Essays about: "Slopes"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 160 essays containing the word Slopes.
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1. An attempt to promote ground-nesting bees in an urban landscape. Investigating the use of sand beds as a conservation effort.
University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Instiutionen för biologi och miljövetenskapAbstract : Pollinators provide crucial services for the ecosystems by pollinating around 80-90% of all plants. However, pollinating insects are declining worldwide which may cause a parallel decline in plant species leading to large biodiversity losses. READ MORE
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2. Adapted data collection in field utilizing RMR and the Q-system
University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurserAbstract : The focus on slope stability has increased rapidly in Norway over the last years due to several unwanted landslides. In Norway, the most used method today to classify the rock mass and to determine the required reinforcement, is the Q-system. In addition to that the RMR method is also a commonly used method. READ MORE
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3. The impact of CO2 fertilisation on foliage in West and East Africa
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskapAbstract : Anthropogenic impact on terrestrial ecosystems continues to grow as we further enhance atmospheric Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) concentrations. The changing climatic conditions and direct influence of CO₂ on vegetation has a big impact on ecosystem functions. READ MORE
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4. Analysis of Mutable Game Environments Built on a Tetrahedral Mesh : Tetras, a Potential Alternative to Voxels
University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)Abstract : Historically 3D game environments have almost always been immutable. Mutable environments are a technical challenge that will affect performance. For games of the future to continue approaching realism, mutable environments are an essential step. READ MORE
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5. Risk of Debris Flows in Åre : Literature Review of the Current Risk for Debris Flows in Åre Municipality and Predictions for the Future
University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknikAbstract : Several debris flows have affected Åre municipality (Sw. Åre kommun) in the last 20 years. Jämtlandis a declared risk area for landslides and debris flows and there is an even higher probability oflandslides causing great damage around the Åre urban area. READ MORE