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Using the Power Balance Model to Simulate Cross-Country Skiing on Varying Terrain
(2014)The current study adapts the power balance model to simulate cross-country skiing on varying terrain. We assumed that the skier’s locomotive power at a self-chosen pace is a function of speed, which is impacted by friction, ... -
Obtaining spectral information from infrared scenarios using hyper-spectral cameras and cameras with spinning filter wheel
(2014)In the past decades the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI) has recorded and characterized infrared scenarios for several application purposes, such as infrared target and background modeling and simulation, ... -
Experimental and numerical study of the fragmentation of expanding warhead casings by using different numerical codes and solution techniques
(2014)There has been increasing interest in numerical simulations of fragmentation of expanding warheads in 3D. Accordingly there is a pressure on developers of leading commercial codes, such as LS-DYNA, AUTODYN and IMPETUS Afea, ... -
The modus operandi of jihadi terrorists in Europe
(2014)This article provides the most thorough overview yet of how jihadis have plotted terrorist attacks in Europe. Drawing on a database of 122 incidents, we review trends in weapon types, attack types and target types in the ... -
Behavioral changes following PCB 153 exposure in the Spontaneously Hypertensive rat - an animal model of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity disorder
(2014)Background Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a behavioral disorder affecting 3-5% of children. Although ADHD is highly heritable, environmental factors like exposure during early development to various ... -
Behavioral side effects of prophylactic therapies against soman-induced seizures and lethality in rats
(2014)Four medical therapies previously shown to exert varying degrees of protection against a convulsant dose of soman were assessed for potential behavioral side effects in a novelty test. In Experiment 1, HI-6 (1-[([4-(amin ... -
Spin scan tomographic array-based imager
(2014)This work presents a novel imaging device based on tomographic reconstruction. Similar in certain aspects to the earlier presented tomographic scanning (TOSCA) principle, it provides several important enhancements. The ... -
Dose-response relationships for the onset of avoidance of sonar by free-ranging killer whales
(2014)Eight experimentally controlled exposures to 1−2 kHz or 6−7 kHz sonar signals were conducted with four killer whale groups. The source level and proximity of the source were increased during each exposure in order to reveal ... -
Trace determination of primary nerve agent degradation products in aqueous soil extracts by on-line solid phase extraction-liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry using ZrO2 for enrichment
(2014)A method for determination of the primary nerve agent degradation products ethyl-, isopropyl-, isobutyl-, cyclohexyl- and pinacolyl methylphosphonic acid in aqueous soil extracts has been developed utilizing on-line solid ... -
Seismic exploration noise reduction in the marginal ice zone
(2014)A sonobuoy field was deployed in the Marginal Ice Zone of the Fram Strait in June 2011 to study the spatial variability of ambient noise. High noise levels observed at 10–200 Hz are attributed to distant (1400 km range) ... -
L-alanine-induced germination in Bacillus licheniformis -the impact of native gerA sequences
(2014)Background L-alanine, acting through the GerA receptor, was recently found to be an efficient germinant in Bacillus licheniformis ATCC14580/DSM13. Results In this study, we show that several of 46 examined B. ... -
Improved active sonar tactical support by through-the-sensor estimation of acoustic seabed properties
(2014)Accurate environmental information is required for obtaining confident sonar performance predictions. This environmental information is, however, often unreliable or unavailable. To support antisubmarine warfare (ASW) ... -
Is it Possible to Increase the Share of Military Women in the Norwegian Armed Forces?
(2014)Ever since Norway introduced general conscription for men in 1897, the participation of women in the Norwegian Armed Forces (NorAF) has been an issue for discussion. In 1984 the NorAF introduced occupational equality ... -
Public communication in acute CBRN incidents in Norway
(2014-01-09)This dissertation examines public communication in acute chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) incidents. Literature on the subject is considered, extracting general agreements and recommendations, as ... -
Possible effects of the 2003 invasion of Iraq on the nuclear programs in Iran, North Korea and Libya
(2014-01-09)In 2003 the nuclear programs in North Korea, Iran and Libya all took a radical new turn; North Korea left the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons; Iran halted parts of its nuclear program and signed the ... -
Characterization of the material properties of two FR4 printed circuit board laminates
(2014-01-10)Most printed circuit boards are based on a laminate of weaved glass fiber cloth and epoxy. These laminates have so-called viscoelastic material properties. This means that properties such as elasticity and thermal expansion ... -
Autonomous battalion simulation for training and planning integrated with a command and control information system
(2014-01-13)Current Command and Staff training uses simulation systems that consist of computer generated forces in combination with human operators. The human operators receive high level tasks (e.g. company level) as input, transform ... -
Crowd dynamics modelling : a literature study
(2014-01-20)The dynamics of human crowds is an interesting, but highly complex topic, and phenomena have been observed ranging from well-organized structure formation leading to quasi steady-state equilibrium to violent and turbulent ... -
Trick or treat? - samfunnsvitenskapelige refleksjoner rundt militær villedning
(2014-01-23)Høsten 2011 og 2012 var representanter fra FFI-prosjektet “Militære informasjonsoperasjoner” deltakere ved symposier i ”Military Deception” (MILDEC) / villedning ved Cranfield University i England. Denne rapporten beskriver ...