Essays about: "sediment connectivity"

Found 4 essays containing the words sediment connectivity.

  1. 1. Riparian buffer zones in agricultural landscapes : Their status today and their future as an ecological tool in Sweden

    University essay from Karlstads universitet

    Author : Mikaela Ignatiou Hadjicharalambous; [2021]
    Keywords : Riparian buffer zones; agriculture lanscapes; ecological tool; streams; kantzoner; lantbrukslandskap; ekologisk vertyg; vattendrag;

    Abstract : The application of intensive farming and cultivation practices, resulting in large-scale modification of the hydrology of streams and rivers and of the natural vegetation, has increased the need to find ways to mitigate the negative impact of this habitat degradation. Suitable design and creation of riparian buffer zones in agriculture areas, is by many considered the best remedial measure. READ MORE

  3. 2. Nature-based Solutions for Flood Risk Reduction, Contamination Control and Climate Change Adaption

    University essay from KTH/Hållbarhet och miljöteknik

    Author : Hanna Nordin von Platen; Matilda Gustafsson; [2018]
    Keywords : Nature- based solutions; wetlands; flood risk mitigation; sediment connectivity;

    Abstract : Heavy precipitation events are expected to increase in the future, due to climate change. This predicted change will increase the risk of flooding, especially in urban areas. To mitigate these challenges and support a sustainable urban development, Nature-based solutions (NBS) can be used as a flood risk reduction measure. READ MORE

  4. 3. Integrating remotely sensed hydrologic parameters into an index of sediment connectivity

    University essay from KTH/Mark- och vattenteknik

    Author : Anna-Klara Almer; [2017]
    Keywords : Flooding; road infrastructure; soil moisture; remote sensing; sediment connectivity;

    Abstract : The expected increase in precipitation and temperature in Scandinavia, and especially short-time heavy precipitation, will increase the frequency of flooding. Urban areas are the most vulnerable, and specifically, the road infrastructure. READ MORE

  5. 4. Modelling sediment connectivity in Swedish catchments and application for flood prediction of roads.

    University essay from KTH/Mark- och vattenteknik

    Author : Carolina Cantone; [2016]
    Keywords : climate change; flooding; infrastructures; GIS; sediment connectivity; surface runoff; statistical modelling;

    Abstract : Climate changes are predicted to increase precipitation intensities and occurrence of extreme rainfall events in the near future. Scandinavia has been identified as one of the most sensitive regions in Europe to such changes; therefore, an increase in the risk for flooding, landslides and soil erosion is to be expected also in Sweden. READ MORE