Essays about: "alterations"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 370 essays containing the word alterations.

  1. 21. The realistic idea to be a dreamer : using utopias in landscape architecture to enable hope for a different future

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Beatrice Palmquist; [2023]
    Keywords : utopian landscape architecture; hope; speculation; future; utopia; storytelling;

    Abstract : This paper investigates whether utopia can be a lens in landscape architecture to open the imagination toward possible outcomes of the future. The springboard for the subject is a call for hope as it is the main ingredient driving change in our society. While hope is a vital resource for progression, it also demands certain conditions to thrive. READ MORE

  3. 22. Anomaly Detection with Machine Learning using CLIP in a Video Surveillance Context

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Datorseende

    Author : Christoffer Gärdin; [2023]
    Keywords : Datorseende; maskininlärning; CLIP; anomalidetektion; videoövervakning;

    Abstract : This thesis explores the application of Contrastive Language-Image Pre-Training (CLIP), a vision-language model, in an automated video surveillance system for anomaly detection. The ability of CLIP to perform zero-shot learning, coupled with its robustness against minor image alterations due to its lack of reliance on pixel-level image analysis, makes it a suitable candidate for this application. READ MORE

  4. 23. The Overachievers : Female Recruits’ Everyday Experiences of Gender Norms in the Swedish Armed Forces

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

    Author : Selma Riemer; [2023]
    Keywords : Female conscripts; Swedish Armed Forces; Women and military culture; Gender norms and expectations;

    Abstract : The Swedish Armed Forces (SwAF) have been making internal efforts to enrol more women through changes in legislation and mandatory conscription, since the adoption of Resolution 1325 in the Swedish Parliament at the turn of the century. Since the alterations, an upward trend of female recruits as well as women making careers and reaching high ranking positions, has been identified. READ MORE

  5. 24. Formula Student Car Stability

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för energivetenskaper

    Author : Oliver Belfiore; [2023]
    Keywords : Racing; Car; Vehicle; dynamics; vehicle dynamics; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the impact of varying passive components on the stability of a Formula Student race car. The study was conducted using a 7-post model and a lateral model, both of which were derived using Lagrangian methods and state-space modelling techniques. These models were then validated and adjusted using logged data. READ MORE

  6. 25. Buying carbon neutrality? : Corporate motives for financing carbon offsets

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Dennis Schmuck; [2023]
    Keywords : Carbon Offsets; Carbon Credits; Climate Change; Sustainable Development;

    Abstract : Carbon offsets are often presented as a multi-beneficial way for companies to mitigate their net climate impact while contributing environmental and social benefits on a global and local scale. Critics argue it is used to avoid more meaningful alterations to a company's own operations. READ MORE