@inproceedings{MoehringWulfhorstRothetal.2016,
  author    = {M{\"o}hring, S. and Wulfhorst, H. and Roth, J. and Tippk{\"o}tter, Nils},
  title     = {Pretreatment strategies for lignocellulosic biomass},
  series = {New frontiers of biotech-processes (Himmelfahrtstagung) : 02-04 May 2016, Rhein-Mosel-Halle, Koblenz/Germany},
  booktitle = {New frontiers of biotech-processes (Himmelfahrtstagung) : 02-04 May 2016, Rhein-Mosel-Halle, Koblenz/Germany},
  publisher = {DECHEMA},
  address   = {Frankfurt am Main},
  pages     = {131},
  year      = {2016},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{MykoniouButenwegHoltschoppenetal.2016,
  author    = {Mykoniou, Konstantin and Butenweg, Christoph and Holtschoppen, Britta and Klinkel, Sven},
  title     = {Seismic response analysis of adjacent liquid-storage tanks},
  series = {Earthquake engineering and structural dynamics},
  volume    = {45},
  journal   = {Earthquake engineering and structural dynamics},
  number    = {11},
  publisher = {Wiley-VCH},
  address   = {Weinheim},
  issn      = {1096-9845 (E-Journal); 0098-8847 (Print)},
  doi       = {10.1002/eqe.2726},
  pages     = {1779 -- 1796},
  year      = {2016},
  abstract  = {A refined substructure technique in the frequency domain is developed, which permits consideration of the interaction effects among adjacent containers through the supporting deformable soil medium. The tank-liquid systems are represented by means of mechanical models, whereas discrete springs and dashpots stand for the soil beneath the foundations. The proposed model is employed to assess the responses of adjacent circular, cylindrical tanks for harmonic and seismic excitations over wide range of tank proportions and soil conditions. The influence of the number, spatial arrangement of the containers and their distance on the overall system's behavior is addressed. The results indicate that the cross-interaction effects can substantially alter the impulsive components of response of each individual element in a tank farm. The degree of this impact is primarily controlled by the tank proportions and the proximity of the predominant natural frequencies of the shell-liquid-soil systems and the input seismic motion. The group effects should be not a priori disregarded, unless the tanks are founded on shallow soil deposit overlying very stiff material or bedrock.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{MuribYeapEurlingsetal.2016,
  author    = {Murib, M. S. and Yeap, W. S. and Eurlings, Y. and Grinsven, B. van and Boyen, H.-G. and Conings, B. and Michiels, L. and Ameloot, M. and Carleer, R. and Warmer, J. and Kaul, P. and Haenen, K. and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef and Ceuninck, W. de and Wagner, P.},
  title     = {Heat-transfer based characterization of DNA on synthetic sapphire chips},
  series = {Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical},
  volume    = {230},
  journal   = {Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical},
  number    = {230},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {0925-4005},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.snb.2016.02.027},
  pages     = {260 -- 271},
  year      = {2016},
  abstract  = {In this study, we show that synthetic sapphire (Al₂O₃), an established implant material, can also serve as a platform material for biosensors comparable to nanocrystalline diamond. Sapphire chips, beads, and powder were first modified with (3-aminopropyl) triethoxysilane (APTES), followed by succinic anhydride (SA), and finally single-stranded probe DNA was EDC coupled to the functionalized layer. The presence of the APTES-SA layer on sapphire powders was confirmed by thermogravimetric analyis and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy. Using planar sapphire chips as substrates and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) as surface-sensitive tool, the sequence of individual layers was analyzed with respect to their chemical state, enabling the quantification of areal densities of the involved molecular units. Fluorescence microscopy was used to demonstrate the hybridization of fluorescently tagged target DNA to the probe DNA, including denaturation- and re-hybridization experiments. Due to its high thermal conductivity, synthetic sapphire is especially suitable as a chip material for the heat-transfer method, which was employed to distinguish complementary- and non-complementary DNA duplexes containing single-nucleotide polymorphisms. These results indicate that it is possible to detect mutations electronically with a chemically resilient and electrically insulating chip material.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{MoorkampPetersonUibel2016,
