Essays about: "earth and man"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 322 essays containing the words earth and man.

1. 6. Definition and evaluation of a system for measuring local geomagnetic variations : Autonomous station for magnetic measurements

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

   Author : Viktor Olsson; [2023]
   Keywords : Local Geomagnetic Variations; Fluxgate Magnetometer; Space Weather; Solar Wind; Magnetic Measurements; Variometer; Solar Activity.; Lokala geomagnetiska variationer; Fluxgate-Magnetometer; Rymdväder; Solvinden; Magnetiska Mätningar; Variometer; Solaktivitet.;

   Abstract : Earth is under constant influence of the Sun and phenomena driven by the solar wind that may affect man-made technology. These events are summarized under the concept of space weather. This creates variations in Earth’s magnetic field and nearby space. Space weather can affect power grids, gas pipelines and also have effects on human health. READ MORE

3. 7. Identification of restoration hotspