Essays about: "Extreme value"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 201 essays containing the words Extreme value.

  1. 1. Uncertainties in characterising historical heatwaves in Europe

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Simon Abrahamsson; [2023-08-18]
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    Abstract : Heatwaves are periods of excessively hot weather which can pose a threat to both the people and the agriculture affected by them, for this reason it is important for us to understand and be able to predict heatwaves. This study will therefore investigate historical heatwaves in Europe and compare the quality of different 2m surface temperature datasets and examine the possibility of using 3D temperature data to identify heatwaves. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Missing Ingredient: How to improve value investing in the information age

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

    Author : Robin Grawe; Kjell Thomsen; [2023]
    Keywords : Value investing; Fama-French; Intangible Assets; Accounting-based valuation;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to inform a value investing strategy in specific niches of European firms by adjusting the book-to-market (B/M) ratio for intangible assets. An increase in intangible assets' importance for corporate value creation coupled with a lack of amendments to their accounting treatment has led to debates on the value relevance and accuracy of accounting information, including the B/M ratio used to derive value premiums. READ MORE

  4. 3. RAINWATER HARVESTING FROM ROOF TOPS IN URBAN AREAS: QUANTITY, QUALITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFIT : Case studies in Sweden and Colombia

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för ekonomi, samhälle och teknik

    Author : Sonny Colin; Michael Erneland; [2023]
    Keywords : 3D-printing; Hydrological cycle; Low-cost sensors; Water scarcity; Water shortage; Water supply; Water quality; Water quality Index; Water quantity;

    Abstract : This study has looked at two separate locations, Malmö in Sweden, and Medellin in Colombia, and what the possibilities of rainwater harvesting are in those locations. The paper investigated data gathered by low-cost sensors in Malmö region, as well as sampling and measurements of rainwater collected in Malmö and Medellin, analysed by laboratories in both countries. READ MORE

  5. 4. Anomaly Detection in the EtherCAT Network of a Power Station : Improving a Graph Convolutional Neural Network Framework

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Niklas Barth; [2023]
    Keywords : Unsupervised Learning; Multivariate Time Series; Graph Convolutional Neural Networks; Anomaly Detection; Industrial Control System; EtherCAT; Power Station; Electricity Grid;

    Abstract : In this thesis, an anomaly detection framework is assessed and fine-tuned to detect and explain anomalies in a power station, where EtherCAT, an Industrial Control System, is employed for monitoring. The chosen framework is based on a previously published Graph Neural Network (GNN) model, utilizing attention mechanisms to capture complex relationships between diverse measurements within the EtherCAT system. READ MORE

  6. 5. Mot ett mer hållbart lantbruk : En kartläggning av hur livsmedelsaktörer arbetar med miljömässig hållbarhet på gårdsnivå.

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Charlie Simonsson; Julia Arvidsson; [2023]
    Keywords : synergier; hållbart lantbruk; hållbar utveckling; livsmedelssektorn; Synergies; agriculture; sustainability; sustainable development; food sector; Science Based Targets; hållbarhet; intressentteorin; marknadsmix; legitimitet;

    Abstract : Förhöjda havsnivåer, extremväder, översvämningar och skogsbränder är några av de konsekvenser som hotar vår planet på grund av klimatförändringarna. Denna oroande utveckling har lett till en ökad uppmärksamhet kring hållbar utveckling, inte bara i Sverige utan även globalt. READ MORE