A multi-Agent System for Architectural Sketches Interpretation

in Hugues, John F.; Jorge, Joaquim A. (Eds.) Eurographics Workshop on Sketch-Based Interfaces and Modeling (2004)

Multi-aperture imaging of extrasolar planetary systems (invited review)

Scientific conference (2009, September 14)

Space‐based nulling interferometry has been identified since 1978 as a promising technique to detect and characterize extrasolar Earth‐like planets. In this talk, I will review the evolution of the ... [more ▼]

Space‐based nulling interferometry has been identified since 1978 as a promising technique to detect and characterize extrasolar Earth‐like planets. In this talk, I will review the evolution of the multi‐aperture concepts dedicated to Earth‐like planet imaging during the last 30 years, and discuss the future prospects in this field. In particular, I will describe the proposed architecture for the Darwin/TPF‐I mission, which has resulted from a common optimization effort by ESA and NASA and from various industrial studies during the past decade. The main scientific and technical hard points will be critically discussed. This talk will also review the precursor instruments (present and future) that could enable future flagship interferometric missions similar to Darwin/TPF‐I. [less ▲]

Multi-area security assessment: results using efficient bounding method

in Proceedings of the 38th North American Power Symposium (NAPS 2006) (2006)

We present our recent results on using previously introduced framework for multi-area security assessment in large interconnections. The basic idea of the framework is exchanging just enough information ... [more ▼]

We present our recent results on using previously introduced framework for multi-area security assessment in large interconnections. The basic idea of the framework is exchanging just enough information so that each operator can evaluate the impact in his control area of contingencies both internal and external to his area. We provide illustrations based on a localization concept known as efficient bounding method and recently introduced approximate DC model of the European interconnected system. In this paper we focus on four transmission system operators (within the approximate DC model): Belgium, France, Germany, and Netherlands (for both Summer and Winter-peak load conditions). [less ▲]

Multi-aspects architectural design: the conception of new building envelopes

Conference (1999, October)

The building is not a unique object any more, but results from the assembly of components, among which the envelope is one of the objects assembled. The components are more and more specialised and ... [more ▼]

The building is not a unique object any more, but results from the assembly of components, among which the envelope is one of the objects assembled. The components are more and more specialised and acquire an actual independence. On the other hand, the components of the building and of the envelope have a large diversity of life cycles; moreover the life duration of the components shortens, because they rapidly become obsolescent from many points of view: technology, technique, performance, functionality, etc., so that their easy transformability, adaptability (and/or removability) becomes an important quality required to them. The conception of new building envelopes must take these aspects into account, in order to obtain a best practice design. [less ▲]

Multi-biomaterial for controlled release of active substances

Poster (2006)

A multi-centre clinico-genetic analysis of the VPS35 gene in Parkinson disease indicates reduced penetrance for disease-associated variants.

in Journal of Medical Genetics (2012), 49(11), 721-6

BACKGROUND: Two recent studies identified a mutation (p.Asp620Asn) in the vacuolar protein sorting 35 gene as a cause for an autosomal dominant form of Parkinson disease . Although additional missense ... [more ▼]

BACKGROUND: Two recent studies identified a mutation (p.Asp620Asn) in the vacuolar protein sorting 35 gene as a cause for an autosomal dominant form of Parkinson disease . Although additional missense variants were described, their pathogenic role yet remains inconclusive. METHODS AND RESULTS: We performed the largest multi-center study to ascertain the frequency and pathogenicity of the reported vacuolar protein sorting 35 gene variants in more than 15,000 individuals worldwide. p.Asp620Asn was detected in 5 familial and 2 sporadic PD cases and not in healthy controls, p.Leu774Met in 6 cases and 1 control, p.Gly51Ser in 3 cases and 2 controls. Overall analyses did not reveal any significant increased risk for p.Leu774Met and p.Gly51Ser in our cohort. CONCLUSIONS: Our study apart from identifying the p.Asp620Asn variant in familial cases also identified it in idiopathic Parkinson disease cases, and thus provides genetic evidence for a role of p.Asp620Asn in Parkinson disease in different populations worldwide. [less ▲]

Multi-city network on drug mesure trends

Report (1999)

Multi-Criteria Decision Support for Cost Assessment Techniques in Shipbuilding Industry

in COMPIT'09, Budapest (2009, May 10)

Cost is perhaps the most influential factor in the outcome of a product or service within many of today’s industries. Cost assessment during the early stage of ship design is crucial. It influences the go ... [more ▼]

Cost is perhaps the most influential factor in the outcome of a product or service within many of today’s industries. Cost assessment during the early stage of ship design is crucial. It influences the go, no-go decision concerning a new development. Cost assessment occurs at various stages of ship design development. Economic evaluation as early as possible, in the design phase, is therefore crucial to find the best price–function compromise for the ship projects. This paper presents a Multi Criteria Decision Aid (MCDA) method in order to select an appropriate cost assessment method at each stage of the ship design. In order to compare the cost performance between all alternatives, the evaluation of each alternative is performed by PROMETHEE. [less ▲]

Multi-criterion Scantling Optimisation of Cruise Ships

in Ship Technology Research = Schiffstechnik (2010), 57(3), 56-64

Numerous real-world problems related to ship design can be solved by various alternatives. However, the scantling design has conflicting objectives such as minimum production cost, minimum weight and ... [more ▼]

Numerous real-world problems related to ship design can be solved by various alternatives. However, the scantling design has conflicting objectives such as minimum production cost, minimum weight and maximum moment of inertia (stiffness). Therefore a multi purpose solution had to be settled in order to meet all these requirements at once. Ship design is a complex endeavour requiring successful coordination of many disciplines, both technical and non-technical. Basic design is the least defined stage of the ship design process and seeks to define the optimal amidships section structure. For that purpose, recent improvements have been made to a numerical tool in order to optimise the scantling of ship sections by considering production cost, weight and moment of inertia in the optimisation objective function. A multi-criteria optimisation of a passenger ship is conducted in this paper to illustrate the analysis process. Pareto frontiers are obtained and results have been validated by the Bureau Veritas rules. The methodology presented in this paper has demonstrated its effectiveness in optimizing scantling of ships at a very early design stage thanks to a management of critical problems usually studied at a later stage of the design. [less ▲]

Multi-dectector row computed tomography of the carpal joint in dogs

Poster (2007)