Avoiding collisions is an essential goal of the control system of autonomous vehicles. This paper presents a reactive algorithm for avoiding obstacles in a three‐dimensional space, and shows how the algorithm can be applied to an underactuated underwater vehicle. The al...

Databases gathering atmospheric data have great potential not only as data storages but also in serving as platforms for coherent quality assurance (QA). We report on the flagging system and QA tools designed for and implemented in the European UV DataBase (EUVDB; http:...

In this paper, we report on the outputs and adoption of the Agrisemantics Working Group of the Research Data Alliance (RDA), consisting of a set of recommendations to facilitate the adoption of semantic technologies and methods for the purpose of data interoperability i...

B Robson was supported by the Meltzer foundation and a University of Bergen grant. S MacDonell was supported by CONICYT-Programa Regional (R16A10003) and the Coquimbo Regional Government via FIC-R(2016)BIP 40000343. D. Hölbling has been supported by the Austrian Science...

Abstract The integration of microclimatic information and energy balance of the materials into urban design is essential for adequately addressing the challenges related to climate change and to adaptation of urban environment to new climatic loads. Several studies mode...

[1] Modes of mantle delamination in collision zones are discussed in the light of 2D numerical modeling. Freely evolving thermomechanical models take into account phase changes in the mantle and melting in the crust. Distinct modes are identified, in which orogens under...

Most deforested lands in Brazil are occupied by low-productivity cattle ranching. Brazil is the second biggest meat producer worldwide and is projected to increase its agricultural output more than any other country. Biochar has been shown to improve soil properties and...

Underwater hyperspectral imaging is a relatively new method for characterizing seafloor composition. To date, it has been deployed from moving underwater vehicles, such as remotely operated vehicles and autonomous underwater vehicles. While moving vehicles allow relativ...

Background Health care systems are currently undergoing a digital transformation that has been primarily triggered by emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, 5G, blockchain, and the digital representation of patients using (mobil...

Objective(s): Using nationally representative surveys conducted in Kenya, this study examined optimal health promoting childcare practices in 2003, 2008–9 and 2014. This was undertaken in the context of continuous child health promotion activities conducted by gov...