Essays about: "Steep slope"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 27 essays containing the words Steep slope.

  1. 21. Numerical simulations of the Cordilleran Ice Sheet (CIS) : Implementing a new module to the ice code ARCTIC-TARAH

    University essay from Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : Asako Fujisaki; [2013]
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    Abstract : Paleoglaciology is an area of research where numerical reconstruction is actively used to understand the process of ice sheet growth and decay throughout past glacial periods, and numerical simulation of ice dynamics is a tool to reproduce the behaviors of the ice sheet and shelf under given conditions. ARCTIC-TARAH, designed by the Bolin Centre for Climate Research for simulating ice sheet dynamics, is developed based on the Pennsylvania State University Ice sheet model (PSUI). READ MORE

  3. 22. Determining the best location for a nature-like fishway in Gavle River, Sweden

    University essay from Avdelningen för Industriell utveckling, IT och Samhällsbyggnad

    Author : Sine Buck; [2013]
    Keywords : GIS; nature-like fishway; multi-criteria decision analysis MCDA ; least-cost path analysis; anisotropic path analysis; fish migration; Gavle River;

    Abstract : The construction of dams and hydro-power stations are some of the most common anthropogenic changes of watercourses and rivers. While being important to humans and society by providing electricity, these obstructions of watercourses can have severe consequences for the aquatic ecosystems. READ MORE

  4. 23. Mechanisms controlling valley asymmetry development at Abisko, northern Sweden and Sani Pass, southern Africa

    University essay from Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Carl-Johan Borg; [2012]
    Keywords : valley asymmetry; biogeomorphology;

    Abstract : Abstract The main goal of this study is to examine mechanisms controlling valley asymmetry development at two locations with distinctly differing environmental parameters and to develop a model for the two locations. As a secondary aim the knowledge gained from the main goal is thought to help understand the very uncertain glacial past of the high Drakensberg as it can be compared to the much accepted glacial history of Abisko. READ MORE

  5. 24. Planning forest routes for silvicultural activities using GIS based techniques: A case study of Selesjö in Östergötland, Sweden.

    University essay from KTH/Miljöbedömning och -förvaltning

    Author : Sima Mohtashami; [2011]
    Keywords : Forest; Soil; Water; Planning harvesting routes; GIS; Lateral inclination;

    Abstract : Forests are natural resources that provide essential services for different groups of users from human beings to native habitats. They are actually home of diverse range of biological groups; contribute to alleviate climate change through sinking carbon-dioxide from the atmosphere and supplying oxygen back to it and finally they are regarded as wood resources by human beings. READ MORE

  6. 25. Lynx behaviour around reindeer carcasses

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Håkan Falk; [2009]
    Keywords : Reindeer; Lynx;

    Abstract : The main prey for lynx in northern Sweden is semi-domestic reindeer. Lynx oftenutilise their large prey for several days and therefore a special behaviour can be observedaround a kill site. The aim of this study was to investigate behavioural characteristics of lynxaround killed reindeer and examine factors that might affect the behaviour. READ MORE