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Design aspects of a low-cost prosthetic arm for people with severe movement disabilities
PublikacjaIn this paper the main aspects of mechanical design behind the low-cost prosthetic arm are presented. The fundamentals of a proper design has been defined to obtain functional 3D printed 5 degree of freedom (DOF) prosthesis. The designed prosthetic arm is a part of the hybrid interface with eye tracking movement control. The main focus was to create affordable but usable prosthesis which corresponds in size and weights to the human...
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Insights into the Thermo-Mechanical Treatment of Brewers’ Spent Grain as a Potential Filler for Polymer Composites
PublikacjaThis paper investigated the impact of twin-screw extrusion parameters on the properties of brewers’ spent grain. The chemical structure, antioxidant activity, particle size, and color properties, as well as the emission of volatile organic compounds during extrusion, were investigated. The main compounds detected in the air during modifications were terpenes and terpenoids, such as α-pinene, camphene, 3-carene, limonene, or terpinene....
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Rola przestrzeni publicznych w procesie rewitalizacji wielkich osiedli mieszkaniowych.
PublikacjaOsiedla mieszkaniowe byłego NRD od 10 lat są poddawane rewitalizacji. Zmieniająca się sytuacja polityczo-ekonomiczna wpływa na zmianę postrzegania przyszłości tych struktur. Powstanie akceptowanych społecznie przestrzeni publicznych jest warunkiem przebudowy ''sypialni-blokowisk'' w sprawnie funkcjonujące dzielnice miejskie. Możliwość realizacji tej wytycznej jest zależna nie tyle od możliwości technicznych ile od czynników...
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Full-field in vivo experimental study of the strains of a breathing human abdominal wall with intra-abdominal pressure variation
PublikacjaThe presented study aims to assess the mechanical behaviour of the anterior abdominal wall based on an in vivo experiment on humans. Full-field measurement of abdominal wall displacement during changes of intra-abdominal pressure is performed using a digital image correlation (DIC) system. Continuous measurement in time enables the observation of changes in the strain field during breathing. The understanding of the mechanical...
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The Concept of Using the Decision-Robustness Function in Integrated Navigation Systems
PublikacjaThe diversity and non-uniformity of the positioning systems available in maritime navigation systems often impede the watchkeeping officer in the selection of the appropriate positioning system, in particular, in restricted basins. Thus, it is necessary to introduce a mathematical apparatus to suggest, in an automated manner, which of the available systems should be used at the given moment of a sea trip. Proper selection of the...
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Impact of thermal backfill parameters on current-carrying capacity of power cables installed in the ground
PublikacjaProper design of power installations with the participation of power cables buried in homogeneous and thermally well-conductive ground does not constitute a major problem. The situation changes when the ground is non-homogeneous and thermally low-conductive. In such a situation, a thermal backfill near the cables is commonly used. The optimization of thermal backfill parameters to achieve the highest possible current-carrying capacity...
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Evaluation of VSC Impact on Power System Using Adequate P-Q Capability Curve
PublikacjaRenewable energy sources, which are becoming increasingly popular, often use a voltage source converter (VSC) for connection to the power system. Assessing the effects of connecting such a source to the power system is essential to ensure the proper operation of the power system and the connected source. For this purpose, it is necessary to know the range of active and reactive power generation by the converter. The authors indicate...
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Modified Peptide Molecules As Potential Modulators of Shelterin Protein Functions; TRF1
PublikacjaIn this work, we present studies on relatively new and still not well-explored potential anticancer targets which are shelterin proteins, in particular the TRF1 protein can be blocked by in silico designed "peptidomimetic" molecules. TRF1 interacts directly with the TIN2 protein, and this protein-protein interaction is crucial for the proper functioning of telomere, which could be blocked by our novel modified peptide molecules....
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DIGITAL HYDRAULICS CIRCUIT BASED ON PWM FUNCTION FOR CONTROLLING HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR POSITION
PublikacjaHydraulic systems are used in many different industries, such as multi-source hydrostatic drive systems. In traditional hydraulic systems, a proportional servo valve is used to control the position of hydraulic actuators. The low energy efficiency and high cost of these control valves are two major problems with these systems. Digital hydraulics is one of the most unique ideas on how to solve these problems. Researchers like digital...
