Search for dissertations about: "TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS COST"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 23 swedish dissertations containing the words TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS COST.

  2. 16. Railway Safety - Risks and Economics

    Author : Johan Bäckman; KTH; []
    Keywords : Railway safety; Risk analysis; Statistical analysis; CBA; Economics; Willingness To Pay; Risk criteria;

    Abstract : Safety analysis is a process involving several techniques.The purpose of this thesis is to test and develop methodssuitable for the safety analysis of railway risks and railwaysafety measures. Safety analysis is a process comprisingproblem identification, risk estimation, valuation of safetyand economic analysis. READ MORE

  4. 17. Objective Assessment of Loose Gravel Condition using Machine Learning with Audio-visual Observation

    Author : Nausheen Saeed; Moudud Alam; Roger G. Nyberg; Niklas Lavesson; Högskolan Dalarna; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Gravel road condition assessment; Loose gravel; Sound analysis; Machine learning; Image analysis; Audio analysis; Image and audio data fusion;

    Abstract : A well-maintained road network is essential for sustainable economic development, providing vital transportation routes for goods and services while connecting communities. Sweden's public road network includes a significant portion of gravel roads, particularly cost-effective for less populated areas with lower traffic volumes. READ MORE

  5. 18. On Cooperative Control of Automated Driving Systems from a Stability and Safety Perspective

    Author : Roozbeh Kianfar; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Reachability Analysis; Intelligent Transportation; Platooning; String Stability; Distributed Control;

    Abstract : Over the last few decades, congested traffic network have become a seriousproblem in many countries. Congestions result in time losses, increase of fuelconsumption and also raise the risk of accidents. Intelligent transportationsystems may contribute to mitigate such problems. READ MORE

  6. 19. Measuring injury magnitude and patterns in a low-income country : experiences from Nicaragua

    Author : Francisco Tercero; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Injury; surveillance; research methods; injury indicators; developing countries; Nicaragua;

    Abstract : About 16,000 people around the world die every day from injuries. For every person that dies, several thousands more are injured, many suffering with permanent disabilities. However, like many other health problems, the magnitude and pattern of injuries in a certain population are often difficult to assess. READ MORE

  7. 20. Epidemiology of unintentional injuries in rural Vietnam

    Author : Hoang Minh Hang; Peter Byass; Ton That Bach; Ruth Bonita; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Public health; unintentional injury; community-based; surveillance; Vietnam; Folkhälsomedicin; Public health medicine research areas; Folkhälsomedicinska forskningsområden; epidemiologi; Epidemiology;

    Abstract : The main objective of this epidemiological study was to assess the incidence of unintentional non-fatal injuries, together with their determinants and consequences, in a defined Vietnamese population, thus providing a basis for future prevention. A one-year follow-up survey involved four quarterly cross-sectional household injury interviews during 2000. READ MORE