Essays about: "Erosion Protection"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 47 essays containing the words Erosion Protection.

1. 16. Analysis of floodplain population dynamics in the USA from 1790 to 2010​

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Firoza Akhter; [2020]
   Keywords : Floodplain; levee; flood damage; flood insurance; population dynamics; population growth rate;

   Abstract : Floodplain is an important location for the economic and social development of society throughout history, although it afflicted by different disasters like floods and bank erosion from time to time. Population dynamics and distribution trends have important effects on the landscape and society. READ MORE

3. 17. Estimating the probability of levee failure for flood risk mapping : An application to Paglia River

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Theodora Neromylioti; [2020]
   Keywords : Levee failure; inner erosion; piping; backward erosion; seepage; probability of failure; fragility curves; time-dependent failure; hydraulic modelling; flood risk; flood inundation; HEC-RAS;

   Abstract : Climate change results to more extreme and frequent flood events that induce extra risk to flood protection structures such as levees. Thus, estimation of the probability of levee failure is of utmost importance when it comes to structural safety and flood risk assessment. READ MORE

4. 18. Bring Light to Gaza. An exploration of solar and ecologically-sensitive light programs for the Deir al-Balah refugee camp

   University essay from KTH/Ljusdesign

   Author : Abigail Benouaich; [2020]
   Keywords : Solar street lighting; light and urban space; light for protection; light for accessibility; light and social behaviour; psychosocial impact; clean energy access; equitable social environment;

   Abstract : In Gaza, daily blackouts have lasted for over eleven years. Until recently, Palestinian families have received only four hours of power each day. Since Israel’s withdrawal from the region in 2005, the political discourse around the Right of Return has forced refugees to live in terrible conditions and darkness. READ MORE

5. 19. Remote sensing-based land cover classification and change detection using Sentinel-2 data and Random Forest : A case study of Rusinga Island, Kenya

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema Miljöförändring

   Author : Malena Hesping; [2020]
   Keywords : Land cover classification; post-classification change detection; Random Forest; remote sensing; Sentinel-2;

   Abstract : Healthy forests and soils are crucial for the very existence of mankind as they provide food, clean water and air, shade and protection against floods and storms. With their photosynthetic carbon storage ability, they mitigate climate change and fertilise and stabilise soils. READ MORE

6. 20. 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