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Recycling of Waste Rubber by Thermo-Mechanical Treatment in a Twin-Screw Extruder
PublikacjaRecycling of waste tires is a significant issue considering both environmental and economic aspects. One of the leading recycling routes is the shredding of tires resulting in the generation of ground tire rubber. This material can be easily introduced into various polymer matrices as a filler, reducing the use of conventionally applied petroleum-based materials. In such cases, it is essential to ensure sufficient interfacial compatibility,...
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The Potential of Improving Air Quality by Urban Mobility Management: Policy Guidelines and a Case Study
PublikacjaThere is a growing recognition among planners and policy makers that proper transformation of urban mobility systems is crucial to the reduction of air pollution emission. The main objective of the work was to review the current urban mobility strategies in the city of Gdańsk, Poland in terms of their potential for the improvement of urban air quality. Firstly, general policy guidelines for mobility systems were formulated based...
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Wykładnicze równanie Arrheniusa jako funkcja dojrzałości twardniejącego betonu
PublikacjaPoprawne określenie funkcji dojrzałości dla mieszanki betonowej warunkuje powodzenie szacowania wytrzymałości na ściskanie na bazie pomiarów temperatury in situ. W artykule omówiono zastosowanie równania Arrheniusa do opisu funkcji dojrzewania twardniejącego betonu. Szczególną uwagę zwrócono na zależności szybkości zachodzenia reakcji w odmiennych warunkach temperaturowych. Przedstawiono wyniki własnych badań na kostkach zaprawy...
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A novel chemiluminescent immunoassay based on original acridinium ester labels as better solution for diagnosis of human toxoplasmosis than conventional ELISA test
PublikacjaToxoplasma gondii infection is one of the most common human zoonosis. Laboratory diagnosis of this disease is mainly based on the results of serological methods detecting specific antibodies in the patient’s sera. In this study we aimed to evaluate the performance of a chemiluminescence immunoassay (CLIA) based on the use of a novel immunochemical reagent in the form of the conjugate of original acridinium label (AL) attached to...
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Kontrola i zapewnienie jakości wyników : klucz do sukcesu analitycznego
PublikacjaPopyt na informacje analityczne, które można traktować jako typowy przykład dobra niematerialnego jest bardzo duży i ciągle wzrasta. Stanowi to siłę napędową do rozwoju analityki chemicznej.Należy jednak pamiętać o najważniejszym warunku, jaki musi być spełniony, aby wyniki uzyskane w trakcie praco- i czasochłonnych badań analitycznych mogły być podstawą do uzyskania wiarygodnych informacji. Tym warunkiem jest odpowiedni poziom...
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Degradacja krajobrazu w Polsce - poszukiwanie przyczyn
PublikacjaAutor zwraca uwagę na postępującą degradację polskiego krajobrazu przez niewłaściwą zabudowę i błędne jej sytuowanie. Systematyzuje przejawy tego procesu, takie jak: wadliwa lokalizacja, rozpraszanie zabudowy, zabudowa niezharmonizowana ze sobą i z otoczeniem (nadmierne gabaryty, niepasujące formy i kolory), architektura sama w sobie brzydka. Poszukując przyczyn niepożądanych zjawisk, autor próbuje wyjaśnić popyt (dlaczego powstaje...
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Innowacyjne formy kształcenia w edukacji inżynierów
PublikacjaInnowacje to nowa wartość lub jakość wprowadzana by osiągnąć lepsze rezultaty. Peter F. Drucker definiuje innowacje, jako okazję do nowych przedsięwzięć i usług. Innowacja stymuluje zmianę. Ta z kolei jest nieodłącznym elementem świata inżynierów, dynamicznego, skomplikowanego i odpowiadającego na rosnący popyt nowych rozwiązań technologicznych. Przemysł 4.0 staje się faktem, a umiejętność szybkiego reagowania uczelni na zmiany...
