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The Virtual Storyteller: story generation by simulation [PDF]

, 2008
The Virtual Storyteller is a multi-agent framework that generates stories based on a concept called emergent narrative. In this paper, we describe the motivation and approach of the Virtual Storyteller, and give an overview of the computational processes
Swartjes, Ivo, Theune, Mariët
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Research and Implementation of Global Path Planning for Unmanned Surface Vehicle Based on Electronic Chart

, 2017
Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) is a new type of intelligent surface craft, and global path planning is the key technology of USV research, which can reflect the intelligent level of USV.
Li, Baoan, Liang, Xu, Wang, Yanlong, Yu, Xuemin   +3 more
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Efficient collaborative collision avoidance algorithm considering COLREGs in complex multi-ship encounter scenarios

Applied Ocean Research
In recent years, the issue of autonomous ship collision avoidance has attracted widespread attention. Although various automatic collision avoidance algorithms have been proposed, the development of decision-making systems for collision avoidance in ...
Zhanshuo Zhang, Hengchao Zhao, Jiawei Wang, Hongbo Wang   +3 more
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Analysis of assessment tools of Engineering degrees [PDF]

, 2014
This work presents an analysis of the assessment tools used by professors at the Universitat Politécnica de Catalunya to assess the generic competencies introduced in the Bachelor’s Degrees in Engineering.
Amante García, Beatriz, Cadenato Matia, Ana María, Farrerons Vidal, Óscar, Martínez Martínez, María del Rosario, Olmedo Torre, Noelia   +4 more
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Ocean processes at the Antarctic continental slope [PDF]

, 2014
The Antarctic continental shelves and slopes occupy relatively small areas, but, nevertheless, are important for global climate, biogeochemical cycling and ecosystem functioning.
Creed, Elizabeth, Fielding, Sophie, Guihen, Damien, Heuzé, Céline, Heywood, Karen J., Jickells, Timothy D., Kaiser, Jan, Lee, Craig M., Queste, Bastien Y., Ridley, Jeff K., Schmidtko, Sunke, Smith, Walker, Stevens, David P., Thompson, Andrew F., Wadley, Martin   +14 more
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Design and challenges of an autonomous ship alarm monitoring system for enhanced maritime safety

Informatyka, Automatyka, Pomiary w Gospodarce i Ochronie Środowiska
Maritime transportation holds the largest share of global trade, but the rising operational costs - particularly those associated with human resources - pose significant challenges to the industry.
Oumaima Bouanani, Sara Sandabad, Abdelmoula Ait Allal, Moulay El Houssine Ech-Chhibat   +3 more
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Advancing Climate Change Research and Hydrocarbon Leak Detection : by Combining Dissolved Carbon Dioxide and Methane Measurements with ADCP Data [PDF]

, 2013
With the emergence of largescale, comprehensive environmental monitoring projects, there is an increased need to combine state-of-the art technologies to address complicated problems such as ocean acidifi cation and hydrocarbon leak ...
Devine, Paul, Fietzek, Peer
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The Mediating Role of Corporate Entrepreneurship in the Organizational Support–Performance Relationship: An Empirical Examination [PDF]

Corporate entrepreneurship has been recognized as an important element in organizational performance. Organizational support in terms of training and trusting individuals within the firm to detect opportunities and in terms of resource availability has ...
Bostjan Antoncic, Otmar Zorn
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Improved Model Predictive Control Algorithm for the Path Tracking Control of Ship Autonomous Berthing

Journal of Marine Science and Engineering
To address the issues of path tracking accuracy and control stability in autonomous ship berthing, an improved algorithm combining nonlinear model predictive control (NMPC) and convolutional neural networks (CNNs) is proposed in this paper.
Chunyu Song, Xiaomin Guo, Jianghua Sui
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To Teach Modal Logic: An Opinionated Survey [PDF]

, 2015
I aim to promote an alternative agenda for teaching modal logic chiefly inspired by the relationships between modal logic and philosophy. The guiding idea for this proposal is a reappraisal of the interest of modal logic in philosophy, which do not stem ...
Urtubey, Luis
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