@inproceedings{ViehmannLimpertHofmannetal.2023, author = {Viehmann, Tarik and Limpert, Nicolas and Hofmann, Till and Henning, Mike and Ferrein, Alexander and Lakemeyer, Gerhard}, title = {Winning the RoboCup logistics league with visual servoing and centralized goal reasoning}, series = {RoboCup 2022}, booktitle = {RoboCup 2022}, editor = {Eguchi, Amy and Lau, Nuno and Paetzel-Pr{\"u}smann, Maike and Wanichanon, Thanapat}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Cham}, isbn = {978-3-031-28468-7 (Print)}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-28469-4_25}, pages = {300 -- 312}, year = {2023}, abstract = {The RoboCup Logistics League (RCLL) is a robotics competition in a production logistics scenario in the context of a Smart Factory. In the competition, a team of three robots needs to assemble products to fulfill various orders that are requested online during the game. This year, the Carologistics team was able to win the competition with a new approach to multi-agent coordination as well as significant changes to the robot's perception unit and a pragmatic network setup using the cellular network instead of WiFi. In this paper, we describe the major components of our approach with a focus on the changes compared to the last physical competition in 2019.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SchulteTiggesMatheisRekeetal.2023, author = {Schulte-Tigges, Joschua and Matheis, Dominik and Reke, Michael and Walter, Thomas and Kaszner, Daniel}, title = {Demonstrating a V2X enabled system for transition of control and minimum risk manoeuvre when leaving the operational design domain}, series = {HCII 2023: HCI in Mobility, Transport, and Automotive Systems}, booktitle = {HCII 2023: HCI in Mobility, Transport, and Automotive Systems}, editor = {Kr{\"o}mker, Heidi}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Cham}, isbn = {978-3-031-35677-3 (Print)}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-031-35678-0_12}, pages = {200 -- 210}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Modern implementations of driver assistance systems are evolving from a pure driver assistance to a independently acting automation system. Still these systems are not covering the full vehicle usage range, also called operational design domain, which require the human driver as fall-back mechanism. Transition of control and potential minimum risk manoeuvres are currently research topics and will bridge the gap until full autonomous vehicles are available. The authors showed in a demonstration that the transition of control mechanisms can be further improved by usage of communication technology. Receiving the incident type and position information by usage of standardised vehicle to everything (V2X) messages can improve the driver safety and comfort level. The connected and automated vehicle's software framework can take this information to plan areas where the driver should take back control by initiating a transition of control which can be followed by a minimum risk manoeuvre in case of an unresponsive driver. This transition of control has been implemented in a test vehicle and was presented to the public during the IEEE IV2022 (IEEE Intelligent Vehicle Symposium) in Aachen, Germany.}, language = {en} } @article{HoffstadtCheenakulaNikolauszetal.2023, author = {Hoffstadt, Kevin and Cheenakula, Dheeraja and Nikolausz, Marcell and Krafft, Simone and Harms, Hauke and Kuperjans, Isabel}, title = {Design and construction of a new reactor for flexible biomethanation of hydrogen}, series = {Fermentation}, volume = {9}, journal = {Fermentation}, number = {8}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, issn = {2311-5637}, doi = {10.3390/fermentation9080774}, pages = {1 -- 16}, year = {2023}, abstract = {The increasing share of renewable electricity in the grid drives the need for sufficient storage capacity. Especially for seasonal storage, power-to-gas can be a promising approach. Biologically produced methane from hydrogen produced from surplus electricity can be used to substitute natural gas in the existing infrastructure. Current reactor types are not or are poorly optimized for flexible methanation. Therefore, this work proposes a new reactor type with a plug flow reactor (PFR) design. Simulations in COMSOL Multiphysics ® showed promising properties for operation in laminar flow. An experiment was conducted to support the simulation results and to determine the gas fraction of the novel reactor, which was measured to be 29\%. Based on these simulations and experimental results, the reactor was constructed as a 14 m long, 50 mm diameter tube with a meandering orientation. Data processing was established, and a step experiment was performed. In addition, a kLa of 1 h-1 was determined. The results revealed that the experimental outcomes of the type of flow and gas fractions are in line with the theoretical simulation. The new design shows promising properties for flexible methanation and will be tested.}, language = {en} } @article{MoraisSumanSchoeningetal.2023, author = {Morais, Paulo V. and Suman, Pedro H. and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef and Siqueira Junior, Jos{\´e} R. and Orlandi, Marcelo O.}, title = {Layer-by-layer film based on Sn₃O₄ nanobelts as sensing units to detect heavy metals using a capacitive field-effect sensor platform}, series = {Chemosensors}, volume = {11}, journal = {Chemosensors}, number = {8}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, issn = {2227-9040}, doi = {10.3390/chemosensors11080436}, pages = {Artikel 436}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Lead and nickel, as heavy metals, are still used in industrial processes, and are classified as "environmental health hazards" due to their toxicity and polluting potential. The detection of heavy metals can prevent environmental pollution at toxic levels that are critical to human health. In this sense, the electrolyte-insulator-semiconductor (EIS) field-effect sensor is an attractive sensing platform concerning the fabrication of reusable and robust sensors to detect such substances. This study is aimed to fabricate a sensing unit on an EIS device based on Sn₃O₄ nanobelts embedded in a polyelectrolyte matrix of polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) and polyacrylic acid (PAA) using the layer-by-layer (LbL) technique. The EIS-Sn₃O₄ sensor exhibited enhanced electrochemical performance for detecting Pb²⁺ and Ni²⁺ ions, revealing a higher affinity for Pb²⁺ ions, with sensitivities of ca. 25.8 mV/decade and 2.4 mV/decade, respectively. Such results indicate that Sn₃O₄ nanobelts can contemplate a feasible proof-of-concept capacitive field-effect sensor for heavy metal detection, envisaging other future studies focusing on environmental monitoring.}, language = {en} } @incollection{DachwaldUlamecKowalskietal.2023, author = {Dachwald, Bernd and Ulamec, Stephan and Kowalski, Julia and Boxberg, Marc S. and Baader, Fabian and Biele, Jens and K{\"o}mle, Norbert}, title = {Ice melting probes}, series = {Handbook of Space Resources}, booktitle = {Handbook of Space Resources}, editor = {Badescu, Viorel and Zacny, Kris and Bar-Cohen, Yoseph}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Cham}, isbn = {978-3-030-97912-6 (Print)}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-030-97913-3_29}, pages = {955 -- 996}, year = {2023}, abstract = {The exploration of icy environments in the solar system, such as the poles of Mars and the icy moons (a.k.a. ocean worlds), is a key aspect for understanding their astrobiological potential as well as for extraterrestrial resource inspection. On these worlds, ice melting probes are considered to be well suited for the robotic clean execution of such missions. In this chapter, we describe ice melting probes and their applications, the physics of ice melting and how the melting behavior can be modeled and simulated numerically, the challenges for ice melting, and the required key technologies to deal with those challenges. We also give an overview of existing ice melting probes and report some results and lessons learned from laboratory and field tests.}, language = {en} } @article{ThomaThomessenGardietal.2023, author = {Thoma, Andreas and Thomessen, Karolin and Gardi, Alessandro and Fisher, A. and Braun, Carsten}, title = {Prioritising paths: An improved cost function for local path planning for UAV in medical applications}, series = {The Aeronautical Journal}, journal = {The Aeronautical Journal}, number = {First View}, publisher = {Cambridge University Press}, address = {Cambridge}, issn = {0001-9240 (Print)}, doi = {10.1017/aer.2023.68}, pages = {1 -- 18}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Even the shortest flight through unknown, cluttered environments requires reliable local path planning algorithms to avoid unforeseen obstacles. The algorithm must evaluate alternative flight paths and identify the best path if an obstacle blocks its way. Commonly, weighted sums are used here. This work shows that weighted Chebyshev distances and factorial achievement scalarising functions are suitable alternatives to weighted sums if combined with the 3DVFH* local path planning algorithm. Both methods considerably reduce the failure probability of simulated flights in various environments. The standard 3DVFH* uses a weighted sum and has a failure probability of 50\% in the test environments. A factorial achievement scalarising function, which minimises the worst combination of two out of four objective functions, reaches a failure probability of 26\%; A weighted Chebyshev distance, which optimises the worst objective, has a failure probability of 30\%. These results show promise for further enhancements and to support broader applicability.