Essays about: "Raviner"

Found 3 essays containing the word Raviner.

1. 1. Luminescence Dating of Submarine Canyons: Application to the Monterey Canyon, California

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Catharina Heerema; [2016]
   Keywords : Luminescence dating; single grains; Monterey canyon; submarine canyon; sand waves; turbidites; Gravitationsflöde; marin ravin; Monterey Canyon; sanddeponering; sandvågor;

   Abstract : Submarine canyons are major geomorphic features, transporting large quantities of sediments from land to the deep sea. These sediments contain nutrients, enabling life in the deep sea and potentially forming hydrocarbon reservoirs. READ MORE

3. 2. Cityscape Coaster

   University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

   Author : Ola Jaensson; [2015]
   Keywords : Roller coaster; Ilinx; Situationism; Grasshopper; Parametric design; Public transport; Non-utilitarianism; Heartline; Cityscape; Tourism;

   Abstract : Flykt i hög hastighet genom stadens raviner och klipplandskap, i en hängande berg-och-dalbanevagn med fötterna dinglande över stadslivet påverkas stadsuppfattningen av det visuella flödet. Hela tiden växlande g-krafter, ett lätt sommarregn och vinden i håret gör stadsupplevelsen fysisk på riktigt. READ MORE

4. 3. Slope processes and strength of material in silt rich ravines in Säterdalen, Sweden

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Pontus Westrin; Nils Melin; [2015]
   Keywords : Ravine; Silt Ravine; Silt; Cohesion; Shear ring; Shear stress; Angle of repose; LIDAR; Stress; Strength of material; Säterdalen; Raviner; Dalarna; Jord; Silt; Siltravin; Hållfasthet; Kohesion; Lidar;

   Abstract : Slope processes are important to understand if we are to protect fragile environments. Every year slope development in weak soils put nearby infrastructure in risk zones of sliding and ravine erosion takes away field areal from farmers as they grow even larger. READ MORE