Essays about: "Anna Sand"

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  1. 1. Procedural Natural Texture Generation on a Global Scale

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Informationskodning

    Author : Anna Pohl Lundgren; [2023]
    Keywords : computer graphics; procedural generation; procedural textures; gpu; image processing; satellite imagery; real time; real-time; shadow detection;

    Abstract : This Master’s thesis investigates the application of dynamically generated procedural terrain textures for texturing 3D representations of the Earth’s surface. The study explores techniques to overcome limitations of the currently most common method – projecting satellite imagery onto the mesh – such as insufficient resolution for close-up views and challenges in accommodating external lighting models. READ MORE

  3. 2. Evaluation of pollutant removal performance of stormwater biofilters in a Swedish climate : Comparison of three different filter media designs

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurser

    Author : Anna Träff; [2022]
    Keywords : Stormwater biofilter; stormwater treatment; cold climate; filter media design; low impact development;

    Abstract : In the recent century, a process of urbanization has increased globally. Previously rural or natural land have been converted into impervious surfaces to make way for housing, industries, and roads. This anthropogenic process has resulted in an increased amount of surface runoff from precipitation, so-called stormwater. READ MORE

  4. 3. Beach Nourishment at Faxe Ladeplads in Zealand, Denmark

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Teknisk vattenresurslära

    Author : Anna Adell; [2020]
    Keywords : Beach nourishment; erosion; coastal protection; coastal morphology; sediment dynamics; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The recent beach nourishment performed at Faxe Ladeplads in Zealand, Denmark was established with the objective to reduce wave overtopping onto the adjacent road and also aimed to restore a beach for recreation. During the time that the nourishment has been in place, the appearance of the beach has changed significantly compared to when it was initially restored. READ MORE

  5. 4. Vulnerable ecosystem services : climate change impacts on sand dominated ecosystems in Skåne, Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Anna Mayner Singh; [2018]
    Keywords : Physical Geography and Ecosystem analysis; climate change; vulnerability assessment; ecosystem services; Sweden; Skåne; Natura 2000; the County Administrative Board; climate change adaptation; sand; nature conservation; sensitivity; adaptive capacity; workshop; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The two Natura-2000 areas of Ravlunda and Revingehed of Skåne, southern Sweden, have been subject to a climate change vulnerability assessment in this study, which tested an assessment method for relevance for work within the County Administrative Board of Skåne. The analysis was done with focus on ecosystem services found at the sand dominated habitats of the two areas. READ MORE

  6. 5. An assessment of thermal desorption as a remediation technique for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in contaminated soil

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Anna-Stina Lind; [2018]
    Keywords : Thermal desorption; per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances; PFASs; PFBA; PFPeA; PFHxA; PFHpA; PFOA; PFNA; PFDA; PFUnDA; PFBS; PFHxS; PFOS; 6:2 FTSA; 8:2 FTSA; FOSA; PCB; PAH; UPLC MS MS; Termisk rening; Per- och polyfluoralkylsubstanser; PFASs; PFBA; PFPeA; PFHxA; PFHpA; PFOA; PFNA; PFDA; PFUnDA; PFBS; PFHxS; PFOS; 6:2 FTSA; 8:2 FTSA; FOSA; PCB; PAH; UPLC MS MS;

    Abstract : Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are a diverse group of persistent organic pollutants. PFASs have a wide area of applications such as stain repellent for paper, textile, furniture and industrial products such as aqueous film forming foams (AFFFs) used for firefighting. READ MORE