Essays about: "Snow"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 421 essays containing the word Snow.

  1. 16. Investigating surface spring snow : Changes in the isotopic composition and conductivity along an orographic precipitation gradient in northern Fennoscandia

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för ekologi, miljö och geovetenskap

    Author : Sara Andersson; [2023]
    Keywords : stable isotopes; snow; precipitation; hydrology; orography; earth science;

    Abstract : Stable isotopes of oxygen (O18) and hydrogen (H2) are used as proxies of past climates when ice preserved in the polar icecaps. The main assumption when doing paleoclimatic reconstructions using these isotopes is that the isotopic composition of the snow that turned into ice reflect the present temperature of the planet during deposition. READ MORE

  3. 17. Applying LPJ-GUESS on the Arctic: A model evaluation and benchmarking study

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Margot Jeanne Knapen; [2023]
    Keywords : Physical Geography and Ecosystem Analysis; LPJ-GUESS; Arctic; FLUXNET; Gross Primary Productivity; Ecosystem Respiration; Permafrost; Active Layer Thickness; Snow Depth; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Warming in the Arctic occurs at a much higher rate than the global average, which has a considerable impact on the Arctic terrestrial carbon cycle. Permafrost thawing can release substantial amounts of carbon, whilst tundra shrubification and tree-line advance, on the other hand, may compensate for this. READ MORE

  4. 18. Evaluation of probabilistic forecasts in Uppsala and its potential use in winter road maintenance

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Luft-, vatten- och landskapslära

    Author : Elisabet Johansson; [2023]
    Keywords : forecast evaluation; ensemble system; MetCoOp; winter road maintenance; snow removal; utvärdering; ensembelprognos; MetCoOp; snöröjning; vinterväghållning;

    Abstract : Efficient winter road maintenance is crucial for safety and societal function during the winter months in Sweden. This report aims to evaluate the MetCoOp ensemble system CMEPS and investigate its potential use as a basis for formulating criteria for snow removal that accounts for forecasted weather. READ MORE

  5. 19. Multifunctional ice and snow repellent coatings for photovoltaic modules

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Solcellsteknik

    Author : Gunnar Sandkvist; [2023]
    Keywords : sol-gel; superhydrophobic; dip-coating; anti-reflective; silica;

    Abstract : Implementation of solar power by photovoltaic modules in cold climates, such as northern Sweden, implies several challenges. Ice and snow coverage not only leads to reduction in energy production due to shading, but it also puts equipment at risk from additional weight. READ MORE

  6. 20. Managing the implementation of sustainable polyurethane (PU) coating for functional wear

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Zarin Tasnime; Christine Buckley; [2023]
    Keywords : PU coating; Water resistance; Sustainability; Textile management; Key factors;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study is to explore the practical implementation of a commercially available sustainable alternative to conventional polyurethane (PU) textile coating for functional outerwear garments with protection from rain and snow. In addition, this study will identify the key consideration areas which should be taken into account during the managerial decision-making process of implementing the sustainable PU coating. READ MORE