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Analiza popytu na usługi transportowe morskie i śródlądowe, część 2
PublikacjaUsługi transportowe to dynamiczny czynnik kształtowania ruchu turystycznego i jego obsługi. Popyt na usługi transportowe drogą morską zależy od wielu czynników, takich jak potencjał zaplecza gospodarczego, wielkości (struktury) handlu zagranicznego oraz pozycji konkurencyjności portu względem innych portów. W pracy przedstawiono również prognozę popytu na przewozy ładunków obcych dla żeglugi morskiej i śródlądowej oraz prognozę...
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Anna Wałek dr
OsobyDr Anna Wałek, Prezydent International Association of University Libraries (IATUL), dyrektor Biblioteki Politechniki Gdańskiej, ekspert w zakresie otwartego dostępu do zasobów naukowych (Open Science, Open Access, Open Research Data) oraz organizacji i zarządzania biblioteką naukową. Od lutego 2023 r. ekspert i Koordynator Hubu Wschodniego (East Hub) w ramach projektu Focusing on Open, Collaboration and Useful Science (EOSC Focus)...
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Projektowanie Urządzeń Bezprzewodowych - 2022
Kursy OnlinePrzedmiot kursowy dla stopnia I, sem. 7, profil Inżynieria Mikrofalowa i Antenowa Celem jest wprowadzenie do analizy, projektowania i pomiarów podstawowych układów pasywnych (dzielniki, sprzęgacze, filtry), aktywnych (wzmacniacze, oscylatory) i podzespołów półprzewodnikowych (diody, tranzystory) dla zakresu b.w.cz., stosowanych h w urządzeniach i systemach bezprzewodowych. Studenci poznają zasadę działania i obsługę oprogramowania...
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Projektowanie Urządzeń Bezprzewodowych - 2023
Kursy OnlinePrzedmiot kursowy dla stopnia I, sem. 7, profil Inżynieria Mikrofalowa i Antenowa Celem jest wprowadzenie do analizy, projektowania i pomiarów podstawowych układów pasywnych (dzielniki, sprzęgacze, filtry), aktywnych (wzmacniacze, oscylatory) i podzespołów półprzewodnikowych (diody, tranzystory) dla zakresu b.w.cz., stosowanych h w urządzeniach i systemach bezprzewodowych. Studenci poznają zasadę działania i obsługę oprogramowania...
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Wytrzymałość zmęczeniowa i nośność graniczna, 2023/24 – prow.WP
Kursy OnlineKurs obejmuje materiały pomocnicze do wykładu i projektu z „Wytrzymałości zmęczeniowej i nośności granicznej” przeznaczone dla studiów stacjonarnych, specjalność Budowa okrętów, oraz niestacjonarnych, specjalność Budowa okrętów i jachtów, profil „Duże statki”.Materiały do wykładu zawierają prezentacje, które można obejrzeć bezpośrednio, oraz pliki w formacie PDF z komentarzem do wykładów. Materiały do projektu zawierają wprowadzenia...
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4-[(tert-Butyldimethylsilyl)oxy]-6-methoxy-7-methyl-5-(oxiran-2-ylmethyl)-2-benzofuran-3(1H)-one
PublikacjaThe title compound, C19H28O5Si, was obtained in the reaction of 1,3-dihydro-4-[(tert-butyldimethylsilyl)oxy]-6-methoxy-7-methyl-3-oxo-5-(prop-2-enyl)isobenzofuran with meta-chloroperbenzoic acid. This reaction is one of the stages of the total synthesis of mycophenolic acid, which we attempted to modify. The title compound forms crystals with only weak intermolecular interactions. The strongest stacking interaction is found between...
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Optymalizacja izolatora przepustowego średniego napięcia do zastosowań technologicznych
PublikacjaW publikacji podjęto się rozpoznania przyczyn uszkodzeń izolatora przepustowego średniego napięcia (SN) stosowanego w procesie technologicznym oczyszczania ropy naftowej. Z uwagi na skomplikowany model izolatora wykonano obliczenia symulacyjne w układzie 2D na podstawie których wyznaczono charakterystyki natężenia pola elektrycznego. W obszarach wtrącin powietrznych lub nieprawidłowo dobranej izolacji promieniowej wartości natężenia...
