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  1. 1. The Po Delta Biosphere Reserve: Management challenges and priorities deriving from anthropogenic pressure and sea level rise

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Damiano Vesentini; [2019]
    Keywords : geography; GIS; environmental pressure; water quality; nutrient accumulation; rising sea level; climate change; value for conservation; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The Po Delta Biosphere Reserve is located in Northern Italy and has attained recognition by UNESCO in 2015 due to its unique natural and cultural value. The reserve covers an area of approximately 140 000 hectares, supporting a human population of 118 000, as well as a complex mosaic of ecosystems, which are found in this transitional waters landscape. READ MORE

  3. 2. Application of a new method to improve river cross sections derived from satellite images

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Elin Andersson; Sofia Hietala; [2018]
    Keywords : Cross Section; Slope Break; Po River; Hydraulic modelling; Hydrological modelling; Matlab;

    Abstract : In hydrological and hydraulic modelling, river geometry is a crucial input data. Recent investigations have been looking at methods to improve the description of cross sections extracted by DEM derived by satellite images. READ MORE

  4. 3. Satellite derived data to support flood modelling : An application to the Po River

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Victor Alejandro Ortiz Peña; Milos Dinic; [2018]
    Keywords : Hydraulic Modelling; Flood Modelling; HEC-RAS; Mannings Coefficient; DEM; LiDAR; SRTM; Virtual Stations;

    Abstract : Satellite derived data has become an essential input in hydraulic modelling. Digital ElevationModels (DEMs) derived from different sources through remote sensing techniques have become a powerful tool for poorly gauged regions. READ MORE

  5. 4. The Po River Basin: Managing a Complex System : Lessons from the Past, Recommendations for the Future

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för arkeologi och antik historia

    Author : Flavia Manieri; [2016]
    Keywords : Po River Basin; Water Management; Italy; EU Water Framework Directive; Humans-nature relations;

    Abstract : .... READ MORE