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View article: HFSS and NOVA classification of foods: similarities and differences between these scores in the UK food supply using myfood24 data
HFSS and NOVA classification of foods: similarities and differences between these scores in the UK food supply using myfood24 data Open
Current use of the food classifications: High in Fat, Salt and Sugar (HFSS) and NOVA (a scheme for food processing) for public health policy is challenging. HFSS-based policies focus on measurable nutrient content. NOVA score 4, Ultra Proc…
View article: Analysis on Evaluations of Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute’s Wave Energy Converter’s Field Data Using WEC-Sim and Gazebo: A Simulation Tool Comparison
Analysis on Evaluations of Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute’s Wave Energy Converter’s Field Data Using WEC-Sim and Gazebo: A Simulation Tool Comparison Open
Although many studies have validated wave energy converter (WEC) numerical models against scaled prototype experimental data, there remains a notable lack of validation using data from full-scale deployed WECs. This paper compares two nume…
View article: Sustainability metrics of the UK diet using myfood24
Sustainability metrics of the UK diet using myfood24 Open
Promotion of sustainable healthy diets requires comprehensive metrics to assess environmental impact of foods consumed 1 . Existing food systems are failing to meet the needs of current and future generations, by operating outside several …
View article: Wave Energy Converter Power Take-Off Modeling and Validation From Experimental Bench Tests
Wave Energy Converter Power Take-Off Modeling and Validation From Experimental Bench Tests Open
This article describes the implementation of a new numerical model of the power take-off system installed in the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute wave energy converter, a device developed to provide power to various oceanic researc…
View article: Pioneer WEC concept design report
Pioneer WEC concept design report Open
The “Pioneer WEC” project is targeted at developing a wave energy generator for the Coastal Surface Mooring (CSM) system within the Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI) Pioneer Array. The CSM utilizes solar photovoltaic and wind generation…
View article: Chapter 3: Herdsman+: artificial intelligence enabled systems and services for livestock farming
Chapter 3: Herdsman+: artificial intelligence enabled systems and services for livestock farming Open
The application of artificial intelligence coupled with the growth in the availability of cost- effective low power computing platforms, has accelerated the adoption of on-farm technologies that support the decision making of farmers. An e…
View article: Near‐Bed Structure of Sediment Gravity Flows Measured by Motion‐Sensing “Boulder‐Like” Benthic Event Detectors (BEDs) in Monterey Canyon
Near‐Bed Structure of Sediment Gravity Flows Measured by Motion‐Sensing “Boulder‐Like” Benthic Event Detectors (BEDs) in Monterey Canyon Open
The near‐bed section of submarine gravity flows travels at the highest and most destructive speeds making direct measurements of this region of the flow difficult. Here results are presented from “boulder‐like” Benthic Event Detectors (BED…
View article: MBARI-WEC September and October 2022 Field Data
MBARI-WEC September and October 2022 Field Data Open
This data is needed to simulate a model of the MBARI-WEC (Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, Wave Energy Converter device) in a simulation environment (e.g. Gazebo) for 56 observation dates in the time between September and October …
View article: ARISE (certCOIN)- inspiring demand for sustainable energy skills
ARISE (certCOIN)- inspiring demand for sustainable energy skills Open
The European AEC Sector now faces impending challenges over the next decade concerning escalating climate targets. To reach these targets, it vital that the green economy deliver a better-skilled workforce and develops new competencies and…
View article: Classification of Cattle Behaviours Using Neck-Mounted Accelerometer-Equipped Collars and Convolutional Neural Networks
Classification of Cattle Behaviours Using Neck-Mounted Accelerometer-Equipped Collars and Convolutional Neural Networks Open
Monitoring cattle behaviour is core to the early detection of health and welfare issues and to optimise the fertility of large herds. Accelerometer-based sensor systems that provide activity profiles are now used extensively on commercial …
View article: Precision Beef - Animal Behaviour Classification
Precision Beef - Animal Behaviour Classification Open
The data set contains sensor data for three cattle behaviours, (Eating, Rumination and Other). In particular, it contains 18 animals over three farm trials in the Easter Howgate Farm, Edinburgh, UK. Each animal is assigned a unique identif…
View article: Precision Beef - Animal Behaviour Classification
Precision Beef - Animal Behaviour Classification Open
The data set contains sensor data for three cattle behaviours, (Eating, Rumination and Other). In particular, it contains 18 animals over three farm trials in the Easter Howgate Farm, Edinburgh, UK. Each animal is assigned a unique identif…
View article: The MBARI-WEC: a power source for ocean sensing
The MBARI-WEC: a power source for ocean sensing Open
Interest in wave energy converters to provide autonomous power to various ocean-bound systems, such as autonomous underwater vehicles, sensor systems, and even aquaculture farms, has grown in recent years. The Monterey Bay Aquarium Researc…
View article: Composite Laminate Delamination Detection Using Transient Thermal Conduction Profiles and Machine Learning Based Data Analysis
Composite Laminate Delamination Detection Using Transient Thermal Conduction Profiles and Machine Learning Based Data Analysis Open
Delaminations within aerospace composites are of particular concern, presenting within composite laminate structures without visible surface indications. Transmission based thermography techniques using contact temperature sensors and surf…
View article: Improving the Sustainability of the Built Environment by Upskilling SMEs in Building Information Modelling Through the Horizon 2020 BIMcert Project
