Essays about: "applied"

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1. 6. Insights Into Wind Profile Characteristics in the Arctic Marine Boundary Layer

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

   Author : Charlotte Sophie Gausa; [2024]
   Keywords : Arctic; wind profile power law; MOST; boundary layer; low level jets; sea ice; vindprofil; Arktis; gränsskikt; vindenergi; låghöjdsvindar; havsis;

   Abstract : The atmospheric boundary layer in the Arctic is essential for the understanding of climate change and improving regional weather prediction. The aim of this study is to investigate to which degree wind speed profiles retrieved in the Arctic agree with well known wind profile concepts and understand which local impact factors influence the wind speed profile. READ MORE

3. 7. Friends or Foes? Examining 10 years of U.S Intelligence assessments on the China threat, 2013-2023

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Mir Rashid; [2024]
   Keywords : United States; China; U.S Intelligence Community; US-China relations; Qualitative document analysis; Threat perception theory; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : This thesis examines how China has been portrayed in the Annual Threat Assessment reports of the U.S. intelligence community between 2013-2023. A qualitative document analysis is conducted on 9 publicly available threat assessment reports issued during this period. READ MORE

4. 8. Holistic Assessment of Critical Infrastructure Resilience during Disasters (HACIRD) - A case study of the 2023 Kahramanmaras earthquakes

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Riskhantering (CI); Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

   Author : Erik Kimblad; [2024]
   Keywords : Critical infrastructure; Lifeline; Resilience; Interdependencies; Earthquake; Natural hazards; Turkey; Holistic; Disaster; Framework; Assessment; Empirical; Case study; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : On February 6, 2023, two earthquakes (7.8MW and 7.7MW) struck Turkey within nine hours, resulting in over 50,000 fatalities and significant damage to critical infrastructures (CI) which provide services essential for the functioning of society. READ MORE

5. 9. Robust Object Recognition and Tracking with Drones

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

   Author : Jiaying Wu; [2024]
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   Abstract : The Skara Skyddsängel project explores an innovative method of providing illumination for cyclists along a 20km unlit bike lane using drones. Current GNSS approach performs generally well but further improvements are need for better robustness. Consequently, this thesis project is raised to seek a robust solution in the field of computer vision. READ MORE

6. 10. “Different is not wrong, it’s just an entry point for new knowledge” Knowledge diplomacy as a two-way process: A case study of the South Africa Sweden University Forum (SASUF)

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management

   Author : Caitlin Maris Homstad; [2024]
   Keywords : SDG4; SDG17; knowledge diplomacy; IHERI; South Africa; Sweden; international relations; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : The significance and impact of IHERI on international relations is gaining recognition, yet this crucial aspect remains remarkably understudied. This study aims to explore the relations, processes and patterns of IHERI on bilateral relations and development cooperation between South Africa and Sweden. READ MORE