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Architektoniczne przestrzenie wspólne dizajnu i sztuki
PublikacjaW aspekcie współczesnego wszechobecnego konsumpcjonizmu i ograniczonych możliwości dotarcia do odbiorcy, role obiektów należących do sztuk czystych przejmują obiekty będące wytworami projektantów w zakresie sztuk użytkowych, w tym architektów. Jednocześnie sztuka poszukuje nowych form i środków wyrazu, żeby wzbudzić zainteresowanie. Rozpatrywanym obiektem jest Dom. Oczywistą jego odsłoną jest spełnienie oczekiwanej funkcji wynikającej...
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Application of Multivariate Adaptive Regression Splines (MARSplines) for Predicting Hansen Solubility Parameters Based on 1D and 2D Molecular Descriptors Computed from SMILES String
PublikacjaA new method of Hansen solubility parameters (HSPs) prediction was developed by combining the multivariate adaptive regression splines (MARSplines) methodology with a simple multivariable regression involving 1D and 2D PaDEL molecular descriptors. In order to adopt the MARSplines approach to QSPR/QSAR problems, several optimization procedures were proposed and tested. The effectiveness of the obtained models was checked via standard...
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Long Distance Vital Signs Monitoring with Person Identification for Smart Home Solutions
PublikacjaAbstract— Imaging photoplethysmography has already been proved to be successful in short distance (below 1m). However, most of the real-life use cases of measuring vital signs require the system to work at longer distances, to be both more reliable and convenient for the user. The possible scenarios that system designers must have in mind include monitoring of the vital signs of residents in nursing homes, disabled people, who...
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Instrumental measurement of odour nuisance in city agglomeration using electronic nose
PublikacjaThe paper describes an operation principle of odour nuisance monitoring network in a city agglomeration. Moreover, it presents the results of investigation on ambient air quality with respect to odour obtained during six-month period. The investigation was carried out using a network comprised of six prototypes of electronic nose and Nasal Ranger field olfactometers employed as a reference method. The monitoring network consisted...
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Utilization of the zero unitarization method for the building of a ranking for diagnostic marine engine parameters
PublikacjaChanging some of the parameters of the engine structure affects the emission of harmful components in the exhaust gases This primarily concerns damage in the cargo exchange system as well as in the fuel system and engine boost system. Changes in emissions of harmful compounds are often ambiguous, depending largely on the parameters that shape the combustion process. An additional problem is that often simple but undesired interactions...
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Sphere Drive and Control System for Haptic Interaction With Physical, Virtual, and Augmented Reality
PublikacjaA system for haptic interaction with physical, virtual, and augmented realities, founded on drive and measurement elements (DMEs), is considered. The system consists of eight DME rolls equipped with linear actuators, able to measure their angular velocity, drive the sphere, and adjust downforce (pressing the roll against the sphere). Two modeling issues are addressed. Special effort is put in to compensate for various technical...
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Route vertical alignment design in the process of its regulation
PublikacjaRegulacja toru kolejowego ma za zadanie dostosowanie niewłaściwego lub też zdeformowanego położenia osi toru do położenia odpowiadającego parametrom technicznym wymaganym dla danej linii kolejowej. Projekt regulacji wykonywany jest na podstawie pomiaru geodezyjnego wysokości toków szynowych metodą punktów stałych, tzn. w oparciu o umieszczone na słupach wskaźniki regulacji osi toru, których wysokość jest znana. Wykonany w ten sposób...
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Processing data on sea bottom structure obtained by means of the parametric sounding
PublikacjaThe aim of the paper is to analyze data obtain during sounding of the Gdansk Bay by means of the parametric sonar. The accuracy of the sea bottom structure investigation needs the correct configuration of research equipment and the proper calibration of peripheral devices (GPS, heading sensor, motion sensor MRU-Z and navigation units) which provide necessary data to bathymetrical measurement system enabling its work with whole...
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Równowagowy przepływ pary mokrej w części niskoprężnej turbiny parowej
PublikacjaW części niskoprężnej (NP) kondensacyjnej turbiny parowej przedostatni stopień ( zwany stopniem Baumanna) stwarza możliwość zwiększenia mocy wyjściowej turbiny, bez zwiększenia długości łopatek ostatniego stopnia. Stopień Baumanna pracuje w obszarze, w którym zachodzi zjawisko tzw. spontanicznej kondensacji, która jest nierównowagowym przejściem fazowym. Początek obszaru występowania pary mokrej jest związany z położeniem tzw....
