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  1. 6. Coastal Response to Sea Level Rise in Ystad Municipality

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Teknisk vattenresurslära

    Author : Elin Olsson; Sara Engström; [2021]
    Keywords : coastal erosion; Bruun Rule; sea level rise; coastal management; beach morphology; coastal processes; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The globally accelerating sea-level rise poses a problem in coastal areas through, e.g., the erosion of sandy beaches. Due to this, buildings, infrastructure, and other values can be lost, making the future shoreline position important to project in coastal management. READ MORE

  3. 7. The Guardian Forest : sacred trees and ceremonial forestry in Japan

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and Management

    Author : Oscar Nilzén; [2021]
    Keywords : sacred forests; shrine; Japan; religion; forest management;

    Abstract : Forests have played a major role in the development of human society across the world. It is therefore no surprise that a natural resource which is such an integral part of human life gave rise to religious beliefs, superstition and notions of the supernatural in connection to trees. READ MORE

  4. 8. GVT-BDNet : Convolutional Neural Network with Global Voxel Transformer Operators for Building Damage Assessment

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Leonardo Remondini; [2021]
    Keywords : Attention Operators; Convolutional Neural Networks CNNs ; Deep Learning; Building Damage Assessment; Generalizability; Global Voxel Transformer Operators GVTOs .; Attention Operators; Convolutional Neural Networks CNNs ; Deep Learning; Building Damage Assessment; Generalizability; Global Voxel Transformer Operators GVTOs .;

    Abstract : Natural disasters strike anywhere, disrupting local communication and transportation infrastructure, making the process of assessing specific local damage difficult, dangerous, and slow. The goal of Building Damage Assessment (BDA) is to quickly and accurately estimate the location, cause, and severity of the damage to maximize the efficiency of rescuers and saved lives. READ MORE

  5. 9. Vegetation-climate interactions in California – an in-depth analysis on the influence of climatic events across different Californian biomes

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Felipe Fileni; [2021]
    Keywords : droughts; climate vegetation interactions; SPEI; NDVI; California;

    Abstract : It is widely accepted that climate variability is a key driver of vegetation productivity. Yet, there are discrepancies on the ideal timescales of climatic events and vegetation response. The work herein attempts to clarify how those variables interact in the region of California. READ MORE

  6. 10. Tunnel Seismic Prediction in Stockholm Bypass

    University essay from KTH/Jord- och bergmekanik

    Author : Matilda Wessén; Janita Österberg; [2021]
    Keywords : Tunnel Seismic Prediction; TSP; Seismic waves; Stockholm Bypass; Geological mapping; Measurement While Drilling; Tunnel Seismic Prediction; TSP; Seismiska vågor; Förbifart Stockholm; Bergkartering; Measurement While Drilling;

    Abstract : Tunnel Seismic Prediction (TSP) is a geophysical investigation method used to predict the rock conditions ahead of the tunnel face. The method has been used in different types of rock and rock conditions. READ MORE