Essays about: "benefits of space research"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 168 essays containing the words benefits of space research.

  1. 16. Beyond the Green: Exploring how municipalities consider the planning and implementation of nature-based solutions

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Victoria Johnson; Jade Yasmin Szegedi; [2023]
    Keywords : Nature-based solutions; Co-benefits; Municipal planning; Piggyback projects; Multifunctionality; Inter-departmental collaboration; Social involvement; Climate change adaptation; Societal challenges; Conflicting interests; Malmö; Rotterdam; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Nature-based solutions (NbS) are gaining popularity as tools to address societal challenges while providing social, economic, and environmental benefits. Given that NbS is a relatively new concept, there is a lack of guidance on how NbS in urban areas can be adapted to fit their socio-spatial context and provide benefits. READ MORE

  3. 17. Empowerment on Western Terms? : A critical exploration of Nepalese women’s rights NGOs’ relations with international donors

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

    Author : Annika Steele; [2023]
    Keywords : Nepal; feminism; NGOs; post-colonialism; global development; aid industry; civil society; women s rights; South Asia; aid efficiency; North-South relations;

    Abstract : In the last two decades, there has been a significant rise in women’s rights Non-Govermental Organizations (NGOs) in Nepal, working on issues ranging from economic and political empowerment to violence against women and discrimination. Most of these local NGOs rely on international funding to pursue their advocacy and project work. READ MORE

  4. 18. Methods for Co-Orbital Threat Assessment in Space

    University essay from KTH/Lättkonstruktioner, marina system, flyg- och rymdteknik, rörelsemekanik

    Author : Mathias Dahlman; [2023]
    Keywords : threats in space; threat assessment; Lambert s problem; genetic algorithms; NSGA-II; space surveillance and tracking capabilities; hot i rymden; hotbedömning; Lamberts problem; genetiska algoritmer; NSGA-II; inmätning och övervakning av rymdobjekt;

    Abstract : This study investigates methods for assessing threats in space. Space services are crucial to both civilian and military capabilities, and a loss of such systems could have severe consequences. Space systems are exposed to various types of threats. READ MORE

  5. 19. SMARTQUAL LITE : Assessing the Property Management’s Technological Service Quality of Office Buildings in Stockholm

    University essay from KTH/Fastighetsföretagande och finansiella system

    Author : David Lindström; [2023]
    Keywords : PropTech; Smart Buildings; Smart Real Estate; Property Management; Service Quality; Customer Experience; Tenant Satisfaction; PropTech; Smarta byggnader; Smarta fastigheter Fastighetsförvaltning; Servicekvalitet; Kundupplevelse Hyresgästnöjdhet;

    Abstract : This master's thesis presents the development of a conceptual model, SMARTQUAL LITE, designed to measure and evaluate the quality of services delivered by smart buildings. The purpose of this research is to provide a foundation for a comprehensive service quality model, SMARTQUAL, enabling smart building service providers to enhance their service offerings and effectively meet tenant demands. READ MORE

  6. 20. When is Electric Freight Cost Competitive? : Computational modeling and simulation of total cost of ownership for electric truck fleets

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utveckling

    Author : Anton Zackrisson; [2023]
    Keywords : electric freight; battery-electric trucks; total cost of ownership; decision making under deep uncertainty DMDU ; cost-competitiveness; exploratory modeling and analysis EMA ; EMA workbench; quasi-Monte Carlo method; VRP; EVRP; elektrifiering; godstransport; elektriska lastbilar; total ägandekostnad; kostnadskonkurrenskraft; ruttoptimering;

    Abstract : Battery electric trucks (BETs) offer environmental benefits in terms of reduced carbon emissions and enhanced energy efficiency but have been challenged with economic viability compared to conventional internal combustion engine trucks (ICETs) caused by substantial acquisition costs, limited charging infrastructure, and concerns regarding range and payload capacity.  Previous studies focus on TCO at the vehicle or policy level but overlook the system and firm-level impacts. READ MORE