Essays about: "disaster area"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 110 essays containing the words disaster area.

  1. 1. Performance Evaluation of LoRa networks for Air-to-Ground Communications

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Kiana Khorsandi; Sareh Jalalizad; [2023]
    Keywords : IoT; LPWAN; LoRaWan; UAV; LAP; Bit error rate; Line of sight;

    Abstract : The current focus on the Internet of Things (IoT) has led to the emergence of many network scenarios with unlimited use cases, including smart homes, smart cities, smart agriculture, and more. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), also known as drones, have become increasingly popular due to their versatility and ability to collect and transmit data through various sensors and cameras. READ MORE

  3. 2. Anticipating Glacier Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs): an impact-based forecasting framework for managing GLOF risks in Nepal.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Grace Muir; [2023]
    Keywords : Anticipatory Action; Impact-based Forecasting; Glacier Lake Outburst Flood; Nepal; Risk-informed Early Action; Prediction; Disaster Risk Management; Science General;

    Abstract : Glacier lake outburst floods (GLOFs) are an increasingly documented threat across the Himalayan region, wherein Nepal is situated. GLOFs involve a rapid discharge of water from a lake situated at the side, front, within, beneath, or on the surface of a glacier. READ MORE

  4. 3. Developing an Application for Visualisation of Personnel Locations in Disaster Response Operations

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap

    Author : Sofia Bertmar; [2023]
    Keywords : Software engineering; Human computer interaction; Disaster management; Cartographic visualisation;

    Abstract : This master's thesis presents the development and evaluation of an application visualising the operators' current positions in disaster area operations. The application was developed to address limitations in their current working methods, which currently rely on verbal communication and manual position mapping. READ MORE

  5. 4. Identification of key factors that support and limit action plan implementation after a SimEx and suggestions on how to overcome the challenges

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

    Author : Zeth Söderlund; [2023]
    Keywords : simulation exercise; evaluation; action plan; implementation; challenges; usefulness; improve; learning; lessons learnt; debrief session; capacity development; capacity strengthening; capacity building; disaster risk management; disaster risk reduction; emergency preparedness; disaster preparedness; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : It is difficult to prepare for events with large-scale consequences and low probability. Simulation exercises (SimEx) provide the opportunity to improve preparedness through strengthening capabilities before an actual emergency. Conducting a SimEx could be very expensive and therefore the SimEx should be thoroughly evaluated. READ MORE

  6. 5. Post Disaster: Examining Social Tension,Humanitarian Aid Impact and Urban PlanningLessons : The case of Karantina in Beirut, Lebanon

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Khadija Ali; [2023]
    Keywords : Host community; refugee; crisis; tension; integration; NGOs; Världssamhälle; flykting; kris; spänning; integration; icke-statliga organisationer NGO:er ;

    Abstract : Lebanon has a long history of hosting refugees. The influx of refugees has placed pressure on thecountry’s resources, infrastructure, and economy. READ MORE