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Showing 1 to 20 of 43 for “"motorcycles"”.
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Detection of critical driving situations in motorcycles
Motorcycles are statically unstable and only become stabilised in motion, as a result of an induced complex system of dynamic forces. The rapid advancements in computer information and electronic technologies have led to increased interest to address stability issues, hence improving motorcycle …
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An investigation of the aerodynamics of racing motorcycles
The purpose of this thesis is to present a study onmotorcycle aerodynamics with particular regard to theperformance characteristics of faired and unfaired types inuse today for road racing and speed record attempts. Toachieve this, a wind tunnel procedure for the testing ofscale models was …
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Dynamic Analysis of Alternative Suspension Systems for Sport Motorcycles
In this thesis, VehicleSim multi-body software is used to extend and modify an existing motorcycle model by including different non-conventional suspension systems. Girder and Hossack double wishbones front suspension systems are designed, implemented and tested. Using a synthesis of mechanism …
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Models to predict dynamic response of motorcycles with a outrigger & trailer
… world, to explore the feasibility of using motorcycles in applications beyond personal transport. In particular, adding an outrigger wheel to a motorcycle may increase its capabilities for heavier duty operations like road haulage and agricultural mechanization. This thesis examines the …
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From government-led behaviour change to bottom-up understanding: the transition to low-carbon transport on motorcycles in Taipei, Taiwan.
… in cities, the large number of petrol-powered motorcycles within cities have become a major target to be addressed. In addition to promoting public transport usage, the shift of petrol-powered motorcycles to electric ones has been one of the goals that the Taiwan government has vigorously …
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Marketing Practices of Motorcycle Distributors in the United States
… the United States.</p> <p>The majority of the motorcycles sold in the United States in the most recent year of record, 1970, were imported. With the inclusion of domestic manufactured motorcycles and parts, sales of used motorcycles and cost of service, the total value of the motorcycle …
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Identification of hazardous road location based on design consistency and accident prediction model federal road in Johor
… between a collision with passenger cars, other motorcycles and single-motorcycle accidents. In early 2016, Johor has been mentioned as the highest ranking hazardous road accident especially federal roads. However, the problem road accident on hazardous road still unsolved even though others …
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Análise da mobilidade urbana por transporte sustentável nas cidades médias brasileiras
… for private transport, the motorization rate for motorcycles and the urban form, that represented a set of variables compoused by the urban design and location of cities in metropolitan or inland states. The analyzes indicated that the motorization rate for motorcycles and the design have the …
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Applied Error Related Negativity: Single Electrode Electroencephalography in Complex Visual Stimuli
… conspicuity. Drivers regularly fail to see motorcycles, with tragic results. To reproduce the issue in the lab, static pictures of traffic were presented, either including or not including motorcycles. A standard flanker letter task replicated from a classic ERN study (Gehring et al., 1993) …
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High Fidelity Modelling of Motorcycle Dynamics
Modern racing and high performance road motorcycles have begun to use ever more sophisticated control systems to improve performance and safety. Traction control, anti-wheelie control, engine brake control and in the case of road bikes, anti-lock braking are now ubiquitous. Electronically …
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Designing polysensory experiences to improve motorcycle safety
… devices can be important life saving measures. Motorcycles also face a woefully underdeveloped set of tools to help them navigate the road. This scenario offers a unique set of challenges as well as a rich opportunity to improve. This thesis describes the design process used to develop a …
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An Oral History Investigation into Fashion Practices in British Motorcycle Youth Culture in the Period 1945 to 1966
… through the acquisition and modification of motorcycles, garments and accessories in the mid-century period, and the emergence of celebrated subcultural locations and structures in South East England. It documents how participants established subcultural identity and signified affiliation …
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"We're Just Women Who Like To Ride:" An Ethnographic Journey On A Woman's Motorcycle
… and folklore, some women are riding their own motorcycles and participating in motorcycle culture as agents. Using social movement and space/place theories as a theoretical framework, this dissertation presents an interpretive ethnographic investigation of a women's motorcycle riding club in …
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Open loop aspects of two-wheeled vehicle stability characteristics
Bicycles and motorcycles constitute one of the most popular means of transportation in the world. While the literature regarding two wheeled vehicle behavior is extensive, to this day, no consensus exits in the literature as to what principles govern the steering and stability characteristics of …
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Hubungan motivasi konsumen dengan keputusan pembelian produk motor merek Yamaha di Kecamatan Tanggulangin Sidoarjo
… and the purchasing decisions of “Yamaha” motorcycles brand users among the society of Tanggulangin District, Sidoarjo. This study employs quantitative methods. The study is conducted on the buyers of “Yamaha” motorcycles brand in Tanggulangin district, Sidoarjo. The number of samples are …
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Determining the Impact on Property Value Near a Proposed Greenway in Springfield, Missouri: (A Geographic Information System Analysis)
… certain types of access (i.e.; vehicles or motorcycles) to ensure a pleasant experience by the park users. Past research has shown that residential property near certain parks have experienced increases in property value. The purpose of this research was to spatially interpolate the results …
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Obstacle detection and tracking in an urban environment Using 3D LiDAR and a Mobileye 560
… such as vehicles, pedestrians, bicycles, and motorcycles. This paper presents a sensor fusion algorithm which combines tracking information from a Mobileye 560 and a Velodyne HDL-64E. The Velodyne tracking module first extracts obstacles by removing the ground plane points and then segmenting …
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Essays on securitization and the resolution of financial distress by Manuel Adelino.
… prices in online English auctions of repossessed motorcycles. The main intervention involves lowering the minimum bid initially set by the auctioneer by up to 10 percent in randomly selected vehicles. We find that lowering the minimum bids increases the probability of sale and reduces the final …
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Electrifying a Jet Ski: Designing & Manufacturing an Electric Drivetrain for a Personal Watercraft
… have retrofitted combustion engines for cars, motorcycles, and other automobiles for electric propulsion, there are almost no examples of electric conversions for watercraft. This thesis details the designing and manufacturing process of an electric drive train into a 1997 Yamaha Wave Venture …
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Automated multi-well neural injury device
… mostly due to accidents relating to automobile, motorcycles and in some cases fall and assault, resulting in a "shearing" phenomenon of the brain. Patients with DAI can range from being, mildly injured, severely disabled or result in death. This current research is focusing on creating a neural …
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