• A Methodical Quantification of Needle Visibility and Echogenicity in Ultrasound Images 

      Van De Berg, Nick J; Sanchez-Margallo, Juan A.; van Dijke, Arjan P; Langø, Thomas; Van Den Dobbelsteen, John J (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)
      During ultrasound-guided percutaneous interventions, needle localization can be a challenge. To increase needle visibility, enhancements of both the imaging methods and the needle surface properties have been investigated. ...
    • A methodology to improve the performance of PV integrated shading devices using multi-objective optimization 

      Taveres-Cachat, Ellika; Lobaccaro, Gabriele; Goia, Francesco; Chaudhary, Gaurav (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)
      Solar energy can be exploited efficiently in building façades using building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV). This study presents a methodology to optimize the design of fixed, parametrically modelled PV integrated shading ...
    • A miniaturized pressure sensor with inherent biofouling protection designed for in vivo applications 

      Clausen, Ingelin; Moe, Sigurd T.; Tvedt, Lars Geir Whist; Vogl, Andreas; Wang, Dag Thorstein (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2011)
      The design, fabrication, and measurement results for a diaphragm-based single crystal silicon sensor element of size 820 µm × 820 µm × 500 µm are presented. The sensor element is designed for in vivo applications with ...
    • A Model-Based Approach to Support Safety-Related Decisions in the Petroleum Domain 

      Montecchi, Leonardo; Refsdal, Atle; Lollini, Paolo; Bondavalli, Andrea (Chapter, 2016)
      Accidents on petroleum installations can have huge consequences; to mitigate the risk, a number of safety barriers are devised. Faults and unexpected events may cause barriers to temporarily deviate from their nominal ...
    • A Model-Driven Approach to Interoperability in B2B Data Exchange 

      Roman, Dumitru; Morin, Brice; Wang, Sixuan; Berre, Arne- Jørgen (Chapter, 2011)
      With the B2B data exchange becoming ubiquitous nowadays, automating as much as possible the exchange of data between collaborative enterprise systems is a key requirement for ensuring agile interoperability and scalability ...
    • A modular approach to the modelling and analysis of risk scenarios with mutual depenencies 

      Brændeland, Gyrd; Dahl, Heidi Elisabeth Iuell; Stølen, Ketil (Research report, 2008)
      This report describes a modular approach to the modelling and analysis of risk scenarios with mutual dependencies. The presented approach may be used to deduce the risk-level of an overall system from previous risk analyses ...
    • A Motion based Real-time Foveation Control Loop for Rapid and Relevant 3D Laser Scanning 

      Breivik, Gøril M.; Thielemann, Jens T; Berge, Asbjørn; Skotheim, Øystein; Kirkhus, Trine (Lecture, 2011)
      We present an implementation of a novel foveating 3D sensor concept, inspired by the human eye, which intends to allow future robots to better interact with their surroundings. The sensor is based on a time-of-flight laser ...
    • A Motion based Real-time Foveation Control Loop for Rapid and Relevant 3D Laser Scanning 

      Breivik, Gøril Margrethe; Thielemann, Jens T; Berge, Asbjørn; Skotheim, Øystein; Kirkhus, Trine (Chapter, 2011)
      We present an implementation of a novel foveating 3D sensor concept, inspired by the human eye, which intends to allow future robots to better interact with their surroundings. The sensor is based on a time-of-flight laser ...
    • A Multi-dimensional Framework for Characterizing Domain Specific Languages 

      Mohagheghi, Parastoo (Lecture, 2007)
      The paper presents a questionnaire to assess Domain Specific Languages based on a multi-dimensional framework for characterizing languages. An issue is whether and how to distinguish between characteristics of domain-specific ...
    • A MULTI-DOMAIN 1D PARTICLE-REACTOR MODEL FOR PACKED BED REACTOR REACTOR APPLICATIONS 

      Tabib, Mandar; Cloete, Schalk Willem Petrus; Morud, John; Lysberg, Magne; Amini, Shahriar (Chapter, 2017)
      A validated multi-domain 1D particle-reactor model has been developed to simulate packed bed reactor operation. Two main components of the model are: (1) a particle model for simulating the radial distribution of chemical ...
    • A multi-perspective account of safety (MUPSY) 

