Essays about: "PMD"

Found 5 essays containing the word PMD.

  1. 1. Assessment of Waste Management Practices in Cyprus : The case of Nudging at Cyprus University of Technology

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Donald John; [2020]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; PMD; Paper; Recycling; European Union; Cyprus; Nudging;

    Abstract : Waste management issues are prevalent in many parts of the world. Member states of the European Union (EU) are expected to follow the guidelines of the Waste Framework Directive set by the EU. The directive includes targets intended to facilitate waste management practices such as recycling and landfilling. READ MORE

  3. 2. Program Evaluation in the Field of International Development : Bridging Perspectives

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Ernesto Campos; Kirsten Williams; [2016]
    Keywords : Program evaluation; International Development; Project management;

    Abstract : Program evaluation has carved out its value in the International Development (ID) sector as the way that International Non-Governmental Organization (INGOs) report program performance, and more importantly learn on how to improve for future programs. Its rise to prominence has been an evolution between the traditional, outcomes and participatory evaluation paradigms. READ MORE

  4. 3. Analysis of Passive Attitude Stabilisation and Deorbiting of Satellites in Low Earth Orbit

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för system- och rymdteknik

    Author : Benjamin Hawe; [2016]
    Keywords : electrodynamic; electrodynamic tether; EDT; drag augmentation; drag sail; drag balloon; passive attitude stabilisation; passive; attitude; stability; low earth orbit; LEO; deorbit; de-orbit; Post Mission Disposal; TeSeR;

    Abstract : Orbital debris poses a serious threat to ongoing operations in space.  Recognising this threat, the European Commission has funded the three-year Technology for Self Removal (TeSeR) project with the goal of developing a standard scalable Post Mission Disposal (PMD) module to remove satellites from orbit following the completion of their mission. READ MORE

  5. 4. Power Measurement Device

    University essay from Sektionen för Informationsvetenskap, Data– och Elektroteknik (IDE)

    Author : Hasan Tekgül; Yu Khoon Ng; [2011]
    Keywords : pmd; pic; embedded; power meter;

    Abstract : This thesis project aims to develop an embedded system that can measure real-time power consumption of a house and provide information for the user. System consists of a microcontroller unit, a light sensor, RS232 serial interface, battery and an LED. READ MORE

  6. 5. Analysis of Energy Saving Proposals at St. Louis County Jail

    University essay from Avdelningen för bygg- energi- och miljöteknik

    Author : Peter Lillesve; [2010]
    Keywords : energy; conservation; jail; prison; correctional; white roof; light well; boiler; natural gas; Kalwall; solar; thermal; water; Duluth; Minnesota; MN; fängelse; kriminalvård; tak; värmepanna; gas; Kalwall; värme; vatten;

    Abstract : The goal of this project was to evaluate three main proposals, by the Property Management Department (PMD) of St. Louis County, which the department hoped would reduce energy consumption at their Duluth Jail facility. This particular facility was opened in 1995 and houses approximately 170 inmates. READ MORE