Effect of undisturbed ground temperature on the design of closed-loop geothermal systems: A case study in a semi-urban environment
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2017.05.070
Abstract: This paper presents temperature measurements in four Borehole Heat Exchangers (BHEs), equipped with fiber optics and located in a semi-urban environment (campus of the University of Liege, Belgium). A 3D numerical model is also presented… read more here.
Keywords: temperature; undisturbed ground; semi urban; urban environment ... See more keywords
Urban environment as a factor modulating metals deposition in the respiratory track and associated cancer risk
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apr.2017.11.005
Abstract: Abstract The aim of this study was to compare the inhalation cancer risk posed by PM-bound As, Cd, Pb, Ni and Cr(VI) concentrations in typical urban environment and to differentiate this risk between PM size… read more here.
Keywords: deposition; cancer risk; risk; urban environment ... See more keywords
Investigating the role of the urban environment in controlling pandemics transmission: Lessons from history
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DOI: 10.1016/j.asej.2022.101785
Abstract: It is known throughout history that vaccines are the best solutions to mitigate the effects of pandemics and control their transmission. However, before vaccines were developed, this process was being accomplished using a range of… read more here.
Keywords: pandemics transmission; role urban; environment; urban environment ... See more keywords
Distributed trajectory optimization for multiple solar-powered UAVs target tracking in urban environment by Adaptive Grasshopper Optimization Algorithm
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ast.2017.08.037
Abstract: Abstract Aiming at the trajectory optimization of the solar-powered UAVs (SUAVs) cooperative target tracking in urban environment, the distributed model predictive control (DMPC) method based on Adaptive Grasshopper Optimization Algorithm (AGOA) is proposed in this… read more here.
Keywords: trajectory optimization; target tracking; optimization; urban environment ... See more keywords
Ten questions concerning the use of drones in urban environments
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DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2019.106458
Abstract: Abstract The backdrop to the rapidly expanding use of drones is described, including development of drone technology, followed by an overview of current civilian use, focusing on use in and around the urban environment. The… read more here.
Keywords: questions concerning; use; use drones; ten questions ... See more keywords
Insights into size-segregated particulate chemistry and sources in urban environment over central Indo-Gangetic Plain.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.128030
Abstract: Size-segregated airborne fine (PM2.1) and coarse (PM>2.1) particulates were measured in an urban environment over central Indo-Gangetic plain in between 2015 and 2018 to get insights into its nature, chemistry and sources. Mean (±1σ) concentration… read more here.
Keywords: pm2; environment central; size segregated; chemistry ... See more keywords
Kalman filter-based ARAIM algorithm for integrity monitoring in urban environment
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DOI: 10.1016/j.icte.2018.05.002
Abstract: Abstract This work proposes an adaptation of Advanced Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring (ARAIM) algorithm for snapshot integrity monitoring in urban environment, using Kalman Filter (KF) as underlying positioning method. This new method can follow the… read more here.
Keywords: araim algorithm; urban environment; monitoring urban; integrity monitoring ... See more keywords
Toward the definition of a novel response spectrum for the urban environment
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DOI: 10.1016/j.soildyn.2021.106631
Abstract: Abstract The earthquake motion at a given point on the surface is commonly represented by elastic response spectra. Seismic codes, however, do not distinguish between ground motion in a county side or within an urban… read more here.
Keywords: ground; response; urban environment; elastic response ... See more keywords
Sleep and dietary habits in the urban environment: the role of chrono-nutrition
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DOI: 10.1017/s0029665117003974
Abstract: The urban environment has changed vastly over past decades, which also has had an impact on our sleep and dietary patterns and possibly health outcomes. Some studies have shown that sleep duration and sleep quality… read more here.
Keywords: chrono nutrition; sleep dietary; nutrition; urban environment ... See more keywords
Design as if bus stops mattered: exploring the potential role of public transport stops in the urban environment
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DOI: 10.1057/s41289-020-00132-8
Abstract: Public transport stops are commonly considered just as functional elements of the transport system. Their design is based on technical parameters and standardisation. Nevertheless, public transport stops can play an important role in the urban… read more here.
Keywords: transport stops; transport; public transport; role ... See more keywords
Effects of the Urban Environment on Oxidative Stress in Early Life: Insights from a Cross-fostering Experiment
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DOI: 10.1093/icb/icy099
Abstract: Abstract As urban areas expand rapidly worldwide, wildlife is exposed to a wide range of novel environmental stressors, such as increased air pollution and artificial light at night. Birds in highly polluted and/or urbanized habitats… read more here.
Keywords: antioxidant protection; oxidative damage; urban environment; environment ... See more keywords