}, language = {en} } @masterthesis{Baehr2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {B{\"a}hr, Luisa}, title = {Localution : Entwicklung eines digitalen L{\"o}sungsmodells zur Verbindung des digitalen und station{\"a}ren Handels}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, school = {Fachhochschule Aachen}, pages = {135 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Die Nutzung des Onlinehandels steigt seit Jahren kontinuierlich an. F{\"u}r H{\"a}ndler:innen und ganz besonders f{\"u}r kleine Anbieter:innen, die zunehmend von gr{\"o}ßeren verdr{\"a}ngt werden, ist es wichtiger denn je, ihren Onlineauftritt auf den neuesten Stand zu bringen. Doch stellt dies die kleineren Anbieter:innen oftmals vor große Herausforderungen, denn der digitale Handel muss stets aktualisiert werden und kostet Zeit, Aufwand und Geld. „Localution" ist eine digitale Plattform, die es lokalen Anbieter:innen m{\"o}glich macht, mit wenig Aufwand eine Webseite aufzubauen. Zus{\"a}tzlich sind Angebote buchbar, die den station{\"a}ren Handel optimieren. F{\"u}r Konsument:innen bietet „Localution" die M{\"o}glichkeit, lokale Anbieter:innen in der N{\"a}he zu finden und Termine zu buchen.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Baierlein2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Baierlein, Ellen}, title = {Konzerthaus Berlin : Entwicklung eines Erscheinungsbildes f{\"u}r das Konzerthaus Berlin}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, school = {Fachhochschule Aachen}, pages = {102 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Das Konzerthaus Berlin ist einer der sch{\"o}nsten Orte Berlins f{\"u}r klassische Musik. Dabei steht das Haus auf der Schwelle zwischen langer Tradition und Moderne. Die Qualit{\"a}t an Musik, die dort gespielt wird, soll dabei f{\"u}r alle zug{\"a}nglich sein. Dies machen die unterschiedlichsten Konzerte m{\"o}glich. Um diesen modernen Anspruch auch nach außen zu kommunizieren, wurde ein neues Gestaltungskonzept f{\"u}r das Konzerthaus Berlin entwickelt. Im Fokus des neu entwickelten Corporate Designs steht der Rhythmus Gedanke, welcher sich im Headline Prinzip zeigt sowie medien{\"u}bergreifend in der Layoutgestaltung durch Groß/Klein Kontraste fortsetzt. Das Erscheinungsbild funktioniert dabei sowohl animiert als auch statisch. Musik wird dadurch visuell erfahrbar gemacht und bildet den modernen Fokuspunkt in der Gestaltung.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Baumann2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Baumann, Ivana Edita}, title = {Toolbar : Werkzeuge des Grafikdesigns}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {96 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Von Zeichentisch und Letraset zu inhaltsbasierter F{\"u}llung und OpenType - wie sich die Werkzeuge des Grafikdesigns entwickelt und die Gestaltungsprozesse beeinflusst haben. Die Bachelorarbeit „Toolbar: Werkzeuge des Grafikdesigns" setzt sich mit der eigenen Disziplin, dem Grafikdesign, auseinander und geht dabei seinen Wurzeln, den Werkzeugen, nach. Im Rahmen dessen werden in Gespr{\"a}chen mit verschiedenen Gestalter*innen Tools und Technologien des Grafikdesigns untersucht und verglichen - angefangen vom analogen Paste-Up bis hin zu modernen Designmethoden. Dabei wird diskutiert, wie sich die Werkzeuge im Laufe der Zeit entwickelt haben und welche Auswirkungen dies auf das Grafikdesign und die Positionierung von Designer*innen hatte. Außerdem wird die Bedeutung von Werkzeugen im kreativen Prozess und ihre Auswirkungen auf die Gestaltung hinterfragt und aufgezeigt.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Bruegging2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Br{\"u}gging, Justus Wilhelm}, title = {Das Keramikmuseum KERAMION : Entwicklung eines neuen Erscheinungsbildes}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, school = {Fachhochschule Aachen}, pages = {121 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Das KERAMION beherbergt ein breites Sortiment an historischen Keramikst{\"u}cken wie auch modernen k{\"u}nstlerischen Keramikarbeiten. Bei der neuen Konzeptionierung des Museums wurde eine Verbindung der historischen Sammlung und der modernen Kunst geschaffen, als Visualisierung daf{\"u}r steht die eigens f{\"u}r das Museum erstellte Schrift. In dieser Schrift wird eine historische, schwungvolle Kurrentschrift aus dem 16. Jahrhundert mit einer modernen kantigen Serifenschrift verbunden. Daraus entsteht eine Schrift, die die Breite der Keramik widerspiegelt und von Steingut bis Porzellan alle Facetten aufgreift. Gepaart wird die einzigartige Schrift mit einem auf das Zentrum ausgerichteten Layoutprinzip, bei dem 3D Scans der Exponate in den Fokus r{\"u}cken. Somit k{\"o}nnen die Besucher*innen auch von zu Hause einen Vorgeschmack auf die einzigartigen Materialien und Keramiktechniken bekommen.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Doblas2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Doblas, Miguel}, title = {Electrovisuals : Auditive Eigenschaften elektronischer Musik infografisch interpretiert}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, school = {Fachhochschule Aachen}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Elektronische Musik umgibt uns alle. Der Einfluss elektronischer Musikproduktion auf moderne Popularmusik ist nicht von der Hand zu weisen und ihre Produktionstechniken f{\"u}r heutige Standards unverzichtbar. {\"U}ber die Jahre ihrer Entwicklung und den dabei entstandenen Musikrichtungen verschwanden die individuellen Charakteristika der verschiedenen Subgenres allerdings oft einfach unter der Sammelbezeichnung elektronischer Musik. »Electrovisuals« stellt die auditiven Eigenschaften elektronischer Musik in Form von klaren Infografiken dar und sorgt damit f{\"u}r ein besseres Verst{\"a}ndnis von Rhythmus und Struktur der Songs. Die verschiedenen Subgenres werden multimedial inszeniert und einander gegen{\"u}bergestellt, um {\"A}hnlichkeiten und Unterschiede zu betonen. Mithilfe seiner Aufbereitung stellt das Projekt die hohe Diversit{\"a}t elektronischer Musik heraus und bereitet sie eindrucksvoll und greifbar auf.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Friedel2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Friedel, Janina}, title = {Die Dinge danach : zum Hochwasser 21}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, school = {Fachhochschule Aachen}, pages = {73 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Juli 2021. Durch starke Regenf{\"a}lle von bis zu 250 l/m² innerhalb von 24h durch das Sturmtief «Bernd» war es dem bereits von vorherigen Niederschl{\"a}gen {\"u}bers{\"a}ttigten Boden nicht mehr m{\"o}glich, weitere Wassermengen aufzunehmen. Die Folge sind schwerwiegende {\"U}berflutungen vor allem in Rheinland-Pfalz und NRW. Dass die Auswirkungen des Klimawandels bereits zu Hause angekommen sind, wird mit dieser Arbeit autobiografisch und illustrativ innerhalb eines Graphic Novels «Die Dinge danach - zum Hochwasser 21» be- und verarbeitet. Denn als das Wasser zu Hause w{\"u}tete, war die Autorin selbst nicht anwesend. Daf{\"u}r steckte sie die ersten Tage in Euskirchen fest, eine Stadt, die selbst Land unter war und zu einer Insel wurde. Ohne Strom, Netz und stark erschwertem Kontakt nach außen … und dabei sollte sie urspr{\"u}nglich f{\"u}r eine Woche nur zwei Kater versorgen.}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{KueppersSchubaNeugebaueretal.2023, author = {K{\"u}ppers, Malte and Schuba, Marko and Neugebauer, Georg and H{\"o}ner, Tim and Hack, Sacha}, title = {Security analysis of the KNX smart building protocol}, series = {ARES '23: Proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Availability, Reliability and Security}, booktitle = {ARES '23: Proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Availability, Reliability and Security}, publisher = {ACM}, doi = {10.1145/3600160.3605167}, pages = {1 -- 7}, year = {2023}, abstract = {KNX is a protocol for smart building automation, e.g., for automated heating, air conditioning, or lighting. This paper analyses and evaluates state-of-the-art KNX devices from manufacturers Merten, Gira and Siemens with respect to security. On the one hand, it is investigated if publicly known vulnerabilities like insecure storage of passwords in software, unencrypted communication, or denialof-service attacks, can be reproduced in new devices. On the other hand, the security is analyzed in general, leading to the discovery of a previously unknown and high risk vulnerability related to so-called BCU (authentication) keys.