Essays about: "Altiplano"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the word Altiplano.

  1. 1. A geophysical survey (TEM; ERT) of the Punata alluvial fan, Bolivia

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Geologiska institutionen

    Author : Joakim Mårdh; [2017]
    Keywords : electromagnetic; geophysics; TEM; Punata; alluvial fan; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The Punata alluvial fan, situated in central Bolivia (Valle Alto) between the Altiplano and the lowlands, is an important aquifer for the local rural population. Due to rapid development and population growth in the area, the demand for fresh water has increased in recent year. READ MORE

  3. 2. Rural Electrification and Societal Impacts on Future Energy Demand in Bolivia: A Case Study in an Altiplano Community

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Anton Ålund; [2017]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; Rural electrification; Energy assessment; Decentralized energy solutions; Scenario analysis; Minor Field Study;

    Abstract : Social variables are a predominant force to community development in rural areas. However, research on how social aspects affect the energy situation as a community expands is to date limited. READ MORE

  4. 3. TEM investigation on Challapampa aquifer, Oruro Bolivia

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Geologiska institutionen

    Author : Måns Larsson; [2016]
    Keywords : kartering; survey geofysik; sedimentologi; geology; hydrogeology; geophysics; sedimentary; geologi; hydrogeologi; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : I denna studie utfördes en TEM (transient elektromagnetisk) undersökning på den Bolivianska altiplanon, norr om staden Oruro. I Oruro finns det ett underskott av dricksvatten och deras huvudsakliga vattenförsörjning kommer från aquiferen Challapampa. READ MORE

  5. 4. Spatial variation of infiltration properties in Paria, Oruro, Bolivia

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Teknisk vattenresurslära

    Author : Martin Rosén; [2015]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Water is necessary for all life and one of the most important natural resources. The water resources problems were the reason why the project Development of the Altiplano area in Bolivia: a collaboration between Lund University (Sweden) and San Andres University in La Paz (Bolivia) was started. READ MORE

  6. 5. "Hoy por ti, mañana por mi"

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management

    Author : Sophie Baumgartner; [2015]
    Keywords : reciprocity; Ayni; Aymara; agriculture; non-monetary economy; Bolivia; Taraco; rural-urban migration; globalization; agency; Cultural Sciences; Agriculture and Food Sciences; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Las prácticas de cooperación y reciprocidad dentro de la agricultura han sido ampliamente discutidas como importantes estrategias para la reducción de riesgos y costos en la mano de obra y la adquisición de capital. En los Andes, las normas de reciprocidad parecen estar más institucionalizadas debido al arraigo histórico en la cultura Andina. READ MORE