  author    = {Moorkamp, Wilfried and Peterson, Leif Arne and Uibel, Thomas},
  title     = {Mit guten Aussichten. Bericht {\"u}ber den Studiengang Holzingenieurwesen an der FH Aachen},
  series = {Bauen mit Holz},
  journal   = {Bauen mit Holz},
  number    = {5},
  publisher = {Rudolf M{\"u}ller},
  address   = {K{\"o}ln},
  issn      = {0005-6545},
  pages     = {33 -- 36},
  year      = {2016},
  language  = {de}
}
@article{MolinnusSorichBartzetal.2016,
  author    = {Molinnus, Denise and Sorich, Maren and Bartz, Alexander and Siegert, Petra and Willenberg, Holger S. and Lisdat, Fred and Poghossian, Arshak and Keusgen, Michael and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef},
  title     = {Towards an adrenaline biosensor based on substrate recycling amplification in combination with an enzyme logic gate},
  series = {Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical},
  volume    = {237},
  journal   = {Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {0925-4005},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.snb.2016.06.064},
  pages     = {190 -- 195},
  year      = {2016},
  abstract  = {An amperometric biosensor using a substrate recycling principle was realized for the detection of low adrenaline concentrations (1 nM) by measurements in phosphate buffer and Ringer's solution at pH 6.5 and pH 7.4, respectively. In proof-of-concept experiments, a Boolean logic-gate principle has been applied to develop a digital adrenaline biosensor based on an enzyme AND logic gate. The obtained results demonstrate that the developed digital biosensor is capable for a rapid qualitative determination of the presence/absence of adrenaline in a YES/NO statement. Such digital biosensor could be used in clinical diagnostics for the control of a correct insertion of a catheter in the adrenal veins during adrenal venous-sampling procedure.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{MiyamotoYuIsodaetal.2016,
  author    = {Miyamoto, Ko-ichiro and Yu, Bing and Isoda, Hiroko and Wagner, Torsten and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef and Yoshinobu, Tatsuo},
  title     = {Visualization of the recovery process of defects in a cultured cell layer by chemical imaging sensor},
  series = {Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical},
  volume    = {236},
  journal   = {Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical},
  publisher = {Elsevier},
  address   = {Amsterdam},
  issn      = {0925-4005},
  doi       = {10.1016/j.snb.2016.04.018},
  pages     = {965 -- 969},
  year      = {2016},
  abstract  = {The chemical imaging sensor is a field-effect sensor which is able to visualize both the distribution of ions (in LAPS mode) and the distribution of impedance (in SPIM mode) in the sample. In this study, a novel cell assay is proposed, in which the chemical imaging sensor operated in SPIM mode is applied to monitor the recovery of defects in a cell layer brought into proximity of the sensing surface. A reduced impedance at a defect formed artificially in a cell layer was successfully visualized in a photocurrent image. The cell layer was cultured over two weeks, during which the temporal change of the photocurrent distribution corresponding to the recovery of the defect was observed.},
  language  = {de}
}
@article{MiyamotoSatoAbeetal.2016,
  author    = {Miyamoto, Ko-Ichiro and Sato, Takuya and Abe, Minami and Wagner, Torsten and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef and Yoshinobu, Tatsuo},
  title     = {Light-addressable potentiometric sensor as a sensing element in plug-based microfluidic devices},