}, language = {en} } @phdthesis{Gaigall2023, author = {Gaigall, Daniel}, title = {On selected problems in multivariate analysis}, doi = {10.15488/14304}, pages = {17 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Selected problems in the field of multivariate statistical analysis are treated. Thereby, one focus is on the paired sample case. Among other things, statistical testing problems of marginal homogeneity are under consideration. In detail, properties of Hotelling's T² test in a special parametric situation are obtained. Moreover, the nonparametric problem of marginal homogeneity is discussed on the basis of possibly incomplete data. In the bivariate data case, properties of the Hoeffding-Blum-Kiefer-Rosenblatt independence test statistic on the basis of partly not identically distributed data are investigated. Similar testing problems are treated within the scope of the application of a result for the empirical process of the concomitants for partly categorial data. Furthermore, testing changes in the modeled solvency capital requirement of an insurance company by means of a paired sample from an internal risk model is discussed. Beyond the paired sample case, a new asymptotic relative efficiency concept based on the expected volumes of multidimensional confidence regions is introduced. Besides, a new approach for the treatment of the multi-sample goodness-of-fit problem is presented. Finally, a consistent test for the treatment of the goodness-of-fit problem is developed for the background of huge or infinite dimensional data.}, language = {en} } @article{CheenakulaPaulsenOttetal.2023, author = {Cheenakula, Dheeraja and Paulsen, Svea and Ott, Fabian and Gr{\"o}mping, Markus}, title = {Operational window of a deammonifying sludge for mainstream application in a municipal wastewater treatment plant}, series = {Water and Environment Journal}, journal = {Water and Environment Journal}, number = {Early View}, publisher = {Wiley}, address = {Chichester}, issn = {1747-6593}, doi = {10.1111/wej.12898}, pages = {1 -- 12}, year = {2023}, abstract = {The present work aimed to study the mainstream feasibility of the deammonifying sludge of side stream of municipal wastewater treatment plant (MWWTP) in Kaster, Germany. For this purpose, the deammonifying sludge available at the side stream was investigated for nitrogen (N) removal with respect to the operational factors temperature (15-30°C), pH value (6.0-8.0) and chemical oxygen demand (COD)/N ratio (≤1.5-6.0). The highest and lowest N-removal rates of 0.13 and 0.045 kg/(m³ d) are achieved at 30 and 15°C, respectively. Different conditions of pH and COD/N ratios in the SBRs of Partial nitritation/anammox (PN/A) significantly influenced both the metabolic processes and associated N-removal rates. The scientific insights gained from the current work signifies the possibility of mainstream PN/A at WWTPs. The current study forms a solid basis of operational window for the upcoming semi-technical trails to be conducted prior to the full-scale mainstream PN/A at WWTP Kaster and WWTPs globally.}, language = {en} } @article{FissabreRottke2023, author = {Fissabre, Anke and Rottke, Evelin}, title = {Das Quelle-Fertighaus : Einklang von Maß, Konstruktion und Entwurf}, series = {architectura}, volume = {51}, journal = {architectura}, number = {1}, editor = {Bergdoll, Barry and Schwarting, Andreas and Tragbar, Klaus}, publisher = {Deutscher Kunstverlag (DKV)}, address = {Berlin}, issn = {2569-1554}, doi = {10.1515/atc-2021-1005}, pages = {57 -- 78}, year = {2023}, abstract = {The steel prefabricated family house ›Quelle-Fertighaus‹ designed and constructed by the German company Quelle, is an innovative modular system commercialised in 1962. All aspects of the Quelle-Fertighaus are planned on the principle of minimal effort for maximal flexibility. The clever design of the ground plan based on a 4 m × 7 m module offers the flexibility for either one to three additional modules. The steel construction is innovative and unique, consisting of load-bearing portal frames acting as braces. The house design is furthermore characterised by a simple metrical grid layout and the practical placement of the foundation and basement, which allowed the very cost-effective production and the lowest price for a prefabricated family house in Germany during the postwar era. Nowadays its portal-frame-construction offers an interesting approach for its renovation and transformation according to present building demands.}, language = {de} } @article{Pfaff2023, author = {Pfaff, Raphael}, title = {Braking distance prediction for vehicle consist in low-speed on-sight operation: a Monte Carlo approach}, series = {Railway Engineering Science}, volume = {31}, journal = {Railway Engineering Science}, number = {2}, publisher = {SpringerOpen}, issn = {2662-4753 (eISSN)}, doi = {10.1007/s40534-023-00303-7}, pages = {135 -- 144}, year = {2023}, abstract = {The first and last mile of a railway journey, in both freight and transit applications, constitutes a high effort and is either non-productive (e.g. in the case of depot operations) or highly inefficient (e.g. in industrial railways). These parts are typically managed on-sight, i.e. with no signalling and train protection systems ensuring the freedom of movement. This is possible due to the rather short braking distances of individual vehicles and shunting consists. The present article analyses the braking behaviour of such shunting units. For this purpose, a dedicated model is developed. It is calibrated on published results of brake tests and validated against a high-definition model for low-speed applications. Based on this model, multiple simulations are executed to obtain a Monte Carlo simulation of the resulting braking distances. Based on the distribution properties and established safety levels, the risk of exceeding certain braking distances is evaluated and maximum braking distances are derived. Together with certain parameters of the system, these can serve in the design and safety assessment of driver assistance systems and automation of these processes.}, language = {en} } @masterthesis{Goetz2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {G{\"o}tz, Daniela}, title = {Entwicklung eines Erscheinungsbildes f{\"u}r das Start-up-Unternehmen CoArea}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, school = {Fachhochschule Aachen}, pages = {93 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Diese Bachelorarbeit befasst sich mit dem Corporate Design des aufstrebenden Startups "CoArea". Seine innovative Plattform vermittelt ungenutzte Fl{\"a}chen im urbanen Raum und bringt Fl{\"a}chenbedarf und -bereitstellung intelligent zusammen. Die Arbeit untersucht, wie das Erscheinungsbild von CoArea das Unternehmen als modern, nachhaltig und ressourcenschonend positioniert. Durch das neu gestaltete Corporate Design wird diese besondere Herangehensweise zur effizienten Nutzung begrenzter Ressourcen unserer Umwelt durch CoArea deutlich und nach außen getragen. CoArea strebt danach, die positive Entwicklung der St{\"a}dte voranzutreiben und die soziale Nachhaltigkeit durch den Austausch und die Interaktion zwischen verschiedenen Menschen und Gemeinschaften zu f{\"o}rdern.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Hoffmann2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Hoffmann, Noa}, title = {SpineSans : Erkundung des generativen Potentials modularer Typografie}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, school = {Fachhochschule Aachen}, pages = {144 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Spine Sans - Erkundung des generativen Potenzials modularer Typografie. „Spine Sans" ist eine dekorative Schriftfamilie, die mit modularen Limitationen gestaltet wurde. Kleinbuchstaben sind in eine obere und untere H{\"a}lfte unterteilt, zwischen denen Raum f{\"u}r spannende generative Effekte entsteht. Schriftzeichen und Effekte wurden unabh{\"a}ngig voneinander, aber auf dem gleichen Spaltenraster gestaltet und passen daher nahtlos zusammen. Beispielhafte Varianten der „Spines" k{\"o}nnen in einem speziell programmierten Web-Interface an selbst geschriebenen Text erkundet werden. Die Galerie an Optionen pr{\"a}sentiert m{\"o}gliche Resultate f{\"u}r die spielerische Kombination. Die zwei Schriftschnitte „Spine Sans Bold" und „Spine Sans Double" k{\"o}nnen auch gemischt werden. Weiter erg{\"a}nzbar um maßgeschneiderte Varianten, kann „Spine Sans" besonders in interaktiven oder animierten Medien effektiv verschiedenste Eindr{\"u}cke vermitteln.