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Offshore Wind Data Integration
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;, Doctoral thesis; Peer reviewed, 2014)Using renewable energy to meet the future electricity consumption and to reduce environmental impact is a significant target of many countries around the world. Wind power is one of the most promising renewable energy ... -
Modelling and Analysis of Non-Stationary Mobile Fading Channels Using Brownian Random Trajectory Models
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;, Doctoral thesis; Peer reviewed, 2014)The demanding mobility features of communication technologies call for the need to advance channel models (among other needs), in which non-stationary aspects of the channel are carefully taken into consideration. Owing ... -
Contractual governance : perspectives in emerging markets
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The role and development of sprinting speed in soccer
(Doctoral dissertations at the University of Agder; no. 80, Doctoral thesis, 2014)Purpose: The overall objective of this thesis was to investigate the role and development of sprinting speed in soccer. Six original studies plus a published review have been completed towards with this objective. Valid ... -
Service-Oriented Architecture for Patient-Centric eHealth Solutions
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;, Doctoral thesis; Peer reviewed, 2014)The world is in shortage of about 7.2 million healthcare workers in 2013, and the figure is estimated to grow to 12.9 million by 2035, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). On the other hand, the median age ... -
Model based design of electro-hydraulic motion control systems for offshore pipe handling equipment
(85;, Doctoral thesis; Peer reviewed, 2014)Despite the fact that hydraulics, in general, is considered a mature technology, design of hydraulic systems still offers a number of challenges for both component suppliers and manufacturers of hydraulically actuated ... -
Industrial Robot Collision Handling in Harsh Environments
(;87, Doctoral thesis; Peer reviewed, 2014)The focus in this thesis is on robot collision handling systems, mainly collision detection and collision avoidance for industrial robots operating in harsh environments (e.g. potentially explosive atmospheres found in ... -
Managing data and information quality in construction engineering : a system design approach
(Doctoral dissertations at the University of Agder; no. 79, Doctoral thesis, 2014)Following the ADR method made it possible not only to develop a tool, but also to formulate design principles and abstract the findings to a generalizable level. This study contributes to knowledge and practice in several ... -
Privacy-enhanced network monitoring
(Doctoral dissertations at the University of Agder;83, Doctoral thesis; Peer reviewed, 2013)This PhD dissertation investigates two necessary means that are required for building privacy-enhanced network monitoring systems: a policy-based privacy or confidentiality enforcement technology; and metrics measuring ... -
ERP in SMEs : exploring ERP lifestyle cost issues
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;70, Doctoral thesis; Peer reviewed, 2013)This thesis presents a study of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems lifecycle in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The majority of businesses and firms around the globe can be considered to be SMEs. Thus, ... -
Virtual world affordances for people with lifelong disability
(Doctoral dissertations at the University of Agder; no. 76, Doctoral thesis, 2014)"The findings from this thesis show that virtual worlds offer valuable affordances for people with lifelong disability and identify six affordances offered: communication, mobility, personalization, social inclusion, ... -
Digital collaboration in the wood-based construction industry: deployment of Building Information Modeling
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;84, Doctoral thesis; Peer reviewed, 2014)Building Information Modeling (BIM) is intended to promote efficiency in building design and serves as a design space where multiple actors engage in collaborative work. BIM is both a new technology and a new way of working, ... -
Syv artikler om kulde og litteratur
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder;77, Doctoral thesis; Peer reviewed, 2014) -
Learning and teaching functions and the transition from lower secondary to upper secondary school
(Doktoravhandlinger ved Universitet i Agder;78, Doctoral thesis; Peer reviewed, 2013) -
Learning and teaching functions and the transition from lower secondary to upper secondary school
(Doktoravhandlinger ved Universitet i Agder;78, Doctoral thesis; Peer reviewed, 2013) -
En statlig norm for livsfortolkning : en analyse av debatten om "Felles ekteskapslov for heterofile og homofile par” ved hjelp av Robert C. Nevilles teori om symbolsk engasjement
(Doktoravhandlinger ved Universitet i Agder; nr. 63, Doctoral thesis, 2013)In this study, the process leading up to the adoption of the Norwegian Same-sex marriage laws is taken as an example of how normativity is institutionalized in a field related to the religious dimensions of life, in a ... -
Multiobjective Optimization and Multivariable Control of Offshore Wind Turbine System
(Doctoral dissertations at University of Agder; no. 68, Doctoral thesis, 2013)Renewable energy is a hot topic all over the world. Nowadays, there are several sustainable renewable power solutions out there; hydro, wind, solar, wave and biomass to name a few. Most countries have a tendency to want ... -
Differentiated European integration : liberalisation of post, public transport and ports
(Doktoravhandlinger ved the Universitet i Agder; no. 73, Doctoral thesis, 2013)Why is liberalisation reform introduced in some areas but not in others? In an introduction and four independent yet interconnected articles, this doctoral thesis aims at making a contribution to answering the above mentioned ... -
Differentiated European integration : liberalisation of post, public transport and ports
(Doktoravhandlinger ved Universitet i Agder;73, Peer reviewed; Doctoral thesis, 2013)Why is liberalisation reform introduced in some areas but not in others? In an introduction and four independent yet interconnected articles, this doctoral thesis aims at making a contribution to answering the above mentioned ... -
Information and Communication Technologies for Integrated Operations of Ships
(Doctoral dissertations at the University of Agder;74, Doctoral thesis, 2013)Over the past three decades, information and communication technologies have filled our daily life with great comfort and convenience. As the technology keeps evolving, user expectations for more challenging cases that ...