Essays about: "Shadow effect"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 22 essays containing the words Shadow effect.
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1. Värmereducerande åtgärder för urbana mikroklimat
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)Abstract : Det står klart att rådande klimatförändringar har lett och kommer i framtiden att leda till ökade temperaturer samt fler och längre perioder av värmeböljor. Ökade temperaturer i kombination med värmeöeffekter medför att urbana miljöer är särskilt utsatta och människor som väljer att bosätta sig på sådana platser riskerar allvarliga konsekvenser när det gäller hälsa och välbefinnande. READ MORE
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2. Simulations of the Tenuous Upper Atmospheres of Exoplanets
University essay from Lunds universitet/Astrofysik; Lunds universitet/Fysiska institutionenAbstract : Over the last decade, the interest in research on extraterrestrial planets has expanded dramatically. With the number of confirmed exoplanets having increased tenfold over the last ten years, we now know that many different types of exoplanets exist. READ MORE
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3. THE EFFECT OF THE INFORMAL ECONOMY ON POVERTY: The role of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : This study investigates how access and usage of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) could affect the relationship between the size of the informal economy and poverty in developing countries. This topic has yet to receive much scholarly attention apart from one previous study, who argued that the moderating effect of ICTs is through the mechanism of greater financial inclusion. READ MORE
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4. Observations of a Window Frame : About the Importance of a Forgotten Detail
University essay from Konstfack/Inredningsarkitektur & MöbeldesignAbstract : Due to the geographical location, the amount of daylight in Sweden varies greatly during the year - the lack of light is part of our everyday life. Regardless of the season, the sun’s position gives a light that seems to fall from the side, it kind of drags itself in through the windows. As a result, it is easily influenced by the surroundings. READ MORE
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5. Växtgestaltning som ett sätt att lindra effekterna av urbana värmeöar : Vretensborgsvägen – ett exempel
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)Abstract : Det blir allt varmare i våra städer och mycket tyder på att den utvecklingen kommer att fortsätta. Under de senaste åren kan man se att värmeböljor både ökat i antal och att dess varaktighet förlängts. READ MORE