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Open working in practice at PKP Sprint 2022 Helsinki

The diamond Open Access academic publisher, TU Delft OPEN publishing, prioritises open source software and the use of open infrastructures. Following the principles of open publishing, we opted for Open Journal Systems (OJS) an open-source software application for managing and publishing scholarly journals and Open Monograph Press (OMP) an open-source software application for managing and publishing scholarly (text)-books. OJS..

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Author Spotlight – Bringing recognition to coastal and hydraulic structures

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As climate change and sea level rise impact coastal regions around the world, coastal engineering will play an increasingly important role in addressing the related challenges. With that in mind, Dr. Bas Hofland, Associate Professor of Coastal Engineering at the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences helped to launch the Journal of Coastal and Hydraulic..

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Author Spotlight: The role of design in stations of the future

Stations are vital parts of national and urban infrastructure. As metropolitan areas grow and evolve, so must the transportation centres that serve them. Considering changing modes of mobility, sustainability concerns, and societal needs, what should the station of the future look like? Dr. Manuela Triggianese, Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Architecture and the Built..

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Author Spotlight: Solving a riddle with the community

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Aircraft tell air traffic controllers and observers on the ground information about their position, speed, etc, thus allowing them to be tracked. Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) and Mode S are two types of radar systems that allow air traffic control to receive this information and monitor aircraft’s movements and positions. Hence, ADS-B and Mode S signals are incredibly valuable sources of information for those studying air traffic management and aircraft performance modelling. In his new book “The 1090 Megahertz Riddle: A Guide..

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