The selection of an adequate response reduction factor (R) in the seismic design of a reinforced concrete building is critical to the building’s seismic response. To construct a robust structure, the R factor should be chosen based on the building’s resilience performance. Since no background was provided for the selection of R factors, the study focuses on the right selection of R factors in relation ...

One of the novel new features of mobile 5G networks is what is commonly known as "Ultra Reliable Low Latency" communication. To achieve the "Low Latency" part, it is necessary to introduce processing and storage capabilities closer to the radio access network, thus introducing Edge data centers. An Edge data center will be capable of hosting third-party applications and a user of these ...

The utilization of drones for search and rescue operations has become more prevalent over the years. Drones can provide an aerial perspective which can aid first responders in gaining an overview of a situation. Autonomous drones can automate search and rescue operations by removing the human pilot, which can increase efficiency and lower costs. The increased development of machine learning models ...

In the past decade, substantial advancements have been achieved in effectively utilizing video surveillance and associated analysis technologies within the realm of sports. This progress has been particularly noteworthy in elite sports, where the exploitation of athletes’ digital footprints for sports analytics has emerged as a catalytic factor, ushering in a paradigm shift in comprehending and ...

This thesis explores integrating deep learning techniques into photography, aiming to automate the identification of good images within large datasets. The primary focus is developing a deep learning-based system called DeepRoom that rates and evaluates photographs based on photography-specific technical criteria. To accomplish this, the research methodology encompasses qualitative research alongside ...

The Arctic Tundra is an extremely cold desert-like environment. It is the home to many different species of animals and plants. With the oncoming threat of climate change, this biome is at risk of losing its biodiversity. This disruption of the Arctic Tundra caused by climate change, is what researchers at COAT with the assistance of UiT’s DAO project is trying to monitor. To be able to achieve this ...

At the one end of the spectrum, locally installed applications allow users to work offline and at their convenience but do not support collaboration among multiple users or devices. At the other end, cloud-based applications offer collaboration and data synchronization but require an uninterrupted internet connection. To address these limitations, Local-First software was introduced to merge the ...

This master’s thesis evaluates the scalability and cost-effectiveness of the AWS cloud platform used to collect and utilize data generated by the 87 digitally equipped trams. The SL-18 Cloud Platform was developed before the trams arrived, and resource configuration estimates were made to handle the data generated by the trams. However, with a few trams currently operational, it is crucial to evaluate ...

Secure multiparty computation (SMC) is a technique that allows multiple parties to jointly compute a function while keeping their inputs private. This technique has gained significant attention due to its potential applications in various fields, including privacy-preserving healthcare, politics and finance. SMC involves a set of protocols that enable parties to achieve secure computation and ...

This study investigated the potential of self-reported wellness data from a player monitoring system and its predictive power of individual match performance among a female professional football player cohort. Using longitudinal data collected from the Pm Reporter Pro mobile application and corresponding individual performance scores (InStat Index), the study investigated if pre-match perceived ...