Improving the Sustainability of the Built Environment by Upskilling SMEs in Building Information Modelling Through the Horizon 2020 BIMcert Project Open
The construction industry consumes up to 50% of mineral resources excavated from nature, generates about 33% of CO2 present in the atmosphere, and is responsible for 40% of total global energy through construction and operation of building…
View article: Identifying Defects in Aerospace Composite Sandwich Panels Using High-Definition Distributed Optical Fibre Sensors
Identifying Defects in Aerospace Composite Sandwich Panels Using High-Definition Distributed Optical Fibre Sensors Open
Automated methods for detecting defects within composite materials are highly desirable in the drive to increase throughput, optimise repair program effectiveness and reduce component replacement. Tap-testing has traditionally been used fo…
View article: Defect Detection in Aerospace Sandwich Composite Panels Using Conductive Thermography and Contact Sensors
Defect Detection in Aerospace Sandwich Composite Panels Using Conductive Thermography and Contact Sensors Open
Sandwich panels consisting of two Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) outer skins and an aluminium honeycomb core are a common structure of surfaces on commercial aircraft due to the beneficial strength–weight ratio. Mechanical defects …
View article: The Internet of Things enhancing animal welfare and farm operational efficiency
The Internet of Things enhancing animal welfare and farm operational efficiency Open
The growth in wirelessly enabled sensor network technologies has enabled the low cost deployment of sensor platforms with applications in a range of sectors and communities. In the agricultural domain such sensors have been the foundation …
View article: Non-Destructive Identification of Fibre Orientation in Multi-Ply Biaxial Laminates Using Contact Temperature Sensors
Non-Destructive Identification of Fibre Orientation in Multi-Ply Biaxial Laminates Using Contact Temperature Sensors Open
Fibre orientation within composite structures dictates the material properties of the laminate once cured. The ability to accurately and automatically assess fibre orientation of composite parts is a significant enabler in the goal to opti…
View article: Detecting Heat Stress in Dairy Cattle Using Neck-Mounted Activity Collars
Detecting Heat Stress in Dairy Cattle Using Neck-Mounted Activity Collars Open
Collar-based activity sensors are in common use as a means of detecting oestrus to optimise farm fertility and, hence, productivity. Recently, the same acceleration-derived signals have been processed to detect the time spent ruminating an…
View article: Contrasting effects of high-starch and high-sugar diets on ruminal function in cattle
Contrasting effects of high-starch and high-sugar diets on ruminal function in cattle Open
The experiment reported in this research paper aimed to determine whether clinical and subclinical effects on cattle were similar if provided with isoenergetic and isonitrogenous challenge diets in which carbohydrate sources were predomina…
View article: Automatic Annotation of Subsea Pipelines Using Deep Learning
Automatic Annotation of Subsea Pipelines Using Deep Learning Open
Regulatory requirements for sub-sea oil and gas operators mandates the frequent inspection of pipeline assets to ensure that their degradation and damage are maintained at acceptable levels. The inspection process is usually sub-contracted…
View article: BIMCERT Project: Digital Competencies Training for a More Sustainable Built Environment
BIMCERT Project: Digital Competencies Training for a More Sustainable Built Environment Open
The global buildings sector is now responsible for 40% of final energy consumption as well as accounting for 33% of energy-related carbon dioxide emissions.This has far resulted in a growing urgency to address energy and emissions from bui…
View article: Identification of the Rumination in Cattle Using Support Vector Machines with Motion-Sensitive Bolus Sensors
Identification of the Rumination in Cattle Using Support Vector Machines with Motion-Sensitive Bolus Sensors Open
The reticuloruminal function is central to the digestive efficiency in ruminants. For cattle, collar- and ear tag-based accelerometer monitors have been developed to assess the time spent ruminating on an individual animal. Cattle that are…
View article: Image analysis framework with focus evaluation for in situ characterisation of particle size and shape attributes
Image analysis framework with focus evaluation for in situ characterisation of particle size and shape attributes Open
Particle processing industries, such as pharmaceutical, food processing and consumer goods sectors, increasingly require strategies to control and engineer particle attributes. In both traditional batch and continuous processes, particle s…
View article: Learning Air Pollution with Bidirectional LSTM RNN
Learning Air Pollution with Bidirectional LSTM RNN Open
An accurate understanding of air pollutants in a continuous space-time domain by spatiotemporal interpolation is critical for meaningful assessment of the quantitative relationship between the public health and perennial environmental expo…
View article: Machine Learning Approach for Detection of nonTor Traffic
Machine Learning Approach for Detection of nonTor Traffic Open
Intrusion detection has attracted a considerable interest from researchers and industry. After many years of research the community still faces the problem of building reliable and efficient intrusion detection systems (IDS) capable of han…
View article: Machine Learning Approach for Detectionof nonTor Traffic
Machine Learning Approach for Detectionof nonTor Traffic Open
Intrusion detection has attracted a considerable interest from researchers and industry.After many years of research the community still faces the problem of building reliable and efficient intrusion detection systems (IDS) capable of hand…
View article: Pervasive eHealth services a security and privacy risk awareness survey
Pervasive eHealth services a security and privacy risk awareness survey Open
—The human factor is often recognised as a major aspect of cyber-security research. Risk and situational perception are identified as key factors in the decision making process, often playing a lead role in the adoption of security mechani…