  series = {Micromachines},
  volume    = {7},
  journal   = {Micromachines},
  number    = {7},
  publisher = {MDPI},
  address   = {Basel},
  issn      = {2072-666X},
  doi       = {10.3390/mi7070111},
  pages     = {111},
  year      = {2016},
  abstract  = {A plug-based microfluidic system based on the principle of the light-addressable potentiometric sensor (LAPS) is proposed. The LAPS is a semiconductor-based chemical sensor, which has a free addressability of the measurement point on the sensing surface. By combining a microfluidic device and LAPS, ion sensing can be performed anywhere inside the microfluidic channel. In this study, the sample solution to be measured was introduced into the channel in a form of a plug with a volume in the range of microliters. Taking advantage of the light-addressability, the position of the plug could be monitored and pneumatically controlled. With the developed system, the pH value of a plug with a volume down to 400 nL could be measured. As an example of plug-based operation, two plugs were merged in the channel, and the pH change was detected by differential measurement.},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{Matcha2016,
  author    = {Matcha, Heike},
  title     = {From Designing Buildings from Systems to Designing Systems for Buildings},
  series = {Complexity \& Simplicity - Proceedings of the 34th eCAADe Conference - Volume 1},
  booktitle = {Complexity \& Simplicity - Proceedings of the 34th eCAADe Conference - Volume 1},
  editor    = {Herneoja, Aulikki and {\"O}sterlund, Toni and Markkanen, Piia},
  publisher = {ECAADe},
  address   = {Oulu, Finland},
  doi       = {10.52842/conf.ecaade.2016.1.237},
  pages     = {237 -- 240},
  year      = {2016},
  abstract  = {We study the novel possibilities computer aided design and production open up for the design of building systems. Such systems today can, via individualized mass production, consist of a larger number and more complex parts than previously and therefore be assembled into more complex wholes. This opens up the possibility of designing specialized systems specifically for single buildings. The common order of starting with a building system and designing a building using this system can be reversed to designing a building first and then developing a system specifically for that building. We present and discuss research that incorporates students design projects into research work and fosters links between research and teaching.},
  language  = {en}
}
@incollection{MartinMartin2016,
  author    = {Martin, Joachim and Martin, Angelika},
  title     = {Gr{\"o}ßen, Formeln, Bemessung},
  series = {Zahlentafeln f{\"u}r den Baubetrieb},
  booktitle = {Zahlentafeln f{\"u}r den Baubetrieb},
  edition   = {9., {\"u}berarb. und aktual. Aufl.},
  publisher = {Springer Vieweg},
  address   = {Wiesbaden},
  isbn      = {978-3-658-02838-1 (Online)},
  doi       = {10.1007/978-3-658-02838-1_1},
  pages     = {1 -- 61},
  year      = {2016},
  abstract  = {Das Kapitel 1 vermittelt eine {\"U}bersicht f{\"u}r den schnellen Gebrauch von Gr{\"o}ßen, Einheiten und Zeichen. Es folgt die Darstellung wichtiger Grundlagen der Mathematik, Lastannahmen und einfacher statischer Systeme. Schließlich werden Hinweise zu charakteristischen Festigkeiten und Tragf{\"a}higkeitsnachweisen f{\"u}r Berechnungen im Mauerwerk, Holz- und Stahlbau sowie Stahlbetonbau gegeben. F{\"u}r eine weitere Vertiefung des Themas empfiehlt sich der Wendehorst Bautechnische Zahlentafel},
  language  = {de}
}
@incollection{Martin2016,
  author    = {Martin, Joachim},
  title     = {Betriebsorganisation},
  series = {Zahlentafeln f{\"u}r den Baubetrieb},
  booktitle = {Zahlentafeln f{\"u}r den Baubetrieb},
  edition   = {9., {\"u}berarb. und aktual. Aufl.},
  publisher = {Springer Vieweg},
  address   = {Wiesbaden},
  isbn      = {978-3-658-02838-1 (Online)},
  doi       = {10.1007/978-3-658-02838-1_12},
  pages     = {1297 -- 1389},
  year      = {2016},
