- document
-
Lenior, D. (author), Janssen, W.H. (author), Neerincx, M.A. (author), Schreibers, K. (author), TNO Defensie en Veiligheid TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)The theme Smart Transport can be described as adequate human-system symbiosis to realize effective, efficient and human-friendly transport of goods and information. This paper addresses how to attune automation to human (cognitive) capacities (e.g. to take care of information uncertainty, operator trust and mutual man-machine adaptations). An...article 2006
- document
-
Schmidt, J.R. (author), TNO Informatie- en Communicatietechnologie (author)This paper describes a communication and service platform for public safety personnel. The platform demonstrates just in time provisioning of data and scalable communication services and operates in a heterogeneous network environment with high survivability. As an example use case the design is aimed at the ad-hoc facilitation of the...conference paper 2005
- document
- Willeboordse, E.J. (author), Post, W.M. (author), Gaillard, A.W.K. (author), TNO Defensie en Veiligheid (author) bookPart 2005
- document
-
Neyens, J.C.L. (author), Dijcks, B.P.J. (author), de Kinkelder, A. (author), Graafmams, W.C. (author), Schols, J.M.G.A. (author), TNO Preventie en Gezondheid (author)Fall incidents occur frequently in the community dwelling elderly and even more in the institutionalised elderly. Fall-related research data indicate positive effects of a multifactorial intervention targeted on prevention of falls and fall-related injuries. In November 2004 the guideline "Prevention of fall incidents in the elderly" developed...article 2005
- document
-
van Exel, N.J.A. (author), Koopmanschap, M.A. (author), van den Berg, B. (author), Brouwer, W.B.F. (author), van den Bos, G.A.M. (author), TNO Preventie en Gezondheid (author)Background: We assessed the objective and subjective burden of caregiving for stroke patients and investigated which characteristics of the patient, the informal caregiver and the objective burden contribute most to subjective burden and to the condition of feeling substantially burdened. Methods: We studied a sample of 151 stroke survivors and...article 2005
- document
-
Pekalski, A.A. (author), Zevenbergen, J.F. (author), Lemkowitz, S.M. (author), Pasman, H.J. (author), TNO Defensie en Veiligheid (author)Ideally, explosion risk is identified and prevented at an early stage of process design, forming a key part of the inherently safer design (ISD) approach. However, in practice, explosion risk often cannot be eliminated completely. Reliable preventive and protective systems must therefore be applied, as part of the now widely applied barrier or...article 2005
- document
-
TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author), Koningsveld, E.A.P. (author)Introduction: There are many available models that help evaluate the effectiveness of safety and health measures, but many are complex and require input from many departments within an organization. There is a need to develop a more user-friendly model. Method: A participative model was developed that involves face-to-face interviewers with...article 2005
- document
-
Klaver, M.H.A. (author), Luiijf, H.A.M. (author), TNO Fysisch en Elektronisch Laboratorium (author)Modern societies are increasingly dependent on a set of critical products and services which comprise the Critical Infrastructure (CI). Relatively well-known threats as well as the new terrorist threat increase the need for Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP). Using a methodological approach, The Netherlands determined its CI that consists...conference paper 2004
- document
-
Kusters, L.J.J. (author), Gietelink, O.J. (author), van Hoof, J.F.A.M. (author), Lemmen, P.P.M. (author)This paper presents the working principle, functionality and the experience during the first operational period of the VEHIL laboratory, dedicated to the development and testing of advanced driver assistance systems. The position of VEHIL and its PC based full software variant PRESCAN is illustrated based on the so-called V-cycle.article 2004
- document
-
van Exel, N.J.A. (author), Brouwer, W.B.F. (author), van den Berg, B. (author), Koopmanschap, M.A. (author), van den Bos, G.A.M. (author), TNO Preventie en Gezondheid (author)Objective: Prevailing measures of subjective caregiver burden either have no overall summary score or do not consider the relative importance caregivers attach to different dimensions of burden. Our aim was to assess which dimensions informal caregivers perceive as being important to their overall burden from care giving. Design: Cross-sectional...article 2004
