We survey several viewpoints on the management of the planning complexity of multi-project organisations under uncertainty. A positioning framework is proposed to distinguish between different types of project-driven organisations, which is meant to aid project management in the choice between the various existing planning approaches. We discuss the current state of the art of hierarchical plan...

In this paper we extend our previous results on WiFi and image localization to include magnetic sensing for multimodal indoor localization. A two-step process is proposed that performs an initial localization estimate, followed by particle filter based tracking. Initial localization is performed using WiFi and image observations. For tracking we fuse information from WiFi, magnetic, and inertia...

Estimation of the location of a Mobile Station accurately is a key requirement to effectively provide a wide range of Location Based Services over mobile networks. Hence developing cellular positioning techniques has been a key research problem, with numerous localization solutions been proposed. These include technologies such as Cell ID, angle and time of arrival methods, statistical methods ...

Atomic force microscopes provide unprecedented access to surfaces at the nanometer level both for imaging and for local surface modifications. Precise positioning, accurate control of interaction forces and speed are critical issues when operating these instruments. This paper summarizes how modern model-based control strategies lead to higher permissible imaging speeds, improved control over t...

Background: Nutritional problems in premature newborns are of great importance for their development. In this regard, the neonatal positioning during and after feeding can have a significant effect on their nutritional tolerance. Therefore, the present study was conducted to compare the effect of two positions (i.e., prone and right lateral) on gastric residual volume ...

Despite of widespread usage of Global Positioning System (GPS), this system is considered inefficient for indoor areas. Although the most prominent positioning system is Global Positioning System, this system uses some electromagnetic waves which are unable to pass thick obstacles such as concrete roofs and trees [1]. Thus, it cannot be considered as a robust infrastructure for indoor positioni...

introduction : the dynamic interaction between mother and infant is one of the indicative factors of infants’ social and emotional development especially in stressful situations as cognitive evaluating. methods: an experimental study was completed in 2010 in tehran on a total of 40 infants (18 boys and 22girls) forming two alternative groups and varying in age of infancy (4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 mon...

In this paper, the authors describe the integration of an INS and the Locata system, that uses Locata’s position, velocity and attitude solutions to calibrate INS observations in order to achieve an accurate, robust and continuous indoor navigation solution. The multi-sensor experiment conducted at Locata’s Numerella Test Facility is described in the paper. The measurement data were collected a...

PURPOSE We evaluated the association between shock wave lithotripsy (SWL)-related pain and patient positioning during SWL. MATERIALS AND METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 162 patients who underwent their first SWL session for single renal stones from May 2010 to August 2011. One hundred thirteen patients underwent SWL in the supine position and 49 did so in the latera...

Abstract The container revolution in the last decades of 20th century determined arise ports. They further evolved so-called third-generation ports, becoming generators value added due to manipulation goods transit. increase ports is amplified core connected TEN-T/RFC corridors, where Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and three pillars smartness (ICT, Transport Energy) are present. paper deals with...