Essays about: "Himalayas"
Showing result 16 - 20 of 21 essays containing the word Himalayas.
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16. Impacts of Climate Change on Abies spectabilis : an approach integrating a Species Distribution Model (MaxEnt) and a Dynamic Vegetation Model (LPJ-GUESS)
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskapAbstract : Recent global warming trends, particularly in the arctic regions and Himalayas are modifying forest structure and function, notably biogeographical changes in tree species distribution together with alteration in Net Primary Production (NPP), Leaf Area Index (LAI) and Carbon biomass. These alterations are most pronounced in mountain environments, carrying significant impacts on woody species which are more sensitive to temperature changes. READ MORE
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17. Youth civic engagement in Bhutan: Obedient citizens or social activists?
University essay from Malmö högskola/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)Abstract : People’s participation in their own development is at the core of Communication forDevelopment. This study explores the potential and barriers for youth civic engagementespecially among the urban youth in Bhutan, a newly democratised country in theEastern Himalayas. READ MORE
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18. FSI analysis of Francis turbines exposed to sediment erosion
University essay from KTH/Kraft- och värmeteknologiAbstract : Sediment erosion is one of the key challenges in hydraulic turbines from a design and maintenanceperspective in Himalayas and Andes. Past research works have shown that the optimization of theFrancis turbine runner blade shapes can decrease erosion by a signicant amount. READ MORE
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19. The melting Himalayas : examples of water harvesting techniques
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskapAbstract : Himalayan glaciers are both growing and shrinking as a response to global climate change. The major trend is a loss of ice sheets, especially among the smaller glaciers. As glaciers retreat there is a change in hydrology and seasonal water availability both upstream and downstream of the river basins. READ MORE
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20. What is the monetary value of a clean environment in The Himalayas?
University essay from SLU/Dept. of EconomicsAbstract : The Himalayas is the world highest mountain system containing famous mountains such as Mt. Everest, Lhotse and K2. Ever since Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay climbed Mt.Everest in 1953 the numbers of tourists has grown over the years, both climbers and regular tourists going for hiking trips and other outdoors activities. READ MORE