      Rosness, Ragnar; Tinmannsvik, Ranveig Kviseth; Haavik, Torgeir Kolstø (Lecture, 2017)
    • A multi-sensor system for automatic analysis of classical cross-country skiing techniques 

      Seeberg, Trine Margrethe; Tjønnås, Johannes; Rindal, Ole Marius Hoel; Haugnes, Pål; Dalgard, Steffen Harald; Sandbakk, Øyvind (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)
      Commercial systems utilizing data from inertial measurement units (IMUs) to analyse movement patterns have not yet been adapted to monitor daily training in cross-country (XC) skiing. The main purposes of this study are ...
    • A multimodal image guiding system for Navigated Ultrasound Bronchoscopy (EBUS): A human feasibility study 

      Sorger, Hanne; Hofstad, Erlend Fagertun; Amundsen, Tore; Langø, Thomas; Bakeng, Janne Beate Lervik; Leira, Håkon Olav (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)
      Background Endobronchial ultrasound transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) is the endoscopic method of choice for confirming lung cancer metastasis to mediastinal lymph nodes. Precision is crucial for correct ...
    • A new acoustic coupling fluid with ability to reduce ultrasound imaging artefacts in brain tumour surgery - a phase I study 

      Unsgård, Geirmund; Sagberg, Lisa Millgård; Muller, Sebastien; Selbekk, Tormod (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)
      Background Anovel acoustic coupling fluid (ACF), with the potential to reduce surgically induced image artefacts during intraoperative ultrasound imaging in brain tumour surgery, has been evaluated with respect to image ...
    • A new and improved host-independent plasmid system for RK2-based conjugal transfer 

      Aakvik, Trine; Lale, Rahmi; Degnes, Kristin Fløgstad; Lando, Malin; Valla, Svein (Journal article, 2014)
      Bacterial conjugation is a process that is mediated either by a direct cell-to-cell junction or by formation of a bridge between the cells. It is often used to transfer DNA constructs designed in Escherichia coli to recipient ...
    • A New Dawn for the Dark Knight: Securing BATMAN 

      Graarud, Espen Grannes; Bowitz, Anne Gabrielle; Brown, Lawrie; JAATUN, Martin Gilje (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2011)
      The Better Approach To Mobile Ad-hoc Networking (BATMAN) protocol is designed as an alternative to ad-hoc network routing protocols such as OLSR. Like most such proposals, BATMAN does not provide any security mechanisms ...
    • A new Norwegian bioeconomy based on cultivation and processing of seaweeds: Opportunities and R&D needs 

      Skjermo, Jorunn; Aasen, Inga Marie; Arff, Johanne; Broch, Ole Jacob; Carvajal, Ana Karina; Christie, Hartvig C; Forbord, Silje; Olsen, Yngvar; Reitan, Kjell Inge; Rustad, Turid; Sandquist, Judit; Solbakken, Roar; Steinhovden, Kristine; Wittgens, Bernd; Wolff, Robert; Handå, Aleksander (SINTEF Rapport;A25981, Research report, 2014)
    • A new procedure for automatic path planning in bronchoscopy 

      Ciobirca, C; Langø, Thomas; Gruionu, G; Leira, Håkon Olav; Gruionu, Lucian; Pastrama, SD (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)
      Virtual bronchoscopy is often used for planning a real bronchoscopy procedure. Software applications are developed for virtual bronchoscopy, involving usually segmentation of the tracheobronchial tree from the medical image ...
    • A Norwegian ZEB Definition Guideline 

      Fufa, Selamawit Mamo; Schlanbusch, Reidun Dahl; Sørnes, Kari; Inman, Marianne Rose; Andresen, Inger (ZEB Project report;29, Research report, 2016)
      The objective of this report is to provide a comprehensive and consistent guideline for the Norwegian definition of Zero Emission Buildings (ZEB) and the associated calculation methodologies. The guidelines described in ...
    • A Norwegian ZEB-definition embodied emission 

      Kristjansdottir, Torhildur; Fjeldheim, Henning; Selvig, Eivind; Risholt, Birgit Dagrun; Time, Berit; Georges, Laurent; Dokka, Tor Helge; Bourelle, Julien; Bohne, Rolf André; Cervenka, Zdena (ZEB Project report;17, Research report, 2014)
      This report deals with how to define what a Zero Emission Building (ZEB) is with explanation and analysis of different parameters related to embodied emissions of CO2 equivalents. The report can be used as a guidance tool ...