Essays about: "Historical Maps"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 81 essays containing the words Historical Maps.

  1. 6. Analysis of pervasive climate risks to global rice production at the subnational level

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Qian Mei; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Rice is a vital crop and main source of calories for half the global population, particularly in the GlobalSouth. Despite increasing demand for rice, climate change, urbanisation, and land use development arethreatening rice production and therefore food security. READ MORE

  3. 7. The effects of historical land use on plant diversity in semi-natural grasslands

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Elisabeth Kumlander; [2022]
    Keywords : semi-natural grasslands; biodiversity; plant species; land-use sequences;

    Abstract : During the last two centuries, large-scale administrational and technological reforms have drastically changed the agricultural landscape in Sweden. The meadows and semi-natural grasslands that once played a central role in the agricultural landscape have been reduced with up to 95%. READ MORE

  4. 8. Implementing a multi-criteria GIS analysis and predictive modelling to locate Upper Palaeolithic decorated caves in the Périgord noir, France

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Benjamin Bernard Fabien Gérard Borgeais; [2022]
    Keywords : Geography; GIS; MCDA; MCE; MCDM; MCA; predictive modelling; archaeology; decorated caves; Upper Palaeolithic; Périgord; Dordogne; Vézère; France; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Geographical Information Systems are a powerful tool for the processing of geographical data and can be used to implement predictive modelling for the purpose of archaeological research. The study presented here proposes a predictive model based on multi-criteria evaluation, and aims at analysing the parameters of known Upper Palaeolithic decorated caves in the Périgord noir, in southwest France. READ MORE

  5. 9. Design for green structures in densifying hospital areas : a design proposal for Skåne University Hospital Malmö

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Emilia Pudeck; [2022]
    Keywords : densifying; resilience; narrative; socio-nature; flow; entanglement; evidence-based design; perceived sensory dimension; SUS Malmö;

    Abstract : Skåne University Hospital Malmö has been going through a process of densification for over 120 years. The original planning of the institution from 1896 was characterised by a castle-like building located in a park environment. Due to the growing city of Malmö the hospital has been forced to adjust and expand. READ MORE

  6. 10. Våtmarker i Helsingborg : en analys av nio våtmarker anlagda längs Råån

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of People and Society

    Author : Alexander Andersson; [2022]
    Keywords : våtmarker; Råån; kväverening; sedimentering; vattenrening; våtmark; Ormastorp; Norra Vallåkra; Bälteberga; Wetlands; nitrogenretention; sedimentation; water purification; ekosystemtjänster;

    Abstract : Den här uppsatsen belyser våtmarkers positiva miljöpåverkan. Med hjälp av historiskt kartmaterial av Skånes historiska landskap visas landskapet och framför allt Råån förändring kopplat till utdikningsprojekten som påbörjades på 1800-talet. READ MORE