Essays about: "after accident"

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  1. 21. Maternal body condition : effect on time of calving, offspring survival and body weight in reindeer

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and Management

    Author : Caroline Korpinen; [2017]
    Keywords : reindeer; calf; mortality; weight; condition; nutrition; survival; predators;

    Abstract : The reindeer husbandry faces many challenges and one of the most crucial is the high calf mortality. As some reindeer herding districts have their calving grounds based in the forest, they are at high risk of losing a large number of the calves each season to brown bear predation as the bears also rely heavily on the forest as their natural habitat. READ MORE

  3. 22. Detection of equestrian falls using smartphone sensors

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Biomedicinsk teknik

    Author : Malin Magnusson; [2017]
    Keywords : Fall detection; Smartphone sensors; Equestrian safety; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Horseback riding is enjoyed by millions of people worldwide, both as a competitive sport and as recreational activity. Horses have a congenital habit to flee from potential danger and the nature of the sport carries with it a risk of falling from the horse. READ MORE

  4. 23. Competing Discourses in Aircraft Cabin Air Contamination: How to Define a Problem

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Arie Adriaensen; [2017]
    Keywords : FLMU06; Cabin Air Quality; Cabin air contamination; Bleed air contamination; Fume Events; Aviation; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : In the scientific literature and in the media there is a growing concern about toxins in aircraft originating from the air conditioning system as a result from pyrolised jet engine and hydraulic oil, and more recently also de-icing fluid. Many crews have reported long-term neurological and respiratory health effects, but also acute impairment or even incapacitation while performing their flight duties. READ MORE

  5. 24. Nearshore Currents in Southeastern Scania

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Teknisk vattenresurslära

    Author : Emanuel Schmidt; [2017]
    Keywords : Nearshore currents; currents; swimming safety; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The South East Coast of Scania is a popular destination for both Swedish and foreign tourists. The long and wide sandy beaches are well visited by swimmers and beachgoers, but the waters have shown to be treacherous at times. READ MORE

  6. 25. “Commercialization possibilities of Small scale biomass powerplant in Japan”

    University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

    Author : Ryo Nakakido; [2016]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : After the great east earthquake in 2011, Japan has been under strong pressure for a restructuring of the energy supply structure. The Fukushima nuclear power plant accident, caused by an earthquake triggered giant tsunami, brought force to the shutdown of almost all nuclear plants in Japan and a national discussion on future energy structure arose. READ MORE