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Delt situasjonsforståelse under søk og redning i nordområdene
(Research report; Forskningsrapport, 2016-05-03)Prosjektets mål er å bidra til økt kunnskap om hvordan etablere delt situasjonsforståelse mellom sentrale aktører innen SAR i Nordområdet. Prosjektgruppa har arbeidet ut ifra en menneske-teknologi-organisasjon (MTO) tilnærming og hvor vi har sett på <br>1) menneskelige og organisatoriske faktorer og <br>2) tekniske faktorer som virker inn på etableringen av delt situasjonsforståelse mellom aktører.<br> ... -
Shock Tube. Detail overview of equipment and instruments in the shock tube experimental setup
(Book; Bok, 2015)The shock tube is a device in which a normal shock wave is produced by the interaction of fluids at significantly high-pressure difference. The shock tube is comprised of two sections known as driver and driven sections. These two sections are interacted with the high-speed valve or a bursting disc. When the interaction happens, a shock wave forms almost instantaneously and propagates into the driven ... -
Empirical analysis of time-lagged cross-correlations in the Norwegian Stock Market. A discussion of the Efficient Market Hypothesis
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2016-12-15)In this thesis we challenge the existence of weak efficiency in the Norwegian Stock Marked, by analysing time-lagged cross-correlations between log-return series from 811 stocks listed on the Oslo stock exchange and by creating prediction strategies based on the discovered patterns. We limit the strategies to predicting the direction of the movements of the time series only, i.e. either generating ... -
Studies Towards the Synthesis of DKP Analogues. Investigations of Bis-lactim Ether Reactivity with Aldehydes and Ketones
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2016-05-19)A group of molecules with the name diketopiperazines (DKP) are called so, because of their diketopiperazine ring as the core structural unit. Mainly there are 3 types of diketopiperazies which only differ in in the position of the keto group, one type has the keto groups in 2,3- position; another in 2,5-; and the third in 2,6- position. The 2,5- isomer has attracted great interest, because of compounds ... -
Characterization and structural analysis of class D β-lactamases: variants and mutants of OXA-type carbapenemases
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2016-05-18)The rise and spread of antibiotic resistant bacteria is posing a serious threat to the global health; antibiotic drugs are rendered ineffective and common infectious diseases become harder or impossible to treat. The beta-lactamase enzymes, with their ability to hydrolyze the beta-lactam antibiotics, are a major cause of resistant bacteria. The OXA-beta-lactamase enzymes are one of the most alarming ... -
An Insight into the Aliivibrio genus. A comparative study on relationships and traits of species within the genus Aliivibrio
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2016-05-18)Few studies have emphasized on the genus Aliivibrio as a whole and lags behind the better known Vibrio. Nevertheless, the Aliivibrio has for several decades been associated with species expressing bioluminescence like the Aliivibrio fischeri, but has also been linked to costly diseases in the fish farming industry such as Aliivibrio salmonicida. In an attempt to gain insight in the genus on a ... -
Paris-toppmøtet og spillet om CO2-kvotene
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A Brief Look at the Performance of PV in Norway
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2016-12-15)In the past years the Norwegian PV market has grown substantially. The importance of data on how PV systems perform in Norway is therefore also increasing. In this thesis several Norwegian PV systems are analyzed mainly in terms of annual specific yields. The systems are located in western and southeastern Norway and near horizontal, tilted and vertical modules are looked at. Results show pretty ... -
Novel antimicrobial peptides EeCentrocins 1, 2 and EeStrongylocin 2 from the Edible sea urchin Echinus esculentus have 6-br-trp post-translational modifications
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016-03-23)The global problem of microbial resistance to antibiotics has resulted in an urgent need to develop new antimicrobial agents. Natural antimicrobial peptides are considered promising candidates for drug development. Echinoderms, which rely on innate immunity factors in the defence against harmful microorganisms, are sources of novel antimicrobial peptides. This study aimed to isolate and characterise ... -
Scanning acoustic microscopy—A novel noninvasive method to determine tumor interstitial fluid pressure in a xenograft tumor model
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016-04-22)Elevated tumor interstitial fluid pressure (TIFP) is a prominent feature of solid tumors and hampers the transmigration of therapeutic macromolecules, for example, large monoclonal antibodies, from tumor-supplying vessels into the tumor interstitium. TIFP values of up to 40 mm Hg have been measured in experimental solid tumors using two conventional invasive techniques: the wick-in-needle and the ... -
Learning similarities between irregularly sampled short multivariate time series from EHRs
