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1. 1. Exploring Urban Land Cover Changes and the Effect on Nocturnal Air Temperature Dynamics in Helsingborg - A temperature modeling made with TAPM

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Amanda Bäck; [2023-10-09]
   Keywords : Nocturnal Air Temperature; Intra-Urban Heat Island; Land Cover Classification; Deep learning; The Air Pollution Model TAPM ; Land Cover Change;

   Abstract : In light of increasing global temperatures, urban areas face growing challenges related to heat stress. Alterations in land cover (LC) within cities contribute to changes in the intra-urban climate, predominantly driven by the replacement of vegetated surfaces with impermeable materials. READ MORE

3. 2. Identification of spectral features differentiating fungal strains in infrared absorption spectroscopic images

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Beräkningsbiologi och biologisk fysik - Genomgår omorganisation

   Author : Dejan Stancevic; [2022]
   Keywords : Physics and Astronomy;

   Abstract : There are many unknowns regarding the interaction between fungi and their surroundings. In this project, we took a closer look at hyperspectral images of several fungal strains on two different substrates. The project mainly consisted of developing a code for the classification of fungal strains and the extraction of information from it. READ MORE

4. 3. Classification of black plastic granulates using computer vision

   University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för informationsteknologi

   Author : Anton Persson; Niklas Dymne; [2021]
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   Abstract : Pollution and climate change are some of the biggest challenges facing humanity. Moreover, for a sustainable future, recycling is needed. Plas- tic is a big part of the recycled material today, but there are problems that the recycling world is facing. The modern-day recycling facilities can handle plastics of all colours except black plastics. READ MORE

5. 4. Second-hand goods classification with CNNs : A proposal for a step towards a more sustainable fashion industry

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Datalogi

   Author : Torsten Malmgård; [2021]
   Keywords : Webscraper; CNN; Fashion; Second-Hand; Convolutional Neural Network;

   Abstract : For some time now, the fashion industry has been a big contributor to humanity's carbon emissions. If we are to become a more sustainable society and cut down on our pollution, this industry needs to be reformed. The clothes we wear must be reused to a greater extent than today. READ MORE

6. 5. Contamination analysis of the landfill Rösaberg inerta massor : Risk assessment and investigation of the contaminant distribution

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Westander Lisa; [2020]
   Keywords : Landfill; MODFLOW; Risk assessment; Site-specific guidelines; Deponi; MODFLOW; Riskbedömning; Platsspecifika riktvärden;

   Abstract : The dispersion of contaminants deriving from landfills poses a risk to the surrounding environment and human health. Old landfills are treated with extra precaution, due to their poorer construction, less stringent operation and lack information regarding the waste content. Vetlanda municipality has identified 48 old landfills. READ MORE