0.1 BIG DATA AS INNOVATIVE APPROACH FOR USABILITY EVALUATIONS OF BUILDINGS

ABSTRACT Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to investigate how Big Data can add a new dimension to usability evaluations of buildings. Background: There is a tremendous growth in the volume of available data, creating the "Big Data" trend. Industries such as IT, retail and transportation can present a number of examples of successful applications of Big Data. Usability has traditionally been analysed by qualitative research methods, and Big Data gives an opportunity to add quantitative data in such evaluations

Utilisation of seismoacoustic monitoring in tight gas reservoirs

This literature study on the utilisation of seismoacoustic monitoring in tight gas reservoirs investigates the following subjects: relevant reported cases of seismoacoustic monitoring, mechanisms of microseismicity, data processing and visualisation methods and software, interpretation approaches, feasibility and advantages of frac-monitoring in tight gas reservoirs and feasibility and benefits of monitoring for reservoir characterisation. Focus was on two main applications: (a) seismoacoustic monitoring for describing hydrofracturing within tight gas reservoirs, (b) permanent seismic installation for monitoring of production- and injection-related processes (e.g., fluid front movements) in oil/gas reservoirs. Major outcome of the study is the listing of the benefits of a seismic monitoring, as well as an estimation of the constraints of feasibility. For four monitoring scenarios in tight gas reservoirs, benefits and feasibility were evaluated. A conclusion with recommendations (technology, installation, data handling, interpretation) for the utilisation of seismoacoustic monitoring in tight gas reservoirs was drawn. (orig.)Available from TIB Hannover: RN 4117(593-1) / FIZ - Fachinformationszzentrum Karlsruhe / TIB - Technische InformationsbibliothekSIGLEDEGerman

Dataset for "Micro-lensed negative-curvature fibre probe for Raman spectroscopy"

This dataset contains data supporting the results presented in the paper "Micro-lensed negative-curvature fibre probe for Raman spectroscopy". It includes the data used to plot each figure (in .txt format). We have developed a novel miniature micro-lensed fibre probe for Raman spectroscopy. The fibre probe consists of a single negative-curvature fibre (NCF) and a spliced, cleaved, micro-lensed fibre cap. Using a single NCF, we have minimized the generated Raman background from the silica and maintained the diameter of the probe to be less than 0.5 mm. In addition, the cap provided fibre closure by blocking the sample from entering the hollow parts of the fibre, enabling the use of the probe in in-vivo applications. Moreover, the micro-lensed cap poses an improved collection efficiency (1.5 times increase) compared to a cleaved end cap. The sensing capabilities of the micro-lensed probe are demonstrated by measuring different concentrations of glucose in aqueous solutions

INGENIOUS: the first responder of the future. A next generation integrated toolkit for collaborative response, increasing protection and augmenting operational capacity.

Comunicació presentada a: SafeCorfu 2019, the 6th International Conference on Civil Protection & New Technologies, celebrat a Corfu, Grècia, del 6 al 9 de novembre de 2019.The INGENIOUS project (EU Horizon 2020) aims to develop, integrate, test, deploy, demonstrate and validate a Next Generation Integrated Toolkit (NGIT) for Collaborative Response, which ensures high level of Protection & Augmented Operational Capacity to respond to the disaster scene. This will comprise a multitude of the tools and services required: 1) for enabling protection of the first responders with respect to their health, safety and security; 2) for enhancing their operational capacities by offering them with means to conduct various response tasks and missions boosted with autonomy, automation, precise positioning, optimal utilisation of available resources and upgraded awareness and sense‐making; 3) for allowing shared response across first responders teams and disciplines by augmenting their field of view, information sharing and communications between teams and with victims. The NGIT armours the FRs at all fronts, by delivering novel, affordable, accepted and customised response tools and services as part of their uniform and as part of their operational assets. The NGIT will be provided at the service of the FRs for extensive testing and validation (at component and Toolkit levels) in the framework of a rich Training, Testing and Validation Programme – of Lab Tests (LSTs), Small‐Scale Field Tests (SSTs) and Full‐Scale Field Validations (FSXs) – towards powering the FR of the future being fully aware, fully connected and fully integrated.This work is supported by the projects INGENIOUS, which has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 (H2020) programme under grant agreement No:833435

INGENIOUS: the first responder of the future. A next generation integrated toolkit for collaborative response, increasing protection and augmenting operational capacity.

Comunicació presentada a: SafeCorfu 2019, the 6th International Conference on Civil Protection & New Technologies, celebrat a Corfu, Grècia, del 6 al 9 de novembre de 2019.The INGENIOUS project (EU Horizon 2020) aims to develop, integrate, test, deploy, demonstrate and validate a Next Generation Integrated Toolkit (NGIT) for Collaborative Response, which ensures high level of Protection & Augmented Operational Capacity to respond to the disaster scene. This will comprise a multitude of the tools and services required: 1) for enabling protection of the first responders with respect to their health, safety and security; 2) for enhancing their operational capacities by offering them with means to conduct various response tasks and missions boosted with autonomy, automation, precise positioning, optimal utilisation of available resources and upgraded awareness and sense‐making; 3) for allowing shared response across first responders teams and disciplines by augmenting their field of view, information sharing and communications between teams and with victims. The NGIT armours the FRs at all fronts, by delivering novel, affordable, accepted and customised response tools and services as part of their uniform and as part of their operational assets. The NGIT will be provided at the service of the FRs for extensive testing and validation (at component and Toolkit levels) in the framework of a rich Training, Testing and Validation Programme – of Lab Tests (LSTs), Small‐Scale Field Tests (SSTs) and Full‐Scale Field Validations (FSXs) – towards powering the FR of the future being fully aware, fully connected and fully integrated.This work is supported by the projects INGENIOUS, which has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 (H2020) programme under grant agreement No:833435

Framework for the quantitative assessment of the risk of leakage from LNG-fueled vessels by an event tree-CFD

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Evaluation of an integrated system for classification, assessment and comparison of services for long-term care in Europe: the eDESDE-LTC study

Background: The harmonization of European health systems brings with it a need for tools to allow the standardized collection of information about medical care. A common coding system and standards for the description of services are needed to allow local data to be incorporated into evidence-informed policy, and to permit equity and mobility to be assessed. The aim of this project has been to design such a classification and a related tool for the coding of services for Long Term Care (DESDE-LTC), based on the European Service Mapping Schedule (ESMS). Methods: The development of DESDE-LTC followed an iterative process using nominal groups in 6 European countries. 54 researchers and stakeholders in health and social services contributed to this process. In order to classify services, we use the minimal organization unit or “Basic Stable Input of Care” (BSIC), coded by its principal function or “Main Type of Care” (MTC). The evaluation of the tool included an analysis of feasibility, consistency, ontology, inter-rater reliability, Boolean Factor Analysis, and a preliminary impact analysis (screening, scoping and appraisal). Results: DESDE-LTC includes an alpha-numerical coding system, a glossary and an assessment instrument for mapping and counting LTC. It shows high feasibility, consistency, inter-rater reliability and face, content and construct validity. DESDE-LTC is ontologically consistent. It is regarded by experts as useful and relevant for evidence-informed decision making. Conclusion: DESDE-LTC contributes to establishing a common terminology, taxonomy and coding of LTC services in a European context, and a standard procedure for data collection and international comparison