Blar i SINTEF Open på forfatter "Merz, Mariann"
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Autonomous UAS-Based Agriculture Applications: General Overview and Relevant European Case Studies
Merz, Mariann; Pedro, Dário; Skliros, Vasileios; Bergenhem, Carl; Himanka, Mikko; Houge, Torbjørn; Lundkvist, Henrik; Matos-Carvalho, João P.; Cürüklü, Baran; Hamrén, Rasmus; Ameri, Afshin E.; Ahlberg, Carl; Johansen, Gorm Idar (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Emerging precision agriculture techniques rely on the frequent collection of high-quality data which can be acquired efficiently by unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The main obstacle for wider adoption of this technology is ... -
Barriers to prevent and limit acute releases to sea
Hauge, Stein; Håbrekke, Solfrid; Kråkenes, Tony; Lundteigen, Mary Ann; Merz, Mariann (Research report, 2012)This report summarizes the work performed in PDS-BIP activity 2: "Environmental barrier indicators". The purpose of the present report is to propose a set of suitable indicators for a specified drilling scenario and to ... -
Bruk av droner i nordområdene
Bakken, Trond; Johnsen, Stig Ole; Holmstrøm, Sture; Merz, Mariann; Transeth, Aksel Andreas; Grøtli, Esten Ingar; Risholm, Petter; Storvold, Rune (SINTEF rapport;2019:01284, Research report, 2019)Formålet med denne rapporten er å vise eksempler på bruk av fjernstyrte og autonome droner i petroleumssektoren og vise hvilke utviklingstrender innen droneteknologi som er viktige. Utfordringer og muligheter for bruk av ... -
A gap analysis for automated cargo handling operations with geared vessels frequenting small sized ports
Merz, Mariann; Grøtli, Esten Ingar; Mørkrid, Odd Erik; Tangstad, Espen Johansen; Fossøy, Synne; Nordahl, Håvard (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)With the Yara Birkeland, the world’s first autonomous cargo ship developed for commercial use, nearing regular unmanned operation, it is crucial to assess the availability and readiness of unmanned cargo handling solutions. ... -
Market Study on Inspection and Maintenance Robotics in Norway - Suppliers, Market Needs and Challenges
Merz, Mariann; Transeth, Aksel Andreas; Evjemo, Linn Danielsen; Kelasidi, Eleni (SINTEF rapporter;00938, Research report, 2023)New and more complex industrial applications of robotic systems for inspection and maintenance (I&M) purposes are enabled by the continuous improvements to the system capabilities. Key factors that fuel this development ... -
RINVE Feasibility Study 2018
Merz, Mariann; Transeth, Aksel Andreas; Eleftheriadis, Ragnhild; Knudsen, Ole Øystein; Schulerud, Helene (SINTEF Rapport ( ISSN 1504-9795);2018:00967, Research report, 2018)This report summarizes end user needs and supplier capabilities within the "Automation and Robotics for Inspection and Maintenance" (RINVE) Network as identified in an innovation workshop held on the 10th of April 2018 at ... -
Safety and security of drones in the oil and gas industry
Johnsen, Stig Ole; Bakken, Trond; Transeth, Aksel Andreas; Holmstrøm, Sture; Merz, Mariann; Grøtli, Esten Ingar; Jacobsen, Sigurd Robert; Storvold, Rune (Chapter, 2020)This paper describes safety and security challenges and best practices of the use of drones in the oil and gas industry, with consideration of the harsh weather conditions in the Northern Territories of Norway. We have ... -
Snake Robots for Space Applications(SAROS)
Merz, Mariann; Transeth, Aksel Andreas; Johansen, Gorm Idar; Bjerkeng, Magnus Christian (SINTEF Rapport;, Research report, 2018)This report explores relevant concepts for use of snake robots in Space, specifically for use onboard the International Space Station, for exploration of Moon lava tubes and for exploration of low-gravity bodies such as ...