Essays about: "Geomorphology"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 79 essays containing the word Geomorphology.

  1. 6. Machine Learning Applied to Reach Classification in a Northern Sweden Catchment

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för ekologi, miljö och geovetenskap

    Author : Mariana dos Santos Toledo Busarello; [2021]
    Keywords : machine learning; geomorphology; random forest; channel type;

    Abstract : An accurate fine resolution classification of river systems positively impacts the process of assessment and monitoring of water courses, as stressed by the European Commission’s Water Framework Directive. Being able to attribute classes using remotely obtained data can be advantageous to perform extensive classification of reaches without the use of field work, with some methods also allowing to identify which features best described each of the process domains. READ MORE

  3. 7. Implications of ice-bedrock dynamics at Ullstorp, Scania, southern Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Geologiska institutionen

    Author : Oscar Juliusson; [2021]
    Keywords : Ice-bedrock dynamics; Hydrofracturing; Bedrock liberation; Plucking; Sediment production; Till continuum; Geomorphology; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The field of Quaternary science has, through a long history of high-quality research, produced a vast record of evidence regarding ice sheet dynamics. Consequently, our understanding of such processes and their effects are well understood. READ MORE

  4. 8. A two-stage ditch – a source or sinks of nutrients and sediment : evaluation of sediment loss and inundation frequency

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and Environment

    Author : Sheryl Ilao Åström; [2021]
    Keywords : Two-stage ditch; geomorphology; inundation frequency; channel evolution; water quality; agricultural ditch;

    Abstract : Human-made channel systems in the agricultural landscape have received critical attention due to the dire consequences on water quality and increasing eutrophication polluting receiving aquatic systems. Trapezoidal-formed (traditional) ditches have been scrutinized and a new mitigation measure for channelized drainage systems has gained a great deal of attention i. READ MORE

  5. 9. The Site of an Unidentified Greek Settlement? New Surveys in Coda Volpe on Eastern Sicily

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    Author : Michael Bratell; [2020-06-30]
    Keywords : Archaeology; Archaic Age; Catania; Coda Volpe; Greek Colonization; Micro-archaeology; Periphery; Post-Colonial Theory; Sicily; Survey; Symaetus;

    Abstract : This study examines Greek colonisation’s potential for archaeology in relation to Coda Volpe district on eastern Sicily where necropoleis indicate the existence of unidentified both Greek and Roman settlements. Recent initial surveys near the Simeto delta suggests the location of a periphery, without any previous systematic study, prospecting or geophysical survey. READ MORE

  6. 10. Geomorphology alteration effects over Kävlinge River Basin

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Teknisk vattenresurslära

    Author : Erik Frias Olguin; [2020]
    Keywords : Kävlingeån; DEM; Flooding; Geomorphology; model; MIKE HYDRO; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This thesis focuses on the case study over the Kävlinge catchment located in the south of Sweden, and mainly in the Kävlinge river. This river, which is the mainstream of the catchment, has been subject to modifications due to agricultural activities. READ MORE