Essays about: "Östersund"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 57 essays containing the word Östersund.

1. 21. Evaluating and developing Flow Motion Technology in alpine skiing

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Linn Rilegård; [2018]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Alpine skiing is divided into several sports, such as slalom, freeride, giant slalom and downhill. In all these disciplines, time is an important factor. Competing against each other and against the clock makes every hundred of a second count. Equipment and technology are constantly improved to help the skier reach higher results. READ MORE

3. 22. OPEN STORMWATER SYSTEMS FOR REDUCTION OF HEAVY METALS : AN EVALUATION OF COMMONLY USED DIMENSIONING METHODS

   University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Avdelningen för ekoteknik och hållbart byggande

   Author : Johan Jönsson; [2018]
   Keywords : Stormwater; Heavy metals; Ponds; Filter strips; Wetlands;

   Abstract : In Östersund there are a few stormwater ponds and oil separation units   connected to the stormwater network, but mostly there is no systems for   filtration of stormwater before it is released into a nearby lake which acts   as Östersund’s source of drinking water. In the Industrial area in Lugnvik there   is an oil separation unit connected to the stormwater network but no other   means of filtration. READ MORE

4. 23. Conditions and challenges for increased biking as a climate change mitigation strategy. A case study of Östersund, Sweden

   University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Avdelningen för ekoteknik och hållbart byggande

   Author : Thomas Fritiofsson; [2018]
   Keywords : Climate change mitigation; biking; biking infrastructure; GIS; biking policies and programmes; Östersund;

   Abstract : Transfer to non-motorized transportation to the greatest extent possible is an important climate change mitigation strategy. Biking is a sustainable mean of transportation and increased biking is desirable on global, national, regional, local, and individual level. READ MORE

5. 24. Mobility, habitat selection and population connectivity of Lycaena helle in central Sweden : implications for conservation

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

   Author : Hanna Modin; [2018]
   Keywords : Lycaena helle; violet copper; Lepidoptera; Lycaenidae; mobility; dispersal; resource selection function; habitat selection; connectivity; metapopulation; stepping stone;

   Abstract : Lycaena helle is an endangered butterfly that is mainly threatened by habitat degradation and fragmentation. For all species with a fragmented distribution, knowledge about mobility, habitat requirements and connectivity is key to developing successful conservation strategies. READ MORE

6. 25. Large digital screen as a corporate communication channel : Enhancing the dissemination of information, administration and interaction

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för tillämpad fysik och elektronik

   Author : Tove Bäckström; [2018]
   Keywords : Digital Signage; interaction; design; user engagement;

   Abstract : Public areas are more and more equipped with digital screens that are used to inform or promote a particular product. This is a way to communicate with the people on that area. The idea is to get people's attention, make them read and take in information and possibly buy the product that is marketed. READ MORE