  abstract  = {Das Kapitel behandelt, ausgehend von Begriffen und Aufgaben der Betriebsorganisation, die Aufbau- und Ablauforganisation der Bauunternehmung sowie die Gestaltung einer Projekt-organisation. Es folgt eine Darstellung der Managementsysteme f{\"u}r Qualit{\"a}t, Umwelt und Arbeitsschutz, die sich zunehmend als sog. integrierte Managementsysteme (IMS) auch in Bauunternehmen etablieren. Grundlagen des Personalmanagements und des betrieblichen Rechnungswesens, die f{\"u}r eine(n) Baubetriebler(in) relevant sein k{\"o}nnen, erg{\"a}nzen das Kap. Betriebsorganisation. Den Abschluss bilden Hinweise zum Berichtswesen der Baustelle.},
  language  = {de}
}
@inproceedings{MarinovaKerroumiLintermannetal.2016,
  author    = {Marinova, V. and Kerroumi, I. and Lintermann, A. and G{\"o}bbert, J.H. and Moulinec, C. and Rible, S. and Fournier, Y. and Behbahani, Mehdi},
  title     = {Numerical Analysis of the FDA Centrifugal Blood Pump},
  series = {NIC Symposium 2016},
  booktitle = {NIC Symposium 2016},
  isbn      = {978-3-95806-109-5},
  pages     = {355 -- 364},
  year      = {2016},
  language  = {de}
}
@inproceedings{LuBeyerBosiljkovetal.2016,
  author    = {Lu, S. and Beyer, K. and Bosiljkov, V. and Butenweg, Christoph and D'Ayala, D. and Degee, H. and Gams, M. and Klouda, J. and Lagomarsino, S. and Penna, A. and Mojsilovic, N. and da Porto, F. and Sorrentino, L. and Vintzileou, E.},
  title     = {Next generation of Eurocode 8, masonry chapter},
  series = {Brick and Block Masonry Proceedings of the 16th International Brick and Block Masonry Conference, Padova, Italy, 26-30 June 2016},
  booktitle = {Brick and Block Masonry Proceedings of the 16th International Brick and Block Masonry Conference, Padova, Italy, 26-30 June 2016},
  editor    = {Modena, Claudio and da Porto, F. and Valluzzi, M.R.},
  publisher = {Taylor \& Francis},
  address   = {London},
  isbn      = {978-1-138-02999-6 (Print)},
  pages     = {695 -- 700},
  year      = {2016},
  abstract  = {This paper describes the procedure on the evaluation of the masonry chapter for the next generation of Eurocode 8, the European Standard for earthquake-resistant design. In CEN, TC 250/SC8, working group WG 1 has been established to support the subcommittee on the topic of masonry on both design of new structures (EN1998-1) and assessment of existing structures (EN1998-3). The aim is to elaborate suggestions for amendments which fit the current state of the art in masonry and earthquake-resistant design. Focus will be on modelling, simplified methods, linear-analysis (q-values, overstrength-values), nonlinear procedures, out-of-plane design as well as on clearer definition of limit states. Beside these, topics related to general material properties, reinforced masonry, confined masonry, mixed structures and non-structural infills will be covered too. This paper presents the preliminary work and results up to the submission date.},
  language  = {en}
}
@book{LohseLaumannWolf2016,
  author    = {Lohse, Wolfram and Laumann, J{\"o}rg and Wolf, Christian},
  title     = {Stahlbau, 1: Bemessung von Stahlbauten nach Eurocode mit zahlreichen Beispielen},
  edition   = {25., {\"u}berarbeitete und aktualisierte Auflage},
  publisher = {Springer Vieweg},
  address   = {Wiesbaden},
  isbn      = {978-3-8348-0867-7},
  doi       = {10.1007/978-3-8348-2058-7},
  pages     = {XIII, 572 Seiten},
  year      = {2016},
  language  = {de}
}
@article{Lind2016,
  author    = {Lind, Thorsten Patric},
  title     = {Insolvenzanfechtung: Keine Gl{\"a}ubigerbenachteiligung bei Abl{\"o}sezahlung gegen Forderungsverzicht},
  series = {Der Betrieb},
  volume    = {69},
  journal   = {Der Betrieb},
  number    = {17},
  publisher = {Fachmedien Otto Schmidt},
  address   = {D{\"u}sseldorf},
  issn      = {0005-9935},
  pages     = {999 -- 1001},
  year      = {2016},
