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Approximated Computation of Belief Functions for Robust Design Optimization [PDF]

, 2012
This paper presents some ideas to reduce the computational cost of evidence-based robust design optimization. Evidence Theory crystallizes both the aleatory and epistemic uncertainties in the design parameters, providing two quantitative measures, Belief
A., Agarwal H., Croisard N., Denoeux T., Helton J. C., Helton J. C., Larson J., Mourela Z. P., Patel Mukund, Vasile M., Vasile M.   +10 more
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Discomfort glare perception in daylighting: influencing factors

Energy Procedia, 2017
The mechanism behind the discomfort glare phenomenon, the kind of glare provoking an irritating or distracting effect, is not well understood. Since some of the factors influencing this phenomenon are still unknown, no current indices can properly explain the high variability existing between individuals' discomfort glare perception.
Pierson, Clotilde, Wienold, Jan, Bodart, Magali, CISBAT 2017 International Conference   +3 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Photocatalytic Water Splitting on the Lunar Surface: Prospects for In Situ Resource Utilization

Advanced Materials Interfaces, EarlyView.
Water has been found in craters on the moon nearby locations which are illuminated >80% of the time. Photocatalysis uses energy from sunlight to drive chemical reactions such as water splitting to produce oxygen and hydrogen. It is a scalable technology that requires lighter equipment and utilizes resources available on the moon. ABSTRACT The discovery
Ranjani Kalyan, Thomas D. Small, Gregory F. Metha, Mahmoud Adel Hamza, Thomas J. O'Dea, Yideng Shen, Cameron J. Shearer   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Investigations for Ergonomic Presentation of AIS Symbols for ECDIS [PDF]

, 2004
Empirical investigations were carried out in a research project for the German Federal Ministry of Transport, Building, and Housing to evaluate the presentation of AIS target information on ECDIS.
Alexander, Lee, MacKinnon, Scott, Motz, Florian, Oei, Parry, Widdel, Heino   +4 more
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Morphology‐Controlled Silica Nanoparticle Coatings for Transparent Radiative Cooling

Advanced Materials Interfaces, EarlyView.
Transparent radiative cooling coatings are achieved by immobilizing solid and hollow silica spheres on glass. Particle morphology within sub‐monolayer coatings is shown to govern the trade‐off between visible and atmospheric window reflectance. Hollow‐sphere structures enable reduced thermal emission losses while preserving transparency, highlighting ...
Jefferson A. S. Lam, Kishin Matsumori, Maximillian Theis, Alexander Berger, Nicole Böller, Qimeng Song, Matthieu Gresil, Jacek J. Jasieniak, Markus Retsch   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Parallel Electrical Integration of Photo Bio Electrochemical Systems (photo‐BESs): Performance Gains and Load Dependency

Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
Parallel wiring of bioelectrochemical devices with conventional generators unexpectedly boosts output. A biophotovoltaic paired with a solar cell delivers up to 50% more power at low loads than their separate contributions; a plant microbial fuel cell shows similar current gains.
Valeria Marsaglia, Paolo Bombelli, Ingrid Paoletti, Ioannis A. Ieropoulos, Christopher J. Howe   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of Window Area and Proportions of Iwan on Daylight in Adjacent Room: An Investigation in Yazd City [PDF]

Iranica Journal of Energy and Environment
Yazd is located in a hot-dry region with harsh weather conditions. Houses with an iwan were suitable for establishing comfort conditions in the past.
A. Kamyab, M. Mahmoudi Zarandi, M. Nikpour   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Assessing and benchmarking the performance of advanced building facades [PDF]

, 2010
This chapter describes the energy demand reshaping and supply technologies that may be encapsulated within an advanced building façade - for example, transparent and breathable insulation, advanced glazing, daylight capture, photovoltaic components and ...
Clarke, J.A., Johnstone, C.
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Effect of daily movement of dairy cattle to fresh grass in morning or afternoon on intake, grazing behaviour, rumen fermentation and milk production [PDF]

, 2009
Twenty Holstein cows were split into two equal groups to test the effect of daily move to a previously ungrazed strip after morning milking (MA) or afternoon milking (AA) on herbage intake, grazing behaviour, rumen characteristics and milk production ...
Abrahamse, P.A., Dijkstra, J., Tamminga, S.   +2 more
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Liquid Metal‐Based Stretchable Strain Sensor for Fruit Growth Monitoring

Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
Schematic overview of the fruit growth sensor development workflow, including sensor fabrication by injection molding, electromechanical and environmental characterization, mechanical stability testing, electronic readout integration, and outdoor field validation for monitoring of fruit growth under practical orchard conditions.
Asad Ullah, Lennert Purnal, Maximilian Krack, Sander Vijgen, Thijs Vandenryt, Dieter Reenaers, Ronald Thoelen, Wim Deferme   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source