)Sitting comfort is an important factor for passengers in selecting cars, airlines, etc. This paper proposes a soft robotic module that can be integrated into the seat cushion to provide better comfort experiences to passengers. Building on rapid manufacturing technologies and a data-driven approach, the module can be controlled to sense the...journal article 2022
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Hudrali Nagendra, Nikhil (author)Conventional active seat controllers target and minimise vibration frequency bands that are uncomfortable to the passenger. These vibrations are in the form of road vibrations which are transmitted to the seat. In addition to fully compensating these vibrations, introducing certain target-induced vibrations in the seat with the help of active...master thesis 2021
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De Jonghe, Orelio (author)Short-haul flights are currently one of the most carbon-intensive modes of travel. Weight and fuel economy are closely linked. Therefore, weight reduction in the aviation industry is one of the critical factors in making commercial aviation more sustainable. This project focuses on aircraft efficiency by developing a lightweight aircraft seat...master thesis 2021
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Ping, Yayu (author)The angle of attack (AOA) of an airplane changes the direction of the gravitational force on passengers and this thereby might influence passengers’ flying experience. However, the contribution of the AOA regarding comfort/discomfort is not fully explored. In this paper, we aim to fill this knowledge gap by identifying the relationships between...master thesis 2021
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Roozendaal, Tjark (author)This report concerned the development of a soft robotic module for a seat pan, its optimization and application. The soft robotic module has an LED and photosensors for determining the distance of indentation and the passive force created by compressing the foam spring inside. An air pressure sensor is used to determine the active force created...master thesis 2021
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Anjani, S. (author)Have you ever sat in a cramped airplane? Sitting shoulder-to-shoulder with limited legroom might not be a comfortable experience while flying in an airplane. Therefore, human anthropometrics or body dimensions are important to consider when designing for interiors used by a large population. To accommodate people of all sizes, a certain minimum...doctoral thesis 2021
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Vink, P. (author), Anjani, S. (author), Percuoco, C. (author), Vos, Roelof (author), Vanacore, Amalia (author)Staggered seats might be a solution for a V-shaped aircraft (the Flying V). The cabin longitudinal axis of this airplane has a 26° angle with respect to the direction of flight. When seats are positioned in the direction of flight, they consequently have an angle to the cabin and become staggered. It is unknown whether the comfort of this...conference paper 2021
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Zieher, Thomas (author), Pfeiffer, Jan (author), van Natijne, A.L. (author), Lindenbergh, R.C. (author)Continuous landslide monitoring is a crucial task for the management of natural hazards for identifying suitable mitigation measures, including nature-based solutions. In the present study, three monitoring techniques including (i) an automated tracking total station (ATTS), (ii) multi-temporal terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) and (iii) space...conference paper 2021
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Fiorillo, Iolanda (author), Song, Y. (author), Califano, Rosaria (author), Vink, P. (author), Naddeo, Alessandro (author)Designing seats is crucial not only for health issues but also for the (dis)comfort perception. The seat pan design could be mainly influenced by two factors: pressure distribution and seat contour. For seat pan discomfort, the lower average pressure is accompanied by less discomfort. Moreover, a seat contour with a large contact area is...conference paper 2021
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Dangal, S. (author), Smulders, M. (author), Vink, P. (author)This paper investigates whether spring-foam technology in an aircraft seat-pan can reduce weight and at the same time provide equal or better comfort. Firstly, through literature studies and using an iterative design process a prototype seat-pan was designed and developed using spring-foam technology. The (dis)comfort of this seat was...journal article 2021
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Anjani, S. (author), Song, Y. (author), Vink, P. (author)BACKGROUND: Recent research indicated that an 18′′ ×30′′ aircraft seat resulted in nearly the same level of comfort as a 17′′ ×34′′ seat. However, it took less space in the floor plan. OBJECTIVES: This study explores seat layouts preferred by experts regarding different criteria. Those results of the experts are later compared to layouts...journal article 2021
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Liu, Z. (author), Rotte, T.A. (author), Anjani, S. (author), Vink, P. (author)BACKGROUND: Staggered seats are a solution for the Flying-V aircraft, where the cabin's longitudinal axis has a 26 degrees angle with respect to the direction of flight, to compensate for an otherwise oblique sitting position. However, little is known on acceptable pitches in this staggered configuration. OBJECTIVE: The goal of this research...journal article 2021
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Anjani, S. (author), Song, Y. (author), Hou, T. (author), Ruiter, I.A. (author), Vink, P. (author)The pitch and width of airline seats are crucial factors on the comfort of passengers. The aim of this study is to measure the comfort feeling of passengers regarding different widths and together with data from a previous study, to offer suggestions on the aircraft interior design. 311 participants were recruited and were asked to sit in 17...journal article 2021
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Ping, Y. (author), Yao, X. (author), Xu, J. (author), Li, Juntian (author), Song, Y. (author), Vink, P. (author)The angle of attack (AOA) of an airplane changes the direction of the gravitational force on passengers and thereby might influence passengers’ flying experience. However, the contribution of the AOA regarding comfort/discomfort is not fully explored. In this paper, we aim to fill this knowledge gap by identifying the relationships between the...conference paper 2021
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Nuñez Vicente, A. (author), Song, Y. (author), Vink, P. (author)Usually, the economy class has limited space and limited recline possibilities causing discomfort, especially on long haul flights. In this paper, a seat was developed creating more space by using thevertical space in the aircraft. The design is described and 59% preferred this seat based on visual impression, which is promising. Further...conference paper 2021
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van den Nieuwenhuijzen, Niek (author)On board of High Speed marine Craft (HSC), the crew and the passengers are exposed to high levels of Whole Body Vibrations (WBV) and large magnitude Repeated mechanical Shocks (RS) caused by the motions of the craft. The HSCs are typically 10 meters long, capable of reaching a maximum speed up to 50 knots and widely used by various maritime...master thesis 2020
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Vermaat, Bente (author)This graduation project investigates the challenges of designing a safety critical consumer product suitable for the refurbishment loop of the circular economy through a case study on child car seats. Currently when child car seats are reused or resold on the second-hand market, their safety cannot be guaranteed as it is unknown whether the...master thesis 2020