2022
Autores
Faria, CL; Martins, MS; Matos, T; Lima, R; Miranda, JM; Goncalves, LM;
Publicação
SENSORS
Abstract
A linear electromagnetic energy harvesting device for underwater applications, fabricated with a simple manufacturing process, was developed to operate with movement frequencies from 0.1 to 0.4 Hz. The generator has two coils, and the effect of the combination of the two coils was investigated. The experimental study has shown that the energy capture system was able to supply energy to several ocean sensors, producing 7.77 mJ per second with wave movements at 0.4 Hz. This study shows that this energy is enough to restore the energy used by the battery or the capacitor and continue supplying energy to the sensors used in the experimental work. For an ocean wave frequency of 0.4 Hz, the generator can supply power to 8 sensors or 48 sensors, depending on the energy consumed and its optimization.
2022
Autores
Lopes, SFSF; Simões, JMdAP;
Publicação
Online Distance Learning Course Design and Multimedia in E-Learning - Advances in Mobile and Distance Learning
Abstract
2022
Autores
Wizinowich P.; Lu J.R.; Cetre S.; Chin J.; Correia C.; Delorme J.R.; Gers L.; Lilley S.; Lyke J.; Marin E.; Ragland S.; Richards P.; Surendran A.; Wetherell E.; Chen C.F.; Chu D.; Do T.; Fassnacht C.; Freeman M.; Gautam A.; Ghez A.; Hunter L.; Jones T.; Liu M.C.; Mawet D.; Max C.; Morris M.; Phillips M.; Ruffio J.B.; Rundquist N.E.; Sabhlok S.; Terry S.; Treu T.; Wright S.;
Publicação
Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Abstract
We present the status and plans for the Keck All sky Precision Adaptive optics (KAPA) program. KAPA includes (1) an upgrade to the Keck I laser guide star adaptive optics (AO) facility to improve image quality and sky coverage, (2) the inclusion of AO telemetry-based point spread function estimates with all science exposures, (3) four key science programs, and (4) an educational component focused on broadening the participation of women and underrepresented groups in instrumentation. For this conference we focus on the KAPA upgrades since the 2020 SPIE proceedings1 including implementation of a laser asterism generator, wavefront sensor, real-time controller, asterism and turbulence simulators, the laser tomography system itself along with new operations software and science tools, and modifications to an existing near-infrared tip-tilt sensor to support multiple natural guide star and focus measurements. We will also report on the results of daytime and on-sky calibrations and testing.
2022
Autores
Viana, E; Pinto, VH; Lima, J; Gonçalves, G;
Publicação
2022 10TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CONTROL, MECHATRONICS AND AUTOMATION (ICCMA 2022)
Abstract
This paper presents a cost-effective approach of a mecanum wheel robotic platform for educational propose on the development of an autonomous or remote controlled mobile robot with a four-wheel mecanum drive train. The main structure of the mobile robot was developed in Solidworks and it was built using additive manufacturing to validate in a real scenario. The main objective of developing this type of mobile platform was the ability to transport different types of cargo or robotic arm on industrial spaces or on rough terrain, since the implemented suspension mechanism allows the wheels contact to the floor. Another important objective is the maneuverability and the capacity to be guided in various environments, a great advantage in this type of mobile platform. An additional advantage of the developed mobile robot is the easy way to reconfigure the structure for new acquired parts.
2022
Autores
Marcos, Adérito;
Publicação
EDULEARN22. 14th International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies
Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic had the most impact on teaching and learning processes worldwide, particularly considering the traditional universities that base their pedagogic processes on face-to-face teaching. The imposed lockdown implied that suddenly all teaching-learning processes had to move online, which led to increased use of and familiarization with web conferencing technologies, thus intensifying and driving new ways to learn and communicate while launching new or enforcing existing online learning communities. These online learning practices tend(ed) to be adopted after the pandemics, thus establishing unstructured approaches of hybrid pedagogic models integrating both online and face-to-face classroom-based teaching-learning processes.
In this talk, we report on online teaching practices during the COVID-19 pandemic in the context of the learning unit Research Methods in Design in the Master Program of Design of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities of the University of Saint Joseph, Macau, China, where we have adopted open distance teaching and learning strategies based on student-student interaction through collaborative learning. Based on this experience, we propose a simplified virtual pedagogic model in view of the post-pandemic teaching and learning scenarios at a face-to-face university like the University of Saint Joseph.
2022
Autores
Silva, PM; Moutinho, VF; Moreira, AC;
Publicação
SOCIO-ECONOMIC PLANNING SCIENCES
Abstract
This article aims is to address whether, and to what extent, socioeconomic conditions influence entrepreneurship-based activities in 18 European countries grouped into subregions (North, South, East and West) during the period 2008-2018. We conducted the empirical study under a two-stage DEA model. The results of scores of technical efficiency of the first stage of DEA show inefficiency in Northern Europe for Finland, Ireland and Sweden, while, Belgium, Germany, France and Luxembourg are also inefficient countries in Western Europe. Finally, Spain and Italy are inefficient in Southern European group of countries. In the second stage of DEA, through the parametric fractional regression model (FRM), which consolidated results of one-part and two-part models, the results show that the Expenditure on Social Protection produces positive (high magnitude coefficient) statistical significance on TEA of Eastern, Western and Southern EU countries, while generates a negative (high magnitude coefficient) statistical significance on TEA of Northern EU countries. Moreover, in the Eastern, Western and Southern EU countries, in contrast with Northern EU countries, presumably the dimensions of the social welfare (employment/unemployment protection and so on) are used to encourage individuals to invest in specific skills and/or new businesses. Furthermore, the results in this second stage of DEA helps gain a thorough perspective on how economic and social impacts result from TEA efficiency.
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