(Conference object; Konferansebidrag, 2016-12-04)A large fraction of the Electronic Health Records consists of clinical multivariate time series. Building models for extracting information from these is important for improving the understanding of diseases, patient care and treatment. Such time series are oftentimes particularly challenging since they are characterized by multiple, possibly dependent variables, length variability and irregular ... -
Computational Fluid Dynamic Analysis of the Tesla Valve
(Conference object; Konferansebidrag, 2016-12-08)Serbian-born inventor Nikola Tesla invented the Tesla valve (Tesla's Valvular Conduit) and patented it in 1919. The Tesla valve is unique in the sense that it does not have any moving parts, but it can work as a one-way valve. Nikola Tesla invented this unit without advanced mathematical models, nor with the help of modern computing power. The original Tesla valve consisted of a set of cavities and ... -
Open-ended response theory with polarizable embedding: multiphoton absorption in biomolecular systems
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016-09-19)We present the theory and implementation of an open-ended framework for electric response properties at the level of Hartree–Fock and Kohn–Sham density functional theory that includes effects from the molecular environment modeled by the polarizable embedding (PE) model. With this new state-of-the-art multiscale functionality, electric response properties to any order can be calculated for molecules ... -
Amplitude and size scaling for interchange motions of plasma filaments
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016-12-07)The interchange dynamics and velocity scaling of blob-like plasma filaments are investigated using a two-field reduced fluid model. For incompressible flows due to buoyancy, the maximum velocity is proportional to the square root of the relative amplitude and the square root of its cross-field size. For compressible flows in a non-uniform magnetic field, this square root scaling only holds ... -
Implementing and optimizing a Sparse Matrix-Vector Multiplication with UPC
(Research report; Forskningsrapport, 2016)Programmability and performance-per-watt are the major challenges of the race to Exascale. In this study we focus on Partitioned Global Address Space (PGAS) languages, using UPC as a particular example. This category of parallel languages provides ease of programming as a strong advantage over the classic Message Passing Interface(MPI). PGAS has also advantages compared to classic shared memory ... -
Thermal Properties of SK One Component Polyurethane using Experiments and Multiphysics Simulations
(Conference object; Konferansebidrag, 2016-12-08)This study proposes to determine the thermal conductivity of SK One Component Polyurethane (SKOCP) developed by China Institute of Water Resources & Hydropower Research Beijing IWHR-KHL Co. Ltd. SKOCP provides excellent proof of aging and chemical resistance of this material. It is non-toxic, acts as a good anti-seepage, offers anti-abrasion and good anti-freezing performance. In addition, it has ... -
Study of Acoustics Properties of SK One Component Polyurethane and its Application in Arctic Marine Structures
(Conference object; Konferansebidrag, 2016-12-08)Marine noise reduction tends to be challenging and requires a comprehensive engineering approach. The soundproofing materials for marine noise reduction are usually exposed to high temperatures, potential fluid or oil spills, engine maintenance and a high airflow environment. This work looks into the acoustic proofing properties of a non-toxic material ‘SK One Component Polyurethane’ developed by ... -
Review of Peltier and Resistive Heating Elements through Infrared Imaging
(Conference object; Konferansebidrag, 2016-12-08)The study includes the review of the heating elements to develop the fundamental understanding. The heating elements to be investigated are Peltier and Resistive types. Both have different working principles and they are used in various industrial applications for cooling and heating purposes. The Infrared (IR) wavelength is emitted by each object at a temperature above absolute zero. IR light is ... -
Active Infrared Observation for Ice Detection in Anti/De-Icing Systems for Marine Applications in Arctic Region
(Conference object; Konferansebidrag, 2016-12-08)The number of shipping operations is on the rise in the Arctic region. As a result of these increased activities, significant challenges are being encountered with respect to safety and reliability. One of the challenges is an accretion of ice. The icing on ships and offshore structures is caused by atmospheric sources and sea spray. The sea spray is the main source of icing and is generated by the ... -
Ice Detection of Pure and Saline Ice Using Infrared Signature
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016-11-30)The paper shows the possible implementation of an Infrared (IR) ice detection technique. In respect of safety in marine operations, saline ice detection can be significant for automated de-icing systems. Experimentation is performed to observe and detect saline and pure ice samples. The discussed detection mechanism is unique and differs from passive IR detection by introducing the self-heating ...