Essays about: "Critical GIS"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 36 essays containing the words Critical GIS.

  1. 21. Analytic comparison of multibeam echo soundings

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Terje Ole Slinning; [2016]
    Keywords : multibeam echo system; geography; GIS; bathymetry and seafloor; hysical geography and ecosystem science; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : This study makes a numeric and visual comparison of two different multibeam echo sounding (MBES) surveys performed at the exact same location, in an effort to establish how reliable and comparable the vertical depth measurements are. The horizontal position uncertainty is not issued in this study. READ MORE

  3. 22. 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

  4. 23. Separated by gender? A contribution to the debate on Roman Imperial Period burial grounds in northern Germany

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för arkeologi och antikens kultur

    Author : Rebecka Jonsson; [2016]
    Keywords : Archaeology; gender; Roman Imperial Period; GIS; Elbe Germanic people; burial ground analysis; intersectionality; genderscript; spatial analysis;

    Abstract : This study concerns 28 Roman Iron Age Germanic burial grounds located in proximity to the river Elbe (dt. "Elbegermanen"). READ MORE

  5. 24. Asset management : integrating GIS as a decision support tool in meter management in national water and sewerage corporation

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Gilbert Akol Echelai; [2016]
    Keywords : physical geography and ecosystems analysis; asset management; risk; probability of failure; criticality; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Water meters provide the basis for generation of monthly water consumption invoices by the utility for all its customers. This makes the water meters an integral part of the utility’s asset base. READ MORE

  6. 25. Groundwater Vulnerability Assessment for Railroad Construction in Stockholm, Sweden, using Spatial Multi Criteria Analysis.

    University essay from KTH/Mark- och vattenteknik

    Author : Irina Tsoy; [2015]
    Keywords : Groundwater Vulnerability; GIS; MCA; Railroad Railway Construction; Stockholm;

    Abstract : The environmental impact of transportation construction, operation and maintenance is of critical importance. Therefore it is vital to carry out a groundwater vulnerability assessment for transportation projects at an early stage. READ MORE