}, language = {de} } @incollection{EngelmannBaumann2023, author = {Engelmann, Ulrich M. and Baumann, Martin}, title = {Moderationsexpertise f{\"u}r QMBs - die Methoden}, series = {Qualit{\"a}tsmanagement in Dienstleistungsunternehmen}, booktitle = {Qualit{\"a}tsmanagement in Dienstleistungsunternehmen}, editor = {Thomann, Hermann and Tr{\"a}ger, Thomas}, publisher = {T{\"U}V-Verlag}, address = {K{\"o}ln}, isbn = {978-3-8249-0473-0}, pages = {Kapitel 08631}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Damit Sie als Moderator effektiv und professionell moderieren k{\"o}nnen, sollten Sie die entsprechenden Methoden kennen. Mit den richtigen Methoden k{\"o}nnen Sie Diskussionen leiten, Konflikte l{\"o}sen, die Teilnehmer motivieren und daf{\"u}r sorgen, dass die Ziele der Veranstaltung erreicht werden. Außerdem helfen sie Ihnen, eine positive Atmosph{\"a}re zu schaffen und das Interesse der Teilnehmer zu halten. In diesem zweiten Beitrag der mehrteiligen Serie lernen Sie die grunds{\"a}tzlichen Methoden kennen, um erfolgreiche Teamsitzungen, Arbeitsgruppentreffen, Kick-offs und Meetings durchzuf{\"u}hren.}, language = {de} } @incollection{EngelmannBaumann2023, author = {Engelmann, Ulrich M. and Baumann, Martin}, title = {Moderationsexpertise - die Methoden}, series = {IT-Servicemanagement}, booktitle = {IT-Servicemanagement}, editor = {Lindinger, Markus and Bartsch, Oliver}, edition = {54. Update}, publisher = {T{\"U}V-Verlag}, address = {K{\"o}ln}, isbn = {978-3-8249-1154-7}, pages = {Kapitel 05531}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Damit Sie als Moderator effektiv und professionell moderieren k{\"o}nnen, sollten Sie die entsprechenden Methoden kennen. Mit den richtigen Methoden k{\"o}nnen Sie Diskussionen leiten, Konflikte l{\"o}sen, die Teilnehmer motivieren und daf{\"u}r sorgen, dass die Ziele der Veranstaltung erreicht werden. Außerdem helfen sie Ihnen, eine positive Atmosph{\"a}re zu schaffen und das Interesse der Teilnehmer zu halten. In diesem zweiten Beitrag der mehrteiligen Serie lernen Sie die grunds{\"a}tzlichen Methoden kennen, um erfolgreiche Teamsitzungen, Arbeitsgruppentreffen, Kick-offs und Meetings durchzuf{\"u}hren.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Hosseinpour2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Hosseinpour, Seywan}, title = {Velum : Zensur des Visuellen im Iran}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, school = {Fachhochschule Aachen}, pages = {153 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Dieses multimediale Projekt thematisiert Zensur aus verschiedenen Dimensionen in totalit{\"a}ren, religi{\"o}s-patriarchalischen L{\"a}ndern, insbesondere im Iran. Dadurch wird versucht, mit einem denunzierenden Ansatz zu zeigen, wie Bilder zensiert werden und welche Auswirkungen diese zensierten Bilder auf Betrachter:innen haben. Dabei ist es auch wichtig, wie das Unsichtbare analysiert und verstanden wird. Die Opposition zwischen dem Akt des Visualisierens/Sichtbarmachens und Verbergens/Unsichtbarmachens in den meisten Bildern impliziert die Dialektik von Verh{\"u}llung und Enth{\"u}llung. Das Projekt »Velum« erm{\"o}glicht es den Betrachter:innen, die Zensurpraktiken in totalit{\"a}r-religi{\"o}sen L{\"a}ndern kennenzulernen und zu erfahren, inwieweit die Zensur das t{\"a}gliche Leben durchdrungen und beeinflusst hat -in der Kunst, der Literatur, den Medien usw. Ein Ph{\"a}nomen, das sogar die Privatsph{\"a}re des Individuums beeintr{\"a}chtigt.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Leiwen2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Leiwen, Sophie}, title = {Steinreich : Mineralien des Siegerlands}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {69 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Der Aufbau und die Entstehung unseres Planeten sind untrennbar mit der Bildung von Gesteinen verbunden - diese setzen sich aus verschiedenen Mineralien zusammen. Sie sind in der Natur weit verbreitet und spielen eine entscheidende Rolle in unserem t{\"a}glichen Leben. Obwohl vielen Menschen der Nutzen von Bodensch{\"a}tzen bewusst ist, besteht ein geringes Wissen {\"u}ber deren Vorkommen und Relevanz. F{\"u}r die wirtschaftliche Entwicklung des Siegerlandes beispielsweise waren der Abbau und der Handel mit Mineralien von großer Bedeutung. Insbesondere der langj{\"a}hrige Abbau von Eisenerz legte den Grundstein f{\"u}r die gesamte Metallindustrie der Region. Die Publikation visualisiert eine umfangreiche Sammlung Siegerl{\"a}nder Mineralien und vermittelt ein grundlegendes Verst{\"a}ndnis von Mineralien.}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{AlhaskirTschescheLinkeetal.2023, author = {Alhaskir, Mohamed and Tschesche, Matteo and Linke, Florian and Schriewer, Elisabeth and Weber, Yvonne and Wolking, Stefan and R{\"o}hrig, Rainer and Koch, Henner and Kutafina, Ekaterina}, title = {ECG matching: an approach to synchronize ECG datasets for data quality comparisons}, series = {German Medical Data Sciences 2023 - Science. Close to People.}, volume = {307}, booktitle = {German Medical Data Sciences 2023 - Science. Close to People.}, editor = {R{\"o}hrig, Rainer and Grabe, Niels and Haag, Martin and H{\"u}bner, Ursula and Sax, Ulrich and Schmidt, Carsten Oliver and Sedlmayr, Martin and Zapf, Antonia}, publisher = {IOS Press}, isbn = {978-1-64368-428-4 (Print)}, doi = {10.3233/SHTI230718}, pages = {225 -- 232}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Clinical assessment of newly developed sensors is important for ensuring their validity. Comparing recordings of emerging electrocardiography (ECG) systems to a reference ECG system requires accurate synchronization of data from both devices. Current methods can be inefficient and prone to errors. To address this issue, three algorithms are presented to synchronize two ECG time series from different recording systems: Binned R-peak Correlation, R-R Interval Correlation, and Average R-peak Distance. These algorithms reduce ECG data to their cyclic features, mitigating inefficiencies and minimizing discrepancies between different recording systems. We evaluate the performance of these algorithms using high-quality data and then assess their robustness after manipulating the R-peaks. Our results show that R-R Interval Correlation was the most efficient, whereas the Average R-peak Distance and Binned R-peak Correlation were more robust against noisy data.}, language = {en} } @masterthesis{Thiele2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Thiele, Jana}, title = {D{\"u}sseldorfer Schauspielhaus : „Entwicklung eines neuen Erscheinungsbildes"}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {91 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {In der heutigen digitalisierten und individualisierten Welt spielt das Theater weiterhin eine bedeutende Rolle als kulturelle Institution und als Ort des k{\"u}nstlerischen Ausdrucks. Dabei ist einer der wichtigsten Aspekte die Bewegung. Sie findet auf der B{\"u}hne in jeglicher Form statt - Tanz, Gestik, Mimik, die Schritte der Schauspieler:innen, Spr{\"u}nge, Armbewegungen. All diese unterschiedlichen Arten von Bewegung sind ausschlaggebend f{\"u}r die Wirkung der Texte und St{\"u}cke. F{\"u}r das neue Erscheinungsbild des D{\"u}sseldorfer Schauspielhauses wurde dieser Bewegungsaspekt in ein spannendes, modernes und {\"u}bersichtliches Corporate Design {\"u}bersetzt. Das Ergebnis: Sonderzeichen, die „Bewegung" aufgreifen und entsprechend „verformt" wurden. Durch ihr ver{\"a}ndertes Aussehen spiegeln sie diese Bewegung abstrahiert wider und f{\"u}hren abwechslungsreich durch die verschiedenen Medien.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Thiem2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Thiem, Antonia}, title = {Entwicklung eines neuen Corporate Design f{\"u}r ein Museum mit dem Schwerpunkt Lichtkunst}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {97 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Weithin leuchtend - tief unter der Erde strahlend: Das »Zentrum f{\"u}r internationale Lichtkunst« in Unna ist ein »Unikat« unter den Kunstmuseen weltweit, da das Museum das Einzige ist, welches sich ausschließlich der zeitgen{\"o}ssischen Lichtkunst widmet. Seit 2001 erstreckt sich die Sammlung von 21 dauerhaften Werken in einem großz{\"u}gigen Kellergew{\"o}lbe. Viele der Lichtinstallationen wurden eigens f{\"u}r die R{\"a}umlichkeiten konzipiert und sind sowohl in ihrem technischen, als auch {\"a}sthetischen und perspektivischen Auftritt unverwechselbar. Die Zielsetzung des Projektes ist es, ein systematisches und einheitliches Erscheinungsbild, welches crossmedial eingesetzt werden kann, zu erarbeiten. Des Weiteren soll die Thematik Lichtkunst in dem Corporate Design aufgegriffen und widergespiegelt werden, sodass die Ber{\"u}hrungspunkte des Publikums spannungsvoll und einpr{\"a}gend aufgenommen werden.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Thoennissen2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Thoennißen, Amber Katharina}, title = {Boys will be boys}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {236 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {"boys will be boys" erkundet bestehende Meinungen zum Thema M{\"a}nnlichkeit und versucht Alternativen zu finden: Wege, die M{\"a}nnlichkeit gehen und Richtungen, in die sich M{\"a}nnlichkeit ver{\"a}ndern kann. Auf 236 Seiten wird das Thema von so vielen Seiten wie irgendwie m{\"o}glich beleuchtet. Es gibt sowohl sehr pers{\"o}nliche, subjektive Besch{\"a}ftigung mit dem Thema als auch eine objektive, wissenschaftliche Herangehensweise. Das Buch ist vor allem mit typografischen Elementen gestaltet worden, wobei in Inhalt und Typografie viel Wert auf Niedrigschwelligkeit gelegt wurde. Außen ist ein partieller Relieflack aufgetragen worden, innen hat das Buch bedrucktes Vorsatzpapier. Ziel des Projektes war es, M{\"a}nnlichkeit und die verschiedenen Meinungen dazu m{\"o}glichst verst{\"a}ndlich wiedergeben zu k{\"o}nnen, um so einen Dialog zum Thema anzuregen.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Stiphout2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Stiphout, Maret van}, title = {Entwicklung eines neuen Erscheinungsbildes f{\"u}r das Wallraf-Richartz-Museum und Fondation Carboud}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Das Wallraf-Richartz-Museum \& Fondation Corboud besitzt eine der wichtigsten europ{\"a}ischen Kunstsammlungen vom Mittelalter bis zum 19. Jahrhundert. Durch das Zusammenspiel von Forschung und Vermittlung der Kunst- und Epochengeschichte tr{\"a}gt das Museum maßgeblich zum Erhalt des kulturellen Erbes und dem Meinungsaustausch {\"u}ber die Vergangenheit, Gegenwart und die Zukunft bei. Im Fokus des neuen Erscheinungsbildes steht die an den kulturellen und historischen Kontext angepasste Szenografie des Museums. Die beeindruckend verzierten Bilderrahmen der gezeigten Kunstepochen werden abstrahiert und durch einen typografischen Rahmen neu interpretiert. Das entwickelte Headline-Prinzip wird durch eine sehr zur{\"u}ckhaltende Gestaltung erg{\"a}nzt, was der Thematik und den gezeigten Meisterwerken Raum zum Wirken verleiht.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Transfeld2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Transfeld, Janine}, title = {Ein Kl-gest{\"u}tztes Software-Tool : zur Unterst{\"u}tzung der Projektgestaltung der BMW AG}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {85 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Die Bachelorarbeit besch{\"a}ftigte sich mit der Integration von k{\"u}nstlicher Intelligenz (KI) in softwarebasierte L{\"o}sungen und hatte das Ziel, ein prototypisches L{\"o}sungsmodell zu entwickeln. Dabei wurde das User-Experience-Designverfahren angewendet, um eine neue innovative Arbeitsweise zu schaffen, die KI-gest{\"u}tzte Produktentwicklungsprozesse umfasst.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Vaut2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Vaut, Ina}, title = {Hippocampus}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {119 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Hippocampus - Eine Publikation {\"u}ber das Erscheinungsbild und Verhaltensweisen von Seepferdchen, ihre Lebensr{\"a}ume, Bedrohungen und die Schutzmaßnahmen. Seepferdchen geh{\"o}ren zu den wenigen Fischarten, die allgemein bekannt sind. In den meisten F{\"a}llen werden Seepferdchen einfach als »s{\"u}ß« beschrieben. Doch Seepferdchen haben weit mehr zu bieten als ihr m{\"a}rchenhaftes Aussehen. Diese Publikation setzt sich mit kuriosen Erkenntnissen, aktuellen Forschungsergebnissen und Mythen rund um Seepferdchen auseinander und dient als Einstieg in die Thematik.}, language = {de} } @article{KowalewskiBragardHueningetal.2023, author = {Kowalewski, Paul and Bragard, Michael and H{\"u}ning, Felix and De Doncker, Rik W.}, title = {An inexpensive Wiegand-sensor-based rotary encoder without rotating magnets for use in electrical drives}, series = {IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement}, journal = {IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement}, publisher = {IEEE}, issn = {0018-9456 (Print)}, doi = {10.1109/TIM.2023.3326166}, pages = {10 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {This paper introduces an inexpensive Wiegand-sensor-based rotary encoder that avoids rotating magnets and is suitable for electrical-drive applications. So far, Wiegand-sensor-based encoders usually include a magnetic pole wheel with rotating permanent magnets. These encoders combine the disadvantages of an increased magnet demand and a limited maximal speed due to the centripetal force acting on the rotating magnets. The proposed approach reduces the total demand of permanent magnets drastically. Moreover, the rotating part is manufacturable from a single piece of steel, which makes it very robust and cheap. This work presents the theoretical operating principle of the proposed approach and validates its benefits on a hardware prototype. The presented proof-of-concept prototype achieves a mechanical resolution of 4.5 ° by using only 4 permanent magnets, 2Wiegand sensors and a rotating steel gear wheel with 20 teeth.}, language = {en} } @incollection{HeimesKampkerKehreretal.2023, author = {Heimes, Heiner Hans and Kampker, Achim and Kehrer, Mario and D{\"u}nnwald, Simon and Heetfeld, Lennart and Polzenberg, Jens and Budde, Lucas and Keusen, Maximilian and Pandey, Rahul and R{\"o}th, Thilo}, title = {Fahrzeugstruktur}, series = {Elektromobilit{\"a}t: Grundlagen einer Fortschrittstechnologie}, booktitle = {Elektromobilit{\"a}t: Grundlagen einer Fortschrittstechnologie}, editor = {Kampker, Achim and Heimes, Heiner Hans}, publisher = {Springer Vieweg}, address = {Berlin}, isbn = {978-3-662-65811-6 (Print)}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-662-65812-3_5}, pages = {69 -- 106}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Um sowohl Treibhausgas-Emissionen zu verringern als auch Kraftstoffressourcen zu schonen, wird zunehmend an einer Transformation konventionell angetriebener Kraftfahrzeuge hin zu elektrifizierten Antriebskonzepten gearbeitet. Basierend auf herk{\"o}mmlichen Fahrzeugen mit Verbrennungsmotor wurde eine Vielzahl neuer Antriebssysteme mit verschiedenem Elektrifizierungsgrad entwickelt. Mitte der 1990er-Jahre kamen erste Fahrzeuge mit einem Hybridantrieb auf den Markt. Die Kombination aus Verbrennungs- und Elektromotor erlaubt eine Verbrauchsreduktion und Bremsenergier{\"u}ckgewinnung sowie lokal emissionsfreies Fahren.}, language = {de} } @incollection{HeimesKampkerDornetal.2023, author = {Heimes, Heiner Hans and Kampker, Achim and Dorn, Benjamin and Kehrer, Mario and D{\"u}nnwald, Simon and Badura, Dennis and Terren, Maximilian and R{\"o}th, Thilo}, title = {Produktionsprozesse der Fahrzeugstruktur}, series = {Elektromobilit{\"a}t: Grundlagen einer Fortschrittstechnologie}, booktitle = {Elektromobilit{\"a}t: Grundlagen einer Fortschrittstechnologie}, editor = {Kampker, Achim and Heimes, Heiner Hans}, publisher = {Springer Vieweg}, address = {Berlin}, isbn = {978-3-662-65811-6 (Print)}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-662-65812-3_13}, pages = {227 -- 247}, year = {2023}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Vetter2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Vetter, Cara Niambi}, title = {BRIDGE - Ein Magazin {\"u}ber Transkulturen in Deutschland}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, school = {Fachhochschule Aachen}, pages = {51 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {In Folge der Globalisierung und der Zuwanderung von verschiedensten ethnischen Gruppen und deren Kulturen entstehen in Deutschland immer mehr sogenannte Transkulturen. Um diesen mehr Aufmerksamkeit zu schenken und zur Verst{\"a}ndigung verschiedenster Gruppen beizutragen, wurde das Konzept dieser Bachelorarbeit: „BRIDGE: Ein Magazin {\"u}ber Transkulturen in Deutschland" entwickelt, welches sich mit den Schnittstellen der Deutschen und anderen Kulturen auseinandersetzt. Diese Transkulturen sollen jeweils repr{\"a}sentativ und aufkl{\"a}rend dargestellt werden. Jede Ausgabe wird eine dieser Transkulturen portr{\"a}tieren und zeigen, wie diese in Deutschland besteht. F{\"u}r die erste Ausgabe, welche im Rahmen der Bachelorarbeit ausgearbeitet wurde, fiel die Entscheidung auf die Deutsch-Habesha-Kultur, die eine V{\"o}lkergruppe aus {\"A}thiopien und Eritrea darstellt.}, language = {de} } @article{DigelAkimbekovRogachevetal.2023, author = {Digel, Ilya and Akimbekov, Nuraly and Rogachev, Evgeniy and Pogorelova, Natalia}, title = {Bacterial cellulose produced by Medusomyces gisevii on glucose and sucrose: biosynthesis and structural properties}, series = {Cellulose}, journal = {Cellulose}, publisher = {Springer Science + Business Media}, address = {Dordrecht}, issn = {1572-882X (Online)}, doi = {10.1007/s10570-023-05592-z}, pages = {15 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {In this work, the effects of carbon sources and culture media on the production and structural properties of bacterial cellulose (BC) synthesized by Medusomyces gisevii have been studied. The culture medium was composed of different initial concentrations of glucose or sucrose dissolved in 0.4\% extract of plain green tea. Parameters of the culture media (titratable acidity, substrate conversion degree etc.) were monitored daily for 20 days of cultivation. The BC pellicles produced on different carbon sources were characterized in terms of biomass yield, crystallinity and morphology by field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), atomic force microscopy and X-ray diffraction. Our results showed that Medusomyces gisevii had higher BC yields in media with sugar concentrations close to 10 g L-1 after a 18-20 days incubation period. Glucose in general lead to a higher BC yield (173 g L-1) compared to sucrose (163.5 g L-1). The BC crystallinity degree and surface roughness were higher in the samples synthetized from sucrose. Obtained FE-SEM micrographs show that the BC pellicles synthesized in the sucrose media contained densely packed tangles of cellulose fibrils whereas the BC produced in the glucose media displayed rather linear geometry of the BC fibrils without noticeable aggregates.}, language = {en} } @article{ThomessenThomaBraun2023, author = {Thomessen, Karolin and Thoma, Andreas and Braun, Carsten}, title = {Bio-inspired altitude changing extension to the 3DVFH* local obstacle avoidance algorithm}, series = {CEAS Aeronautical Journal}, journal = {CEAS Aeronautical Journal}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Wien}, issn = {1869-5590 (Online)}, doi = {10.1007/s13272-023-00691-w}, pages = {11 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Obstacle avoidance is critical for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) operating autonomously. Obstacle avoidance algorithms either rely on global environment data or local sensor data. Local path planners react to unforeseen objects and plan purely on local sensor information. Similarly, animals need to find feasible paths based on local information about their surroundings. Therefore, their behavior is a valuable source of inspiration for path planning. Bumblebees tend to fly vertically over far-away obstacles and horizontally around close ones, implying two zones for different flight strategies depending on the distance to obstacles. This work enhances the local path planner 3DVFH* with this bio-inspired strategy. The algorithm alters the goal-driven function of the 3DVFH* to climb-preferring if obstacles are far away. Prior experiments with bumblebees led to two definitions of flight zone limits depending on the distance to obstacles, leading to two algorithm variants. Both variants reduce the probability of not reaching the goal of a 3DVFH* implementation in Matlab/Simulink. The best variant, 3DVFH*b-b, reduces this probability from 70.7 to 18.6\% in city-like worlds using a strong vertical evasion strategy. Energy consumption is higher, and flight paths are longer compared to the algorithm version with pronounced horizontal evasion tendency. A parameter study analyzes the effect of different weighting factors in the cost function. The best parameter combination shows a failure probability of 6.9\% in city-like worlds and reduces energy consumption by 28\%. Our findings demonstrate the potential of bio-inspired approaches for improving the performance of local path planning algorithms for UAV.}, language = {en} } @article{SildatkeKarwanniKraftetal.2023, author = {Sildatke, Michael and Karwanni, Hendrik and Kraft, Bodo and Z{\"u}ndorf, Albert}, title = {A distributed microservice architecture pattern for the automated generation of information extraction pipelines}, series = {SN Computer Science}, journal = {SN Computer Science}, number = {4, Article number: 833}, publisher = {Springer Singapore}, address = {Singapore}, issn = {2661-8907}, doi = {10.1007/s42979-023-02256-4}, pages = {19 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Companies often build their businesses based on product information and therefore try to automate the process of information extraction (IE). Since the information source is usually heterogeneous and non-standardized, classic extract, transform, load techniques reach their limits. Hence, companies must implement the newest findings from research to tackle the challenges of process automation. They require a flexible and robust system that is extendable and ensures the optimal processing of the different document types. This paper provides a distributed microservice architecture pattern that enables the automated generation of IE pipelines. Since their optimal design is individual for each input document, the system ensures the ad-hoc generation of pipelines depending on specific document characteristics at runtime. Furthermore, it introduces the automated quality determination of each available pipeline and controls the integration of new microservices based on their impact on the business value. The introduced system enables fast prototyping of the newest approaches from research and supports companies in automating their IE processes. Based on the automated quality determination, it ensures that the generated pipelines always meet defined business requirements when they come into productive use.}, language = {en} } @article{AlnemerKotliarNeuhausetal.2023, author = {Alnemer, Momin Sami Mohammad and Kotliar, Konstantin and Neuhaus, Valentin and Pape, Hans-Christoph and Ciritsis, Bernhard D.}, title = {Cost-effectiveness analysis of surgical proximal femur fracture prevention in elderly: a Markov cohort simulation model}, series = {Cost Effectiveness and Resource Allocation}, journal = {Cost Effectiveness and Resource Allocation}, number = {21, Article number: 77}, publisher = {Springer Nature}, issn = {1478-7547}, doi = {10.1186/s12962-023-00482-4}, pages = {12 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Background Hip fractures are a common and costly health problem, resulting in significant morbidity and mortality, as well as high costs for healthcare systems, especially for the elderly. Implementing surgical preventive strategies has the potential to improve the quality of life and reduce the burden on healthcare resources, particularly in the long term. However, there are currently limited guidelines for standardizing hip fracture prophylaxis practices. Methods This study used a cost-effectiveness analysis with a finite-state Markov model and cohort simulation to evaluate the primary and secondary surgical prevention of hip fractures in the elderly. Patients aged 60 to 90 years were simulated in two different models (A and B) to assess prevention at different levels. Model A assumed prophylaxis was performed during the fracture operation on the contralateral side, while Model B included individuals with high fracture risk factors. Costs were obtained from the Centers for Medicare \& Medicaid Services, and transition probabilities and health state utilities were derived from available literature. The baseline assumption was a 10\% reduction in fracture risk after prophylaxis. A sensitivity analysis was also conducted to assess the reliability and variability of the results. Results With a 10\% fracture risk reduction, model A costs between \$8,850 and \$46,940 per quality-adjusted life-year (\$/QALY). Additionally, it proved most cost-effective in the age range between 61 and 81 years. The sensitivity analysis established that a reduction of ≥ 2.8\% is needed for prophylaxis to be definitely cost-effective. The cost-effectiveness at the secondary prevention level was most sensitive to the cost of the contralateral side's prophylaxis, the patient's age, and fracture treatment cost. For high-risk patients with no fracture history, the cost-effectiveness of a preventive strategy depends on their risk profile. In the baseline analysis, the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio at the primary prevention level varied between \$11,000/QALY and \$74,000/QALY, which is below the defined willingness to pay threshold. Conclusion Due to the high cost of hip fracture treatment and its increased morbidity, surgical prophylaxis strategies have demonstrated that they can significantly relieve the healthcare system. Various key assumptions facilitated the modeling, allowing for adequate room for uncertainty. Further research is needed to evaluate health-state-associated risks.}, language = {en} } @article{JanusAchtsnichtDrinicetal.2023, author = {Janus, Kevin Alexander and Achtsnicht, Stefan and Drinic, Aleksander and Kopp, Alexander and Keusgen, Michael and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, title = {Transient magnesium-based thin-film temperature sensor on a flexible, bioabsorbable substrate for future medical applications}, series = {Applied Research}, journal = {Applied Research}, number = {Accepted manuscript}, publisher = {Wiley-VCH}, issn = {2702-4288 (Print)}, doi = {10.1002/appl.202300102}, pages = {22 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {In this work, the bioabsorbable materials, namely fibroin, polylactide acid (PLA), magnesium and magnesium oxide are investigated for their application as transient, resistive temperature detectors (RTD). For this purpose, a thin-film magnesium-based meander-like electrode is deposited onto a flexible, bioabsorbable substrate (fibroin or PLA) and encapsulated (passivated) by additional magnesium oxide layers on top and below the magnesium-based electrode. The morphology of different layered RTDs is analyzed by scanning electron microscopy. The sensor performance and lifetime of the RTD is characterized both under ambient atmospheric conditions between 30°C and 43°C, and wet tissue-like conditions with a constant temperature regime of 37°C. The latter triggers the degradation process of the magnesium-based layers. The 3-layers RTDs on a PLA substrate could achieve a lifetime of 8.5 h. These sensors also show the best sensor performance under ambient atmospheric conditions with a mean sensitivity of 0.48 Ω/°C ± 0.01 Ω/°C.}, language = {en} } @article{KarschuckSchmidtAchtsnichtetal.2023, author = {Karschuck, Tobias and Schmidt, Stefan and Achtsnicht, Stefan and Poghossian, Arshak and Wagner, Patrick and Sch{\"o}ning, Michael Josef}, title = {Multiplexing system for automated characterization of a capacitive field-effect sensor array}, series = {Physica Status Solidi A}, volume = {220}, journal = {Physica Status Solidi A}, number = {22}, publisher = {Wiley-VCH}, address = {Weinheim}, issn = {1862-6300 (Print)}, doi = {10.1002/pssa.202300265}, pages = {7 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {In comparison to single-analyte devices, multiplexed systems for a multianalyte detection offer a reduced assay time and sample volume, low cost, and high throughput. Herein, a multiplexing platform for an automated quasi-simultaneous characterization of multiple (up to 16) capacitive field-effect sensors by the capacitive-voltage (C-V) and the constant-capacitance (ConCap) mode is presented. The sensors are mounted in a newly designed multicell arrangement with one common reference electrode and are electrically connected to the impedance analyzer via the base station. A Python script for the automated characterization of the sensors executes the user-defined measurement protocol. The developed multiplexing system is tested for pH measurements and the label-free detection of ligand-stabilized, charged gold nanoparticles.}, language = {en} } @masterthesis{GarciaLange2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Garcia Lange, Ayari}, title = {FIELDPRO : Integrated equipment system for traveling journalists}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {96 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {In today's ultra-connected world, the significance of audio-visual documentation is rapidly growing. Technological advancements have made it more accessible to obtain powerful and compact audio-visual equipment, thereby reducing the dependency on a larger team for the documentation process. This has favoured the development of what is known as backpack journalism. This project meets an unmet market need and presents an opportunity for innovative product development. It focuses on backpack journalists working in remote and challenging conditions with unpredictable transportation and working conditions. The proposed backpack design addresses both transport and working setups. Offering a robust and waterproof yet overall lightweight construction for easy equipment carrying, while also providing an extension of the workspace for essential gear.}, language = {de} } @misc{Huening2023, author = {H{\"u}ning, Felix}, title = {Sensorvorrichtung zur Erfassung eines Magnetfelds sowie magnetbasiertes Sensorsystem zur Erfassung einer Bewegung eines beweglichen Objekts}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Eine Sensorvorrichtung (10;110;210;310;410) zur Erfassung eines Magnetfelds, mit einer Wiegand-Sensoreinheit (12;112;212) umfassend: • - mindestens zwei Wiegand-Dr{\"a}hte (20) und • - eine Spulenanordnung (22;122;222), die die mindestens zwei Wiegand-Dr{\"a}hte (20) radial umschließt und die • • • ein Sensorelement (26;126;226) und • • ein Triggerelement (28;128;228), durch das ein Triggermagnetfeld erzeugbar ist, bildet, ist bekannt. Um ein magnetbasiertes Sensorsystem (300;400) zur Erfassung einer Bewegung eines beweglichen Objekts (301;401) zu erm{\"o}glichen, das ohne externe Energieversorgung zuverl{\"a}ssig sowie energieeffizient arbeitet und kosteng{\"u}nstig hergestellt werden kann, ist bei der erfindungsgem{\"a}ßen Sensorvorrichtung (10;110;210;310;410) eine Wiegand-Triggereinheit (14;14a) vorhanden, umfassend: • - einen Wiegand-Draht (30) und • - eine Trigger-Sensorspule (32), die den Wiegand-Draht (30) radial umschließt, wobei ein erstes Ende der Trigger-Sensorspule (32) der Wiegand-Triggereinheit (14;14a) mit einem ersten Ende des Triggerelements (28;128;228) der Wiegand-Sensoreinheit (12;112;212) elektrisch verbunden ist und ein zweites Ende der Trigger-Sensorspule (32) der Wiegand-Triggereinheit (14;14a) mit einem zweiten Ende des Triggerelements (28;128;228) der Wiegand-Sensoreinheit (12;112;212) elektrisch verbunden ist. Auf diese Weise verst{\"a}rkt ein in der Trigger-Sensorspule (32) erzeugter Impuls das Gesamtmagnetfeld, das auf die Wiegand-Dr{\"a}hte (20) in der Sensoreinheit einwirkt, derart, dass die Triggefeldst{\"a}rke aller Wiegand-Dr{\"a}hte (20) {\"u}berschritten wird und diese im wesentlichen zeitgleich ausl{\"o}sen.}, language = {de} } @article{Timme2023, author = {Timme, Michael}, title = {Bauliche Ver{\"a}nderungen durch Wohnungseigent{\"u}mer und die Zustimmung der Gemeinschaft : Zugleich eine Besprechung des BGH, Urt. v. 17.3.2023 - V ZR 140/22, MDR 2023, 619}, series = {Monatsschrift f{\"u}r Deutsches Recht}, volume = {77}, journal = {Monatsschrift f{\"u}r Deutsches Recht}, number = {13}, publisher = {Verlag Dr. Otto Schmidt}, address = {K{\"o}ln}, issn = {2194-4202 (online)}, pages = {815 -- 818}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Durch das WEMoG (Gesetz v. 16.10.2020, BGBl. I 2187) hat der Gesetzgeber die Regelung des \S 20 WEG eingef{\"u}hrt. Demnach ist auch f{\"u}r bauliche Ver{\"a}nderungen an R{\"a}umen und Fl{\"a}chen, die einem Sondernutzungsrecht unterliegen, die Zustimmung der Gemeinschaft notwendig. Der BGH hat nun mit Urt. v. 17.3.2023 -V ZR 140/22, MDR 2023, 619 deutlich gemacht, dass bei Fehlen eines entsprechenden Beschlusses, die bauliche Ver{\"a}nderung durch einen einzelnen Wohnungseigent{\"u}mer nicht vorgenommen werden darf, sondern eine rechtswidrige Eigentumsbeeintr{\"a}chtigung darstellt. Der folgende Beitrag nimmt die Entscheidung zum Anlass, um die neue Rechtslage durch \S 20 WEG eingehend zu erl{\"a}utern. Gleichzeitig werden die Folgen der aktuellen Entscheidung n{\"a}her dargestellt.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Begas2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Begas, Philipp}, title = {Modulares Regalsystem : Stauraumm{\"o}bel f{\"u}r den Bereich Office / Homeoffice}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {117 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Das modulare Regalsystem „MOR{\´E}" ist ein Stauraumm{\"o}bel, welches sich im Bereich des (Home) Office einordnet. Das Produkt dient zur Aufbewahrung von B{\"u}romaterialien und verbessert die Ger{\"a}uschkulisse sowie die Beschaffenheit am Arbeitsplatz. Die potenzielle K{\"a}ufergruppe befindet sich im Alter von 25-67 Jahren, im gew{\"o}hnlichen Arbeitsalter Zeitraum (obere Mittelschicht). Im Fokus des Regalsystems steht der besonders freundliche Auf- und Abbau, welcher werkzeuglos erfolgt. Es ist in verschiedene Richtungen erweiterbar (Steckverbindung) und bietet unendlichen Spielraum der Gestaltung. Durch verschiedenfarbige Kennzeichnungen bietet das Regal ein Ordnungssystem, wodurch schnelleres Finden und Sortieren von Unterlagen m{\"o}glich ist (Grundordnung). Die R{\"u}ckw{\"a}nde dienen neben der Stabilit{\"a}t als Akustik-/ und Sichtschutz. Das Produkt passt sich jeder Raumsituation individuell an. Ist „MOR{\´E}" dein n{\"a}chstes Regalsystem?}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Kleen2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Kleen, Mareike}, title = {Pendelleuchte aus Glas}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {127 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Glas ist seit jeher ein faszinierender Werkstoff. Es findet Anwendung in zahlreichen Gebieten und bietet als Material f{\"u}r Leuchten eine besondere Eleganz. Die Pendelleuchte „Calice di fiori" vereint handwerkliche Kunstfertigkeit und komfortables Design. Sie ist aus mundgeblasenem Glas gefertigt und verleiht durch ihre F{\"a}rbung eine kraftvolle und dynamische Atmosph{\"a}re im Raum. Das besondere Merkmal der Pendelleuchte ist eine {\"O}ffnung, die eine einfache und intuitive Montage erleichtert. Die Pendelleuchte ist mit energieeffizienten LEDs ausgestattet und l{\"a}sst sich mit einem Smart-Home-System bedienen. Die Lichtintensit{\"a}t und Lichtfarbe k{\"o}nnen den individuellen Bed{\"u}rfnissen angepasst werden. „Calice di fiori" mit schnell abnehmbarem Leuchtenschirm f{\"u}gt sich in modern eingerichtete R{\"a}ume ein und bringt einen Hauch Bl{\"u}tenflair mit sich.