Essays about: "Disturbance Modelling"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 19 essays containing the words Disturbance Modelling.

  1. 6. Modelling habitat suitability index for golden eagle

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi

    Author : Maya Johansson; [2020]
    Keywords : Golden Eagle habitat model; habitat suitability index; HSI; habitat modelling using GIS;

    Abstract : The aim in this study was to develop a model for the probability of finding active golden eagle nests during their breeding season. It was done by using environmental variables derived from expert models which were tested against empirical data. READ MORE

  3. 7. Investigating the prerequisites of a service guarantee for soil damages

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Resource Management

    Author : Cassandra Ramstedt; [2020]
    Keywords : service guarantee; soil damages; forestry; soil conservation; predictive modelling;

    Abstract : Timber harvesting is a disturbance which can alter the natural order of the ecosystem, causing potentially harmful consequences, especially on water quality. These damages are commonly present where forestry machines have ruptured or compacted the organic layer of the forest floor. READ MORE

  4. 8. How is soil carbon stock in old-growth boreal forests affected by management?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and Management

    Author : Jenny Dahl; [2018]
    Keywords : forest management; unmanaged forest; harvesting effects; mineral soil; skogsskötsel; obrukad skog; avverkningseffekt; mineraljord;

    Abstract : Boreal forests are able to store large amounts of carbon in soil and biomass, and forest management is considered an important strategy for mitigating climate change. Sweden has a long history of forest management that have intensified during the last century, but there are still old-growth forests that have not been disturbed by management. READ MORE

  5. 9. Optical methods for 3D-reconstruction of railway bridges : Infrared scanning, Close range photogrammetry and Terrestrial laser scanning

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Byggkonstruktion och brand

    Author : David Crabtree Gärdin; Alexander Jimenez; [2018]
    Keywords : bridge inspection; non-destructive; safety; efficient; 3D-scanning; traffic disturbance; BIM; assessment; as-built; point cloud;

    Abstract : The forecast of the next upcoming years estimates a growth of demand in transport. As the railway sector in Europe has developed over many years, the infrastructure presents performance issues because of, among other factors, asset maintenance activities being difficult and time consuming. READ MORE

  6. 10. Modelling and Control of a Forklift’s Hydraulic Lowering Function

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Reglerteknik

    Author : Daniel Fahlén; Ludvig Fri; [2017]
    Keywords : Control; modelling; PID; hydraulics; proportional valve; compensator valve; forklift; embedded system;

    Abstract : Material handling and logistics are fundamental parts of today’s global societyand forklifts are a crucial part of the material handling process. Making these asefficient and reliable as possible are therefore of great interest. READ MORE