  abstract  = {Schwerpunkt einer vorinsolvenzlichen Sanierung ist i.d.R., dass einzelne Gl{\"a}ubiger gegen Teilzahlungen auf ihre Forderungen verzichten und somit dem Unternehmen den notwendigen finanziellen Freiraum f{\"u}r einen Turnaround geben. Die Motivation der Gl{\"a}ubiger f{\"u}r einen Verzicht ist dabei auch die {\"U}berlegung, dass eine quotale Befriedigung im Rahmen eines Insolvenzverfahrens oft wesentlich geringer ausfallen w{\"u}rde als die durch den Vergleich realisierte Teilzahlung. Das Risiko, im Falle der Insolvenz eine Teilzahlung im Rahmen der Insolvenzanfechtung aber wieder zur{\"u}ckgew{\"a}hren zu m{\"u}ssen, macht einen Forderungsverzicht weniger attraktiv. Mit Urteil vom 28.01.2016 hat der BGH nun entschieden, dass eine Insolvenzanfechtung mangels Gl{\"a}ubigerbenachteiligung ausscheidet, wenn der in der Teilzahlung liegende Verm{\"o}gensverlust durch den damit verbundenen Verzicht auf die Restforderung voll ausgeglichen wird. Im Folgenden wird untersucht, ob dieses Urteil als Blaupause f{\"u}r eine anfechtungsfeste Restrukturierung einzelner Verbindlichkeiten dienen kann.},
  language  = {de}
}
@article{Lind2016,
  author    = {Lind, Thorsten Patric},
  title     = {Zurechenbarkeit des als Mitglied des Aufsichtsrats einer Aktiengesellschaft erlangten Wissens des Prokuristen einer Bank : BGH, Urteil vom 26.04.2016 - XI ZR 108/15 (OLG M{\"u}nchen)},
  series = {LMK : kommentierte BGH-Rechtsprechung ; in Zsarb. mit der Neuen Juristischen Wochenschrift / Lindenmaier-M{\"o}hring},
  journal   = {LMK : kommentierte BGH-Rechtsprechung ; in Zsarb. mit der Neuen Juristischen Wochenschrift / Lindenmaier-M{\"o}hring},
  publisher = {Beck},
  address   = {M{\"u}nchen},
  issn      = {1611-1095},
  pages     = {380532},
  year      = {2016},
  abstract  = {Mit der vorliegenden, parallel entsprechend in 10 weiteren Verfahren ergangenen Entscheidung behandelte der BGH zum wiederholten Male das Gesch{\"a}ftsmodell der Accessio Wertpapierhandelshaus AG („A AG", fr{\"u}her: Wertpapierhandelshaus Driver \& Bengsch AG). Die klagenden Anleger, zun{\"a}chst nur akquiriert durch ein Tagesgeldkonto mit besonders attraktiven Zinsen, schlossen im Weiteren mit dieser einen Verm{\"o}gensverwaltungsvertrag ab. Zur Abwicklung der Wertpapiergesch{\"a}fte er{\"o}ffneten sie {\"u}ber die A AG zugleich ein Depotkonto bei der beklagten Discount-Brokerin. F{\"u}r dieses erhielt die A AG eine Transaktionsvollmacht. Die Discount-Brokerin schuldete nach den Vertragsdokumenten {\"u}ber die gesetzlichen Aufkl{\"a}rungs- und Erkundigungspflichten bei Auftragsausf{\"u}hrung hinaus keine Anlageberatung („execution-only-business"). Durch nach ihrer Behauptung fehlerhafte Anlageberatung der A AG erlitten die Anleger einen Schaden. In dem Rechtsstreit verlangten sie dessen Ersatz von der Discount-Brokerin, da die A AG zwischenzeitlich insolvent wurde.},
  language  = {de}
}
@incollection{Lind2016,
  author    = {Lind, Thorsten Patric},
  title     = {Wirkungen der Er{\"o}ffnung des Insolvenzverfahrens : \S\S 129, 132, 133, 144, 145},
  series = {Bankenkommentar zum Insolvenzrecht. - 3. Auflage},
  booktitle = {Bankenkommentar zum Insolvenzrecht. - 3. Auflage},
  publisher = {Finanz Colloquium},
  address   = {Heidelberg},
  isbn      = {978-3-95725-016-2},
  pages     = {1277 -- 1767},
  year      = {2016},
  language  = {de}
}
@article{Lind2016,
  author    = {Lind, Thorsten Patric},
  title     = {R{\"u}ckzahlung von gewinnunabh{\"a}ngigen Aussch{\"u}ttungen bei Aufl{\"o}sung einer stillen Gesellschaft : BGH, Vers{\"a}umnisurteil vom 20.09.2016 - II ZR 120/15 (LG Berlin) : Anmerkung},
  series = {Fachdienst Zivilrecht - LMK : kommentierte BGH-Rechtsprechung ; in Zsarb. mit der Neuen Juristischen Wochenschrift / Lindermaier-M{\"o}hring},
  journal   = {Fachdienst Zivilrecht - LMK : kommentierte BGH-Rechtsprechung ; in Zsarb. mit der Neuen Juristischen Wochenschrift / Lindermaier-M{\"o}hring},
  publisher = {Beck},
  address   = {M{\"u}nchen},
  year      = {2016},
  abstract  = {Zum Zweck der Kapitalanlage beteiligte sich der Bekl. an einer Publikumsgesellschaft. Diese war als (mehrgliedrige) atypische stille Gesellschaft organisiert (vgl. a. BGHZ 199, 104 = DNotZ 2014, 374 = NZG 2013, 1422 = DStR 2014, 45 Rn. 18). Der Gesellschaftsvertrag („GV") sah f{\"u}r diejenigen Gesellschafter, die wie der Bekl. ihre Einlage in Form einer Einmaleinlage erbracht hatten, eine j{\"a}hrliche gewinnunabh{\"a}ngige Aussch{\"u}ttung vor. Es sollte sich dabei ausdr{\"u}cklich nicht um eine Garantieverzinsung handeln. Ende 2009 wurde die stille Gesellschaft durch Mehrheitsbeschluss der Stillen aufgel{\"o}st. Nach dem GV waren die Stillen im Falle ihres Ausscheidens sowie bei „Liquidation des Unternehmens" des Gesch{\"a}ftsinhabers verh{\"a}ltnism{\"a}ßig an dem jeweils seit ihrem Beitritt gebildeten Verm{\"o}gen einschließlich der stillen Reserven sowie eines evtl. Gesch{\"a}ftswerts zu beteiligen (Auseinandersetzungswert). Den sich hiernach f{\"u}r den Bekl. auf seinem Kapitalkonto ergebenden Negativsaldo sollte dieser durch Erstattung der von ihm erhaltenen gewinnunabh{\"a}ngigen Auszahlungen ausgleichen. Anders als das LG als Berufungsinstanz bejahte der BGH auf Grundlage des GV einen R{\"u}ckerstattungsanspruch der klagenden Gesch{\"a}ftsinhaberin.},
