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One of the main components behind autonomous robotics is motion planning. Motion planning is the problem of determining how a robot should move in order to fulfil its goals, while avoiding...

Within the field of mathematical optimization, combinatorial optimization represents a sub topic with several techniques for finding the optimal solution from a finite (and huge) set of discrete...

An increasing number of airports face operational restrictions due to environmental impact limitations. Noise pollution is a major concern for modern society, affecting almost everyone. The World...

SINTEF has been working on the development of an Airport surface datalink based on the IEEE802.16 family of standards operating in the 5091-5150 MHz MLS extension band. This standard, and in...

Satellite navigation is being widely used in the aviation sector throughout the world to add capabilities not normally available in today's air traffic infrastructure. Use of satellite...

SINTEF has been actively involved in the development the security risk assessment methodology for SESAR and the SESAR Safety Reference Material in SESAR 1. SINTEF has managed the Norwegian Safety...

Numerical methods for terrain and building-induced wind and turbulence forecasting in complex terrain SINTEF in cooperation with the Norwegian Meteorological Institute has developed a microscale...

SINTEF contributed to the definition of the technical content of the AIRM (Aeronautical Information Reference Model) and the implementation of the model through participation in the AIRM Change...

SINTEF researches geopolitics, international collaboration and how disagreements can develop and become conflicts both within and betweeen nations - and how this in turn affets the environment -...

Societal challenges surrounding climate change, limited resources, energy needs, population growth and loss of biological diversity are complex and affect different stakeholders in different ways....

Where should the fisher cast her net to obtain the largest catch of her target species while keeping energy use and expenditures at a minimum? How can we improve the design and operation of...

Decision support for marine operations can increase real-time situational awareness during an operation, in addition to being a useful tool in planning and monitoring the operation itself and being...

Fishing in areas with marine installations entails a risk of interaction between fishing gear and the installation itself. A typical example is the over-trawling of anchor lines. SINTEF has the...

SINTEF analyzes the energy needs for domestic hot water in buildings, energy losses related to this, and more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly solutions for the use of tap water in...

SINTEF helps municipalities ensure that the water they supply is safe and that the water treatment is sustainable with minimal use of chemicals and energy. We work within the following fields:...

Norwegian municipalities will spend almost NOK 200 billion on maintaining the water supply networks over the next 20 years. SINTEF assists the municipalities in taking the step from an analog to...

SINTEF assists municipalities, inter-municipal companies and private industry in finding the right processes and technology for handling wastewater and sludge. Safe treatment of wastewater to...

Knowledge and methods for reducing risk are a key research topic at SINTEF. Safety and risk management in the aquaculture industry involve human, technical and organisational factors that...

Climate change leads to more frequent and heavy rainfall, and in cities, flooding from rainwater has caused significant damage. SINTEF helps municipalities with stormwater management using the...

SINTEF offers a wide range of field surveys and measurements for buildings and structures. What is technical construction advise? Condensation and moisture control in construction parts...