Search for dissertations about: "Simon Thomas"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 swedish dissertations containing the words Simon Thomas.
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1. Control of Wave Energy Converters in arrays
Abstract : One way to lower the levelized cost of energy for wave power plants and paving so the way for commercial success, is to increase the power absorption by use of advanced control algorithms. This thesis investigates the influence of the generator inertia, the generator damping and the layout on power absorption and presents a new model free strategy of controlling wave energy converters. READ MORE
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2. Estimation of Nonlinear Dynamic Systems : Theory and Applications
Abstract : This thesis deals with estimation of states and parameters in nonlinear and non-Gaussian dynamic systems. Sequential Monte Carlo methods are mainly used to this end. These methods rely on models of the underlying system, motivating some developments of the model concept. READ MORE
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3. Autonomous Åland : A hundred years of borderwork in the Baltic Sea
Abstract : This dissertation applies an ethnological and long-temporal view of borders. The region of Åland, being an autonomous and demilitarised island territory under Finnish sovereignty, serves as an illuminative case of the work that goes into keeping borders fixed for two reasons. READ MORE
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4. Relational creativity : what can participatory art do for higher education?
Abstract : Why research creativity in higher education? Creativity is regarded as a key competence for future education by the European Union as well as by UNESCO, and my wish is to contribute to this contemporary global agenda of rethinking education. Creativity is central for complex problem- solving and we need to rethink education to facilitate for our future citizens to develop creativity, to be able to meet our interconnected world's urgent need for sustainable development. READ MORE
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5. Modeling of Magnetic Fields and Extended Objects for Localization Applications
Abstract : The level of automation in our society is ever increasing. Technologies like self-driving cars, virtual reality, and fully autonomous robots, which all were unimaginable a few decades ago, are realizable today, and will become standard consumer products in the future. READ MORE