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A biochemical multi-species quality model of a drinking water distribution system for simulation and design
PublikacjaDrinking Water Distribution Systems (DWDSs) play a key role in sustainable development of modern society. They are classified as critical infrastructure systems. This imposes a large set of highly demanding requirements on the DWDS operation and requires dedicated algorithms for on-line monitoring and control to tackle related problems. Requirements on DWDS availability restrict the usability of the real plant in the design phase....
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The Verification of the Usefulness of Electronic Nose Based on Ultra-Fast Gas Chromatography and Four Different Chemometric Methods for Rapid Analysis of Spirit Beverages
PublikacjaSpirit beverages are a diverse group of foodstuffs. They are very often counterfeited which cause the appearance of low quality products or wrongly labelled products on the market. It is important to find a proper quality control and botanical origin method enabling the same time preliminary check of the composition of investigated samples, which was the main goal of this work. For this purpose, the usefulness of electronic nose...
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Report for the Short Term Scientific Mission within COST Action FP1101: development of the in-field sensor for estimation of fracture toughness and shear strength by measuring cutting forces
PublikacjaKnowledge on the fracture properties of materials is essential to assure structural integrity and proper design of mechanical connections in timber constructions. Measurement of this property is, however, a very challenging task. The linear fracture mechanics is usually used for its assessment assisted with experimental data acquired by means of various techniques, usually of destructive nature. The cutting force is an energetic...
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Extraction and evaluation of gas-flow-dependent features from dynamic measurements of gas sensors array
PublikacjaGas analyzers based on gas sensors are the devices which enable recognition of various kinds of volatile compounds. They have continuously been developed and investigated for over three decades, however there are still limitations which slow down the implementation of those devices in many applications. For example, the main drawbacks are the lack of selectivity, sensitivity...
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INFLUENCE OF TEMPERATURE ON THE TYRE ROLLING RESISTANCE
PublikacjaTemperature is a very important factor controlling rolling resistance of road vehicle tyres. There are at least three different temperatures that may be considered as important factors controlling thermal conditions of the rolling tyre. The most common measure of the thermal conditions during tyre rolling is ambient air temperature. The other two are: pavement temperature and “tyre” temperature. Tyre temperature is the most difficult...
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Quantitative assessment of the influence of tensile softening of concrete in beams under bending by numerical simulations with XFEM and cohesive cracks
PublikacjaResults of the numerical simulations of the size effect phenomenon for concrete in comparison with experimental data are presented. In-plane geometrically similar notched and unnotched beams under three-point bending are analyzed. EXtended Finite Element Method (XFEM) with a cohesive softening law is used. Comprehensive parametric study with the respect to the tensile strength and the initial fracture energy is performed. Sensitivity...
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A framework for onboard assessment and monitoring of flooding risk due to open watertight doors for passenger ships
PublikacjaPost-accident safety of ships is governed by damage stability, affected by watertight subdivisions which limit accidental flooding. This is important for passenger ships with watertight doors (WTDs) often fitted in the bulkheads. Awareness of the ship flooding risk due to open WTDs and the conditions under which the associated risk level changes are prerequisites for proactive risk mitigation. Accident risk is often expressed as...
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Joint experimental and theoretical study on low-energy elastic electron scattering by gaseous alkynes: Differential cross sections, shape resonances, and methylation effects
PublikacjaA detailed comparison of experimental and theoretical elastic cross sections for low-energy electron scattering by ethyne, taken earlier in our group by Gauf et al. [Phys. Rev. A 87, 012710 (2013)], and some of its methylated derivatives, propyne, and the isomers 1-butyne and 2-butyne, taken here, are presented. The present differential cross sections were measured at incident electron energies ranging from 1 eV to 30 eV and...
