Local energy transitions are promoted as means to achieve decarbonization, ensure democratic participation by local communities in energy decision-making, and foster social acceptance of renewable energy projects. However, despite the growing maturity of energy technologies and increased policy support, …

orecasting the thermal behavior of ?exible heating assets is essential for real-time energy management in heating systems. While thermal dynamics are complex, the optimization algorithms within EMS require low-order models with minimal computational load to make rapid, real-time decisions. To bridge …

This white paper introduces the foundations of industrial automation and explains why it matters in modern production environments. It clarifies what industrial automation is and what industry cares about, such as reliability, safety, productivity and maintainability. It also explains how automation …

Forecasting the thermal behavior of flexible heating assets is essential for real-time energy management in heating systems. While thermal dynamics are complex, the optimization algorithms within energy management systems (EMS) require low-order models with minimal computational load to make rapid, real-time …

Human-centered AI must confront tensions between mutually incompatible fairness definitions and fairness requirements of algorithmic decision-making (ADM) systems. To investigate how people perceive this trade-off and how this perception can guide engineering requirements, we determine the underlying …

In this study, eye-tracking and deep learning are employed to classify pilot experience during a twin-engine Piper Seneca flight simulator based on the potential to enhance aviation training and safety through the integration of human cognitive behaviors with artificial intelligence to optimize inter-cognitive …

Aviation safety relies greatly on understanding human factors and pilot behaviour. This study uses innovative eye-tracking biometrics and predictive analytics to enhance aviation landing performance in a twin-engine Piper Seneca simulation. With a Tobii Glass 3 eye tracker, gaze patterns from two pilots …

In the SERENE project, innovations to help improve integrated energy systems in local communities are developed. A key objective is to increase local self-consumption, particularly during peak solar production hours. These innovations are tested and validated in The Aardehuizen community, a neighbourhood …

Gaussian Splatting has emerged as a powerful technique for high-fidelity 3D scene representation, yet its computational demands hinder rapid visualization, particularly on CPU-based systems. This paper introduces a lightweight method for efficient thumbnail generation from Gaussian splatting data, leveraging …

Awareness of climate change and stricter emission regulations have accelerated the search for sustainable energy solutions. A central goal is carbon-neutral energy use, minimizing greenhouse gas emissions while ensuring reliable energy supply. In applications with limited grid access—such as festivals, …