Essays about: "Firefighting"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 41 essays containing the word Firefighting.

  1. 1. Challenges of translating after-action reviews to extreme action teams : A qualitative study of firefighters in Sweden

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Paula Schmüser; Alexandra Viale; [2023]
    Keywords : After-action review; extreme action teams; translation challenges; implementation issues; management and organization studies;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to explore the challenges of translation of after-action reviews (AARs) from theory and best practices into real-life. Furthermore, the purpose was to explore if existing theories can be translated to another context and how. This is examined on the case of extreme action teams, more concretely firefighters in Sweden. READ MORE

  3. 2. Event-Based Visual SLAM : An Explorative Approach

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Signaler och system

    Author : Johan Rideg; [2023]
    Keywords : event camera; neuromorphic; SLAM; visual odometry;

    Abstract : Simultaneous Localization And Mapping (SLAM) is an important topic within the field of roboticsaiming to localize an agent in a unknown or partially known environment while simultaneouslymapping the environment. The ability to perform robust SLAM is especially important inhazardous environments such as natural disasters, firefighting and space exploration wherehuman exploration may be too dangerous or impractical. READ MORE

  4. 3. Taking Flight Towards a Greener Future: Steps Airlines Can Take to Reduce Emissions

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Trafikflyghögskolan

    Author : Rabin Kronold; Mikael Nyström; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainability; Aviation; Management; Emissions; Carbon footprint; Ground and aircraft operation; Fuel consumption; Contrails; Aircraft-Induced Clouds; Greenhouse gas emissions; Sustainable Aviation Fuel; FLYL01; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Background: For decades, aviation has been an important part of society and with its growth comes the increased environmental impact and the challenge to reduce this adversary effect and move towards sustainability. Objective: Find out how airlines can reduce their emissions and become more sustainable. READ MORE

  5. 4. Supply Chain Management: Increasing Performance and Coordination in a Sales & Operations Planning Context

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Jacob Knutsson; Theodor Jener; [2023]
    Keywords : S OP; Strategy; Inventory; Operations; Strategic alignment; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Alfa Laval’s business unit Gasketed Plate Heat Exchanger uses Sales and Operations Planning to balance supply with demand to ensure profitable growth. Currently, the business unit is experiencing inefficiencies as they fail to execute the plans from Sales and Operations Planning. READ MORE

  6. 5. PFAS Contamination in Groundwater; Evaluating Factors Influencing the Impact of PFAS Contamination on the Drinking Water Source in a Holistic Approach _________________________

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Teknisk vattenresurslära

    Author : Anna Söderman; [2023]
    Keywords : PFAS; Contamination; Firefighting Foam; Groundwater; Drinking Water; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Aqueuous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) containing Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) is one of the major sources of groundwater contamination in Sweden. Groundwater contamination caused by the use of AFFF in correlation to fire training events was investigated in Kallinge, Sweden. READ MORE