Essays about: "contact point search"

Found 3 essays containing the words contact point search.

1. 1. The Effect of Geometrical Contact Input to Wheel-Rail Contact Model

   University essay from KTH/Spårfordon

   Author : Michael Martin; [2018]
   Keywords : Wheel-rail contact; geometrical contact input; contact point search; contact patch; rail vehicle.;

   Abstract : Wheel-rail contact is an important aspect of railway, the forces transferred between the wheel and rail are the one that guide, brake, or accelerate the train, and that is why the understanding of the contact between wheel and rail is an interesting research topic. In this master thesis wheel-rail contact model named ANALYN is used to see the effect of the different geometrical input, like undeformed distance, relative longitudinal curvature, and relative lateral curvature calculation affect the contact patch estimation formed at the wheel-rail contact. READ MORE

3. 2. Response to olfactory stimuli in gregarious Pieris brassicae caterpillars

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

   Author : Louise Malmgren; [2011]
   Keywords : olfaction; olfactometer; caterpillar; host search; Pieris brassicae; Lepidoptera; Brassica oleracea; cauliflower; broccoli; cabbage; stimuli;

   Abstract : Insects search primarily to find food, egg-laying sites, resting sites or conspecifics. Understanding the search behaviour of insects at the point when they are not in contact with the host is relevant to for instance the control of pest species. READ MORE

4. 3. Images of time : master essay

   University essay from Textil

   Author : Helga Sif Guðmundsdóttir; [2009]
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   Abstract : Reflections and thoughts about time and materialization is my main theme in this essay. I start with introducing my background as a musician and how I moved from there into art. My search in wanting to build a bridge between these two art forms and discussing the differences between thenature of music and art. READ MORE