  language  = {de}
}
@article{LeversStaatLaack2016,
  author    = {Levers, A. and Staat, Manfred and Laack, Walter van},
  title     = {Analysis of the long-term effect of the MBST® nuclear magnetic resonance therapy on gonarthrosis},
  series = {Orthopedic Practice},
  volume    = {47},
  journal   = {Orthopedic Practice},
  number    = {11},
  pages     = {521 -- 528},
  year      = {2016},
  language  = {en}
}
@incollection{Lemke2016,
  author    = {Lemke, J{\"o}rg},
  title     = {Unfallverh{\"u}tung, Arbeits- und Gesundheitsschutz},
  series = {Zahlentafeln f{\"u}r den Baubetrieb},
  booktitle = {Zahlentafeln f{\"u}r den Baubetrieb},
  edition   = {9., {\"u}berarb. und aktual. Aufl.},
  publisher = {Springer Vieweg},
  address   = {Wiesbaden},
  isbn      = {978-3-658-02838-1 (Online)},
  doi       = {10.1007/978-3-658-02838-1_15},
  pages     = {1599 -- 1638},
  year      = {2016},
  abstract  = {Neben dem durch Unf{\"a}lle und Krankheiten entstehenden menschlichen Leids und der daraus resultierenden moralischen Verpflichtung, sich und seine Mitmenschen vor Schaden zu bewahren, ist der Arbeits- und Gesundheitsschutz auch ein Gebot wirtschaftlichen Handelns, da Arbeitsunf{\"a}lle und Berufskrankheiten Ausfallzeiten und Kosten verursachen. So geh{\"o}ren Arbeits- und Gesundheitsschutz zu den wichtigen Aufgaben eines Unternehmens.},
  language  = {de}
}
@article{LeingartnerMaurerFerreinetal.2016,
  author    = {Leingartner, Max and Maurer, Johannes and Ferrein, Alexander and Steinbauer, Gerald},
  title     = {Evaluation of Sensors and Mapping Approaches for Disasters in Tunnels},
  series = {Journal of Field Robotics},
  volume    = {33},
  journal   = {Journal of Field Robotics},
  number    = {8},
  publisher = {Wiley-VCH},
  address   = {Weinheim},
  issn      = {1556-4967},
  doi       = {10.1002/rob.21611},
  pages     = {1037 -- 1057},
  year      = {2016},
  abstract  = {Ground or aerial robots equipped with advanced sensing technologies, such as three-dimensional laser scanners and advanced mapping algorithms, are deemed useful as a supporting technology for first responders. A great deal of excellent research in the field exists, but practical applications at real disaster sites are scarce. Many projects concentrate on equipping robots with advanced capabilities, such as autonomous exploration or object manipulation. In spite of this, realistic application areas for such robots are limited to teleoperated reconnaissance or search. In this paper, we investigate how well state-of-the-art and off-the-shelf components and algorithms are suited for reconnaissance in current disaster-relief scenarios. The basic idea is to make use of some of the most common sensors and deploy some widely used algorithms in a disaster situation, and to evaluate how well the components work for these scenarios. We acquired the sensor data from two field experiments, one from a disaster-relief operation in a motorway tunnel, and one from a mapping experiment in a partly closed down motorway tunnel. Based on these data, which we make publicly available, we evaluate state-of-the-art and off-the-shelf mapping approaches. In our analysis, we integrate opinions and replies from first responders as well as from some algorithm developers on the usefulness of the data and the limitations of the deployed approaches, respectively. We discuss the lessons we learned during the two missions. These lessons are interesting for the community working in similar areas of urban search and rescue, particularly reconnaissance and search.},
  language  = {en}
}