Essays about: "Melbourne"

Showing result 26 - 30 of 39 essays containing the word Melbourne.

1. 26. Community Mobility

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Hållbar vardag och hälsa i ett livsperspektiv

   Author : Olov Falkmer; Jessica Siljehav Tallberg; [2013]
   Keywords : Autism; Participation; Transportation; Usability; Medicine and Health Sciences;

   Abstract : To be able to transport oneself within the community is important for engagement in meaningful occupations outside of one’s home, and for participating in the society. People with disabilities may have limited transportation options, due to their lack of cognitive and physical abilities. READ MORE

3. 27. Regional development via high-speed rail : A study of the Stockholm-Mälaren region and possibilities for Melbourne-regional Victoria

   University essay from KTH/Trafik och logistik

   Author : Michael Bayley; [2012]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to examine, based on a study of the regional high-speed corridors in the Stockholm-Mälaren Region, the possibilities for regional high-speed rail in Melbourne-regional Victoria (Australia) to improve accessibility, and achieve regional development and balanced growth between the capital and its surrounding regions. It deals with the concept of 'regional' high-speed rail, a variant of classic high-speed rail that serves centres along regional corridors stemming from a large city and whose travel purpose includes a high share of daily commuting and occasional business and leisure travel with journey times of up to two hours. READ MORE

4. 28. Consumer in the world-systems: understanding narratives on environmental and social impacts of consumption from Melbourne, Australia.

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Humanekologi

   Author : Julia Olszewska; [2012]
   Keywords : world-systems; consumer; ecological unequal exchange; consumption; Melbourne; Australia; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : In this thesis I set to examine, through the lenses of world-systems and ecological unequal exchange theories, stories of how individuals relate to their consumption and its environmental and social impacts. I will examine how people relate to these issues through a particular perspective of a consumer identity. READ MORE

5. 29. A Framework for How to Make Use of an Automatic Passenger Counting System

   University essay from Datorteknik

   Author : John Fihn; Johan Finndahl; [2011]
   Keywords : APC; Automatic Passenger Counting System; System Development; CRISP-DM; KDD; Knowledge Discovery from Data; ITS;

   Abstract : Most of the modern cities are today facing tremendous traffic congestions, which is a consequence of an increasing usage of private motor vehicles in the cities. Public transport plays a crucial role to reduce this traffic, but to be an attractive alternative to the use of private motor vehicles the public transport needs to provide services that suit the citizens requirements for travelling. READ MORE

6. 30. Algal Flue Gas Sequestration and Wastewater Treatment : An Industrial Experiment

   University essay from KTH/Industriell ekologi; KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.)

   Author : Jonas Lindblom; Max Larsson; [2011]
   Keywords : industriell ekologi; industrial ecology;

   Abstract : CJP Solutions och Waste Handling and Management (WHAM) är två företag i Melbourne, Australien, som utvecklar en process för återvinning av bioslam från Melbourne Waters reningsverk. Slammet är förorenat med metaller från industriellt avloppsvatten som har behandlats tillsammans med det kommunala avloppsvattnet. READ MORE