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MRI-Derived Subcutaneous and Visceral Adipose Tissue Reference Values for Children Aged 6 to Under 18 Years
PublikacjaThe assessment of body composition in pediatric population is essential for proper nutritional support during hospitalization. However, currently available methods have limitations. This study aims to propose a novel approach for nutrition status assessment and introduce magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-derived subcutaneous and visceral fat normative reference values. A total of 262 healthy subjects aged from 6 to 18 years underwent...
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ADAPTIVE METHOD FOR THE SOLUTION OF 1D AND 2D ADVECTION-DIFFUSION EQUATIONS USED IN ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
PublikacjaThe paper concerns the numerical solution of one-dimensional (1D) and two-dimensional (2D) advection-diffusion equations. For the numerical solution of the 1D advection-diffusion equation a method, originally proposed for solution of the 1D pure advection equation, has been developed. A modified equation analysis carried out for the proposed method allowed increasing of the resulting solution accuracy and consequently, to reduce...
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Creating Polish space language dictionary - lessons learned
PublikacjaPolish space industry suffers from lack of space vocabulary. Since joining European Space Agency in 2012, the sector has expanded rapidly now employing over 1000 specialists focusing mainly on space sustainability, space debris detection and tracking, robotics and propulsion systems. The Polish Space Agency together with The Polish Committee for Standardization have committed to creating the first lexicon of space language, along...
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Non-destructive Testing of Wooden Elements
PublikacjaExamining the condition of wooden elements is crucial from the perspective of proper structure performance. If the deterioration in the internal wood condition, which displays no symptoms visible from the outside, is detected, the further spread of the deterioration can be prevented. Test results often point to the necessity of conducting repairs and, renovations, replacing the structure of wooden beams, or even substituting a...
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Ship weather routing optimization with dynamic constraints based on reliable synchronous roll prediction
PublikacjaShip routing process taking into account weather conditions is a constrained multi-objective optimization problem and it should consider various optimization criteria and constraints. Formulation of a stability-related, dynamic route optimization constraint is presented in this paper. One of the key objectives of a cross ocean sailing is finding a compromise between ship safety and economics of operation. This compromise should...
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Degradable poly(ester-ether) urethanes of improved surface calcium deposition developed as novel biomaterials
PublikacjaBones, which are considered as hard tissues, work as scaffold for human body. They provide physical support for muscles and protect intestinal organs. Percentage of hard tissues in human body depends on age, weight, and gender. Human skeleton consists of 206 connected bones. Therefore, it is natural that the hard-tissue damage such as fractures, osteoporosis, and congenital lack of bone may appear. The innovative way of bone healing...
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Processing data on sea bottom structure obtained by means of the parametric sounding
PublikacjaThe aim of the paper is to analyze data obtained during sounding the Gdansk Bay sea bed by means of the parametric echo-sounder. The accuracy of the sea bottom structure investigation needs correct configuration of research equipment and proper calibration of peripheral devices (GPS, heading sensor, MRU-Z motion sensor and navigation instruments which provide necessary data to bathymetrical measurement system, enabling its work...
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The investment process in the power supply industry
PublikacjaThe basis for power supply industry programming in a market economy should be the principle of sustainable development, which must take into account maintaining an adequate level of energy security on the one hand, and the aim to preserve the maximum degree of non-renewable resources on the other hand. Therefore, the overriding aim should be a strive to meet the current and prospective demand for energy and fuel, in conjugation...
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Deep learning based thermal image segmentation for laboratory animals tracking
PublikacjaAutomated systems for behaviour classification of laboratory animals are an attractive alternative to manual scoring. However, the proper animals separation and tracking, especially when they are in close contact, is the bottleneck of the behaviour analysis systems. In this paper, we propose a method for the segmentation of thermal images of laboratory rats that are in close contact during social behaviour tests. For this, we are...
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Preconcentration and Analytical Methods for Determination of Methyl Tert-Butyl Ether and Other Fuel Oxygenates and Their Degradation Products in Environment: A Review
PublikacjaFuel oxygenates (FOs) are mainly ethers or alcohols which are added to gasoline either to boost the octane number or to make the fuel burning process more "cleaner" with increasing the oxygen content, or to obtain a combination of both effects. FOs are water soluble with high mobility in the environment which presence even at very low concentrations lower the quality of water making it unsafe or unpleasant due to their objectionable...