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Persistence of Neophytes in anaerobic Digestion and composting
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Spatio-temporal databases (st-DB)
The overarching goal of this project is the build-up of expertise in designing and maintaining spatio-temporal databases in the context of data-driven ecological monitoring (software, hardware). The specific goals of the study are Case studies. Design and implementation of spatio-temporal databases in the ...
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Between-dayreliability of three-dimensional motion analysis of the trunk: A comparison of marker based protocols
Motion capture of the trunk using three-dimensional optoelectronic systems and skin markers placed onanatomical landmarks is prone to error due to marker placement, thus decreasing between-day relia-bility.The influence of these errors on angular output might be reduced by using an overdeterminednumber of markers ...
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FERMI – Metallic interconnector and protection layer for SOFC systems
The main objective of this project is to explore novel effective corrosion protection and barrier layer concepts on base of spinel-based nanostructured materials and to establish one of these on the designated new metallic interconnect (MIC) material. The material combination of MIC and protection layer has to ...
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Floating Cooking Sensor
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Long historical data for futures
Analysing and finding long historical data for futures prices. Replicating futures data using various underlying time-series.
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Migration Discourse
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MycoTOF -Determining mycotoxigenic molds and mycotoxins
Food spoilage by molds is a very important issue, since molds negatively influence the food quality and safety, due to mycotoxin synthesis. Apart from being allergens or irritants, some of the health effects of mycotoxins found in animals and humans include death, identifiable diseases or health problems, or ...
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Novel rehabilitation device to improve trunk control early after stroke (T-CHAIR)
The T-CHAIR is a robotic reha-device for stroke patients to reactivate trunk muscles and to improve balance in sitting. Necessary boundary conditions for a mobilisation of the lumbar spine and the pelvis were acquired in the gait laboratory of the IPT. The T-CHAIR will be developed by the IMES Institute ...
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Pain Intervention for people with dementia in nursing homes (PID)
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Additive manufacturing of structure-optimized lightweight aluminium components in helicopters
Additive manufacturing of structure-optimized lightweight aluminium components in helicopters. Topologically optimized components are particularly suitable for additive manufacturing, as they often have a very complex structure that can only be realized by layered buildup. In this study project a lever of a ...
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Barrier-Free Communication in Maternity Care of Allophone Migrants
Pregnant migrant women and their families might be affected by a double stressor compared to non-migrant women, stemming from the maternal adjustment process but also from coping with living in a foreign country, limited communication or the uncertainty of their residence status. An increased maternal and child ...
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cleverpendeln
In this project a novel system is developed which predicts occupancy levels of train wagons. This information is used for a smartphone application which provides the commuters with individual travel recommendations. The real-time predictions of the train occupancy are based on forecasting models that take into ...
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Diffusion of self-consumption concepts under variants of grid tariff designs for the supply area of BKW
This research project investigates the effect of increasing diffusion of self-consumption on the financing of the electricity distribution grid. Goal of the research project is on one hand the develop the model structure that allows testing different strategies of financing the distribution grid, on the other hand ...
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dokspot - Linking Physical Products with Digital Information
The project objective is to develop an architectural framework for dokspot 2.0 including a high level project plan for implementation. In addition to the general features of dokspot 2.0 (described above under 2. Background) a security concept (or at least security requirements in areas where a security ...
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Economic Voltage Control in Distribution Grids
To meet challenges of Energiestrategie 2050, the Swiss power grid must be modernized to enable secure and reliable power delivery; also the operation of the power grid must be optimized to increase the overall energy efficiency. In this project, new software and algorithms for advanced voltage control ...
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Facility Management goes virtual (FM2VR)
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FERMI – Development of a glass ceramic sealing for SOFC fuel cells
The subproject “Development of a MIC-cell sealing” is part of the collaborative FERMI project of different partners from industry (Hexis) and universities (ZHAW IMPE and ICP, FHNW). The project is supported by founding from Swiss federal office of energy SFOE.The laboratory of ceramic materials develops glass ...
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Forest Report 2015
The Forest Report 2015 provides information about the condition of the Swiss forests. It is based on the internationally recognised and standardised indicators of Forest Europe and is an international reference for sustainable forest management. The data basis is derived from comprehensive monitoring of the forest, ...
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IbD – Intensified by Design® for the intensification of processes involving solids handling
IbD® will create a holistic platform for facilitating process intensification in processes in which solids are an intrinsic part, the cornerstone of which will be an intensified-by-design® (IbD). The IbD approach is hinged on the use of robust data about a process to ‘redesign’, modify, adapt and alter that process ...