Essays about: "Hurricane"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 29 essays containing the word Hurricane.

  1. 11. Design of wind turbine blades with respect to stability

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Byggnadsmekanik

    Author : Oskar Lindkvist; Victor Nicolausson; [2019]
    Keywords : FEM; Buckling; Stability; Wind turbine blades; Steel.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : In the 21st century, wind power has emerged as a strong candidate in fulfilling societies goals of achieving carbon-free energy energy production. Windpower has evolved along with other technological developments, giving rise to larger turbines, but with the overall design trend remaining largely unchanged. READ MORE

  3. 12. En Pie de Marcha - Commoning in Times of Crisis

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi

    Author : Sarah Bretschko; [2019]
    Keywords : Community Land Trusts; urban commons; commoning; disaster recovery; civil society participation; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The continuous and on-going enclosure of the commons has been identified as critical for the expansion of capitalism, through processes of dispossession, expropriation and commodification. In the light of the rapid erosion of our cultural and environmental common pool resources, the concept of the commons is increasingly gaining interest, since it presents new political and cultural perspectives as an alternative to market and state solutions. READ MORE

  4. 13. Insight Cuba : A Reflection Rapport and Three Features Connected to Cuban Economy

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för journalistik, medier och kommunikation (JMK)

    Author : Sara Charlotte Wahlström; [2019]
    Keywords : economy; Cuba; informal markets; prostitution; jinterism; bicycles; embargo; slow news journalism; practice theory economic anthropology;

    Abstract : Cuba! The name alone connotes many things for people be it rum & cigarrs, old Chevys & colonial buildings, Hemingway & Daquires, Castro & communism, Salsa & Reaggaton, parties & calm life, blue oceans & white sandy beaches, poverty & oppression.  As a tourist destination Cuba is sold as a country caught up in a time capsule. READ MORE

  5. 14. Hurricane Resilience and Climate Change Adaptation – A Minor Field Study in Roseau, Dominica

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Camilla Göller; [2019]
    Keywords : Hurricane Resilience; Climate Change Adaptation; Minor Field Study; Global Goals; Roseau; Dominica; West Indies; Hurricane Maria; Sustainable Urban Design; Harbour; Flooding Strategies; Emergency Logistics; Tourism; Beach Front; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : Dominica, the hurricane-prone island nation, experienced severe destruction in September 2017 from a category 5 hurricane named Maria. Based on research and a minor field study to the island in the Lesser Antilles, a climate change adaptive and hurricane resilient design for a specific site in the capital Roseau is proposed in this master thesis project in Sustainable Urban Design. READ MORE

  6. 15. Environmental and health impacts when replacing kerosene lamps with solar lanterns : A study on global warming potential and household air pollution

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för teknikvetenskaper

    Author : Erik Stenemo; Emma Olsson; [2018]
    Keywords : solar lanterns; kerosene lamps; LCA; global warming potential; black carbon;

    Abstract : In regions with low energy access kerosene lamps are commonly used, and these emit carbon dioxide (CO2) as well as household air pollutants (HAP). This bachelor thesis examines the possible reduction of carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2eq) emissions and HAP from kerosene lamps by replacing them with off-grid solar powered lanterns. READ MORE