- document
-
Marsanich, K. (author), Barontini, F. (author), Cozzani, V. (author), Creemers, A.F.L. (author), Kersten, R.J.A. (author), Prins Maurits Laboratorium TNO (author)Article 2 of European Community Directive 96/82/EC (known as 'Seveso-II' Directive) also requires consideration in the plant inventory of the dangerous substances 'which it is believed may be generated in the loss of control of an industrial chemical process'. The present study was directed to the further development and assessment of procedures...article 2004
- document
-
Ciucci, A. (author), Frota, O. (author), Welland, W.H.M. (author), van der Heijden, A.E.D.M. (author), Leeming, B. (author), Bellerby, J.M. (author), Brotzu, A. (author), Prins Maurits Laboratorium TNO (author)The main activities currently performed for the development of HNF-based propellants are presented. The objectives and approach adopted are described. The results obtained on the HNF decomposition mechanism and on the re- and co-crystallisation of HNF with potential propellant ingredients are presented. The experimental activities for the...conference paper 2004
- document
-
TNO Preventie en Gezondheid (author), Forsén, L. (author), Sandvig, S. (author), Schuller, A. (author), Søgaard, A.J. (author)Objectives: To investigate compliance with hip protector use. Design: Observational prospective study. Setting: 19 nursing homes (1040 beds). Subjects: All residents during an 18 month period were included in this study. Intervention: Hip protectors were introduced as a regular part of health care service for all residents. Residents at high...article 2004
- document
-
Versloot, N.H.A. (author), Klein, A.J.J. (author), de Maaijer, M. (author)On July 1, 2003 a transitional period has ended and two European directives became fully active: Directive 1999/92/EC Directive 94/9/EC These directives will have an impact on companies with an explosion hazard (gas, vapor, mist or dust explosions) and on manufacturers of equipment intended to be used in explosive atmospheres. The directives had...conference paper 2004
- document
-
TNO Bouw (author), Geurts, C.P.W. (author), van Staalduinen, P.C. (author), de Wit, M.S. (author)The most vulnerable parts of buildings with respect to wind loading are facades and roofs. Current standards on wind loading provide data to determine design loads for the elements in facades and roofs. These data are available for a limited number of simple building shapes. Up to now there is no common procedure to determine local loads for...article 2004
- document
-
Pasman, H.J. (author), Vrijling, J.K. (author), TNO Beleidsstudies en Advies (author)A probabilistic approach to engineering advances. Since risk adhering to a technical structure can be determined quantitatively easier and more accurately than before, criteria for decision making are becoming more important. If the structure is in the public domain, and benefits are not felt, the voluntariness of being subjected to the risk...article 2003
- document
-
Boucher, H. (author), Waagmeester, C.D. (author), TNO Wegtransportmiddelen (author)To improve survivability and to minimize the risk of injury to occupants in helicopter crash events, a complete Cabin Safety System concept including safety features and an enhanced FAA-Hybrid III dummy were developed within the HeliSafe project. A numerical tool was also created and validated to allow simulations of various crash scenarios. The...conference paper 2003
- document
-
Graafmans, W.C. (author), Lips, P. (author), Wijlhuizen, G.J. (author), Pluijm, S.M. (author), Bouter, L.M. (author)Physical activity is usually considered as an important com0ponent of a healthy lifestyle, including a preventive effect on the risk of falls in the elderly. The relationship between physical activity and falls is complex: physical activity is a prerequisite to maintain neuromuscular functioning, necessary to keep balance and to react to a fall,...article 2003
- document
-
de Wijk, R.A. (author), Engelen, L. (author), Prinz, J.F. (author), Weenen, H. (author)The influence of bite size on sensory mouthfeel and afterfeel sensations was explored in two studies in which single bites of vanilla custard desserts were varied from 2 to 11 mL (study 1) and in which series of five bites of two different custard desserts were presented consecutively (study 2). In single bites, sensations of perceived...article 2003
- document
- de Vries, Y.W.R. (author), Margaritis, D. (author), Mooi, H.G. (author), TNO Wegtransportmiddelen (author) conference paper 2003