Essays about: "ski"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 106 essays containing the word ski.

  1. 1. Capacity Analysis of Åre Ski Resort: A Jackson Network Approach

    University essay from KTH/Matematisk statistik

    Author : Martin Siberg; Viktor Rasmussen; [2023]
    Keywords : Capacity Analysis; Jackson Network; Queuing Theory; Ski resort modeling; Åre Ski Resort; Resource Allocation; Nudging; Kapacitetsanalys; Jacksonnätverk; Köteori; Modellering av skidsystem; Åre; Resursallokering; Nudging;

    Abstract : Åre ski resort is the largest and most renowned ski resort in Sweden, offering excellent skiing opportunities, restaurants, and nightlife in a prime location. Meanwhile, it is often subject to heavy traffic during the peak season and has earned a bad reputation for struggling with long lift queues. READ MORE

  3. 2. Accelerating the Green Transition - Investigating the Feasibility of E-Fuel Production Connected to a CHP Plant

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för energivetenskaper

    Author : Johanna Scholtz; Alice Maillard; [2023]
    Keywords : CCU; CHP plant; e-fuels; e-methane; e-methanol; e-kerosene; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The overall purpose of this thesis is to investigate the feasibility of producing electrofuels from CO2 and H2 in connection to a CHP plant equipped with carbon capture technology. This is done by investigating the production of e-methane, e-methanol and e-kerosene from captured CO2 and H2 produced from electrolysis. READ MORE

  4. 3. Winter tourism in the European Alps, a balance between environment and society. : A case study about Obertauern in the face of climate change.

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för geografi

    Author : Amrei Aubrunner; [2023]
    Keywords : Climate change; winter-based tourism; ski areas; adaptation; mitigation; sustainable development; key stakeholders; Sustainable Development Goals;

    Abstract : Climate change is a global phenomenon that affects various industries worldwide. One of the most affected industries is the snow-based industry, which includes skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, winter sports, and related tourism and hospitality sectors. READ MORE

  5. 4. Close Encounters and the Role of Information and Communication Technology in Science Fiction Cinema

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för samhälle, kultur och identitet (SKI)

    Author : Christian Paredes Guzman; [2023]
    Keywords : Technology; History; Science Fiction; ICT; Aliens; Actor-Network Theory;

    Abstract : Science Fiction movies have in recent decades become sources of information and interpretation, in other words, a window that reflects the time period in which they were made. While the role of technology has been researched in science fiction material, not much focus has been put into researching specific types of technology. READ MORE

  6. 5. At Melting Summits: How do Ski Resorts Transform?

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

    Author : Isabelle Talsma; Vendela Silwén; [2023]
    Keywords : Business Ecosystem; Ecosystem Transformation; Network Embeddedness; Ski Resorts; Climate Change;

    Abstract : The ski industry represents an economic engine in many regional areas across the globe. However, climate change, with rising temperatures and increasing weather variability, is putting the industry at considerable risk. READ MORE