Essays about: "FOTS"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 27 essays containing the word FOTS.

  1. 16. From wheels to walking : exploring an alternative planning approach in Sub-Saharan countries - the case of the Axis in Nairobi, Kenya

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Sara Brundin; Lova Mattsson Kjellqvist; [2014]
    Keywords : Nairobi; Kenya; Sub-Saharan Africa; urban planning; walkability; low income countries; landscape architecture; streets; Small Change;

    Abstract : Rapid urbanisation is putting strains on both the landscape and the city dwellers and the pressure on planning for sustainable and equitable cities is crucial. As many cities in Sub-Saharan Africa are expanding, city planning has trouble keeping up to meet the needs of the growing amount of urban dwellers. READ MORE

  3. 17. Advanced rescue detector : Design and development of an improved rescue antenna

    University essay from KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.)

    Author : Olle Berg; Johan Bergström; [2014]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Developed for avalanche rescue, the RECCO Rescue System is used by more than 700 rescue organizations around the world to find buried avalanche victims and missing people. The RECCO system consists of two parts: a passive reflector integrated into clothing, boots, helmets, and body protection worn by skiers and riders; and an active detector used by organized rescue teams. READ MORE

  4. 18. Advantages and disadvantages of different observation methods on a troop of wild olive baboons at a river in Southern Kenya

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Katarina Eriksson; [2014]
    Keywords : olive baboon; riverine forest; continuous sampling; instantaneous sampling; focal animal sampling; scan sampling; babian; anubisbabian; kenya;

    Abstract : Every observation method has its advantages and disadvantages and a well-adopted method gives more reliable results. Factors affecting the choice of the most appropriate methods for recording foraging behaviours include species, group size, environment, seasons and age. READ MORE

  5. 19. En resa till fots i tid och rum : en gestaltning av ett gångstråk mellan Enköpings stad och Paddeborg vattenpark

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Isabelle Lundblad; [2013]
    Keywords : att gå; dynamiska landskap; gestaltning av gångväg; människans rörelse;

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  6. 20. Bortom betraktandet - att tillgängliggöra en interaktiv naturupplevelse : en gestaltningsundersökning genom exemplet Tyresta nationalpark och naturreservat

    University essay from SLU/Landscape Architecture (until 121231)

    Author : Moa Hansson Broman; Clara Eckersten; [2013]
    Keywords : affordance; design; gestaltning; interaktion; natur; natursyn; naturupplevelse; landskapsarkitektur; loose space; skog;

    Abstract : I examensarbetet har vi i sju steg undersökt vad det innebär att genom gestaltning tillgängliggöra en naturupplevelse där skogen i Tyresta nationalpark och naturreservat fått agera exempel. Undersökningens första steg börjar med att vi uppmärksammar en trend; att med hjälp av arkitektur tillgängliggöra naturen med syftet att denna ska framstå som attraktiv, samt anpassas efter den urbana människans rekreativa önskemål. READ MORE