Essays about: "the of traffic hazard"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 essays containing the words the of traffic hazard.

  1. 1. Autonomous transportation for a Swedish production facility : Mapping the technological and regulatory hurdles

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

    Author : Karl Fredriksson; [2021]
    Keywords : AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES; AUTONOMOUS TRUCKS; ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE; INQUIRY; TRAFFIC SAFETY; SJÄLVKÖRANDE FORDON; SJÄLVKÖRANDE LASTBILAR; ARTIFICIELL INTELLIGENS; UTREDNINGSARBETE; TRAFIKSÄKERHET;

    Abstract : The technology of autonomous vehicles has the potential to provide a significant number of safety, efficiency and environmental benefits to those who are able to harness it. As such, it is only natural that the company which is the subject of this project should want to explore this field, since the company prides itself on being at the cutting edge of both environmental sustainability and technological advancement. READ MORE

  3. 2. Developing Markov chain models for train delay evolution in winter climate

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för fysik

    Author : Frej Sundqvist; [2021]
    Keywords : Markov chains; Train delay;

    Abstract : The traffic on Swedish railways is increasing and punctuality is of important matter for both passenger and freight trains. The problem of modeling train delay evolution is complex since conflicts between trains can occur and since a delay can have a wide variety of causes. Swedish railways faces in addition harsh winter climate. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Nordic Prediction Method For Railway Traffic Noise : Improvements of the current corrections forrailway bridges, switches and crossings

    University essay from KTH/Byggnadsmaterial

    Author : KRISTÍN HELGADÓTTIR; RAGNHEIÐUR BJÖRNSDÓTTIR; [2019]
    Keywords : The Nordic Prediction Method; Railway traffic; Railway noise; Noise measurements; Acoustics; Steel bridges; Concrete bridges; Switches; Railway crossings; Correction factor; Correction for track condition;

    Abstract : Railway noise is a very important and growing health hazard in today´s society.Railway systems pass through towns and cities and create noise. When trainsride through or over railway bridges, switches and crossings the noise increasessubstantially, causing great annoyance to the residents in the area. READ MORE

  5. 4. Road traffic congestion detection and tracking with Spark Streaming analytics

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Thorsteinn Thorri Sigurdsson; [2018]
    Keywords : streaming; graph processing; congestion; community detection; connected components;

    Abstract : Road traffic congestion causes several problems. For instance, slow moving traffic in congested regions poses a safety hazard to vehicles approaching the congested region and increased commuting times lead to higher transportation costs and increased pollution. READ MORE

  6. 5. Porous asphalt as a method for reducing urban storm water runoff in Lund, Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Gea Hallen; [2017]
    Keywords : PCSWMM; urban flood modelling; porous asphalt; Physical geography and Ecosystem Science; Technology and Engineering; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Flooding is a major risk to the ever increasing urban population, posing a threat to human lives but also causing traffic interruptions, economic losses and pollution. Built up areas are prone to flooding due to the changes of previously pervious surfaces being covered by buildings and impervious pavements, such as asphalt. READ MORE