}, language = {de} } @masterthesis{Kremer2023, type = {Bachelor Thesis}, author = {Kremer, Laura}, title = {LittleHabit : die richtige K{\"o}rperhaltung zur Gewohnheit machen}, publisher = {FH Aachen}, address = {Aachen}, pages = {119 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Der heutige Alltag vieler Menschen ist durch l{\"a}ngere Sitz-Einheiten gekennzeichnet, w{\"a}hrend die k{\"o}rperliche Bewegung vernachl{\"a}ssigt wird. Diese Entwicklung kann einen negativen Einfluss auf die Haltung von Personen und ihre Gesundheit haben. In diesem Fall ist eine korrekte Haltung nicht nur f{\"u}r die k{\"o}rperliche, sondern auch f{\"u}r die psychische Gesundheit von großer Relevanz. Die Bachelorarbeit „LittleHabit" erm{\"o}glicht es, dass bei Kindern die Bewegung nach langen Sitz-Einheiten durch gezieltes Training zur Gewohnheit wird. Hierbei wird zwischen dem Zuhause- und dem Schulbereich differenziert. Zu Hause soll das Kind beim Erledigen der Hausaufgaben durch Animationen und Lichtsignale dazu motiviert werden, Bewegungspausen einzulegen. In der Schule soll dieses Vorhaben in reduzierter Form aufgegriffen und mithilfe von Licht- und Farbsignalen umgesetzt werden. Dar{\"u}ber hinaus f{\"o}rdert es die intrinsische Motivation, sodass Kinder aus eigenem Antrieb ein Interesse daf{\"u}r entwickeln, sich nach langen Sitz-Einheiten zu bewegen. LittleHabit setzt einen Baustein f{\"u}r die Entwicklung einer gesunden Sitz-Haltung und zielt darauf ab, Haltungsschw{\"a}chen zu verhindern.}, language = {de} } @article{AbbasHedwigBalcetal.2023, author = {Abbas, Karim and Hedwig, Lukas and Balc, Nicolae and Bremen, Sebastian}, title = {Advanced FFF of PEEK: Infill strategies and material characteristics for rapid tooling}, series = {Polymers}, volume = {2023}, journal = {Polymers}, number = {15}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, doi = {10.3390/polym15214293}, pages = {Artikel 4293}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Traditional vulcanization mold manufacturing is complex, costly, and under pressure due to shorter product lifecycles and diverse variations. Additive manufacturing using Fused Filament Fabrication and high-performance polymers like PEEK offer a promising future in this industry. This study assesses the compressive strength of various infill structures (honeycomb, grid, triangle, cubic, and gyroid) when considering two distinct build directions (Z, XY) to enhance PEEK's economic and resource efficiency in rapid tooling. A comparison with PETG samples shows the behavior of the infill strategies. Additionally, a proof of concept illustrates the application of a PEEK mold in vulcanization. A peak compressive strength of 135.6 MPa was attained in specimens that were 100\% solid and subjected to thermal post-treatment. This corresponds to a 20\% strength improvement in the Z direction. In terms of time and mechanical properties, the anisotropic grid and isotropic cubic infill have emerged for use in rapid tooling. Furthermore, the study highlights that reducing the layer thickness from 0.15 mm to 0.1 mm can result in a 15\% strength increase. The study unveils the successful utilization of a room-temperature FFF-printed PEEK mold in vulcanization injection molding. The parameters and infill strategies identified in this research enable the resource-efficient FFF printing of PEEK without compromising its strength properties. Using PEEK in rapid tooling allows a cost reduction of up to 70\% in tool production.}, language = {en} } @article{LuftLuftArntz2023, author = {Luft, Angela and Luft, Nils and Arntz, Kristian}, title = {A basic description logic for service-oriented architecture in factory planning and operational control in the age of industry 4.0}, series = {Applied Sciences}, volume = {2023}, journal = {Applied Sciences}, number = {13}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, doi = {10.3390/app13137610}, pages = {Artikel 7610}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Manufacturing companies across multiple industries face an increasingly dynamic and unpredictable environment. This development can be seen on both the market and supply side. To respond to these challenges, manufacturing companies must implement smart manufacturing systems and become more flexible and agile. The flexibility in operational planning regarding the scheduling and sequencing of customer orders needs to be increased and new structures must be implemented in manufacturing systems' fundamental design as they constitute much of the operational flexibility available. To this end, smart and more flexible solutions for production planning and control (PPC) are developed. However, scheduling or sequencing is often only considered isolated in a predefined stable environment. Moreover, their orientation on the fundamental logic of the existing IT solutions and their applicability in a dynamic environment is limited. This paper presents a conceptual model for a task-based description logic that can be applied to factory planning, technology planning, and operational control. By using service-oriented architectures, the goal is to generate smart manufacturing systems. The logic is designed to allow for easy and automated maintenance. It is compatible with the existing resource and process allocation logic across operational and strategic factory and production planning.}, language = {en} } @article{BaaderBoxbergChenetal.2023, author = {Baader, Fabian and Boxberg, Marc S. and Chen, Qian and F{\"o}rstner, Roger and Kowalski, Julia and Dachwald, Bernd}, title = {Field-test performance of an ice-melting probe in a terrestrial analogue environment}, series = {Icarus}, journal = {Icarus}, number = {409}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, doi = {10.1016/j.icarus.2023.115852}, pages = {Artikel 115852}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Melting probes are a proven tool for the exploration of thick ice layers and clean sampling of subglacial water on Earth. Their compact size and ease of operation also make them a key technology for the future exploration of icy moons in our Solar System, most prominently Europa and Enceladus. For both mission planning and hardware engineering, metrics such as efficiency and expected performance in terms of achievable speed, power requirements, and necessary heating power have to be known. Theoretical studies aim at describing thermal losses on the one hand, while laboratory experiments and field tests allow an empirical investigation of the true performance on the other hand. To investigate the practical value of a performance model for the operational performance in extraterrestrial environments, we first contrast measured data from terrestrial field tests on temperate and polythermal glaciers with results from basic heat loss models and a melt trajectory model. For this purpose, we propose conventions for the determination of two different efficiencies that can be applied to both measured data and models. One definition of efficiency is related to the melting head only, while the other definition considers the melting probe as a whole. We also present methods to combine several sources of heat loss for probes with a circular cross-section, and to translate the geometry of probes with a non-circular cross-section to analyse them in the same way. The models were selected in a way that minimizes the need to make assumptions about unknown parameters of the probe or the ice environment. The results indicate that currently used models do not yet reliably reproduce the performance of a probe under realistic conditions. Melting velocities and efficiencies are constantly overestimated by 15 to 50 \% in the models, but qualitatively agree with the field test data. Hence, losses are observed, that are not yet covered and quantified by the available loss models. We find that the deviation increases with decreasing ice temperature. We suspect that this mismatch is mainly due to the too restrictive idealization of the probe model and the fact that the probe was not operated in an efficiency-optimized manner during the field tests. With respect to space mission engineering, we find that performance and efficiency models must be used with caution in unknown ice environments, as various ice parameters have a significant effect on the melting process. Some of these are difficult to estimate from afar.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SteuerDankert2023, author = {Steuer-Dankert, Linda}, title = {A crazy little thing called sustainability}, series = {51st Annual Conference of the European Society for Engineering Education (SEFI)}, booktitle = {51st Annual Conference of the European Society for Engineering Education (SEFI)}, doi = {10.21427/9CQR-VC94}, pages = {11 Seiten}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations (UN) in 2015 requires global collaboration between different stakeholders. Industry, and in particular engineers who shape industrial developments, have a special role to play as they are confronted with the responsibility to holistically reflect sustainability in industrial processes. This means that, in addition to the technical specifications, engineers must also question the effects of their own actions on an ecological, economic and social level in order to ensure sustainable action and contribute to the achievement of the SDGs. However, this requires competencies that enable engineers to apply all three pillars of sustainability to their own field of activity and to understand the global impact of industrial processes. In this context, it is relevant to understand how industry already reflects sustainability and to identify competences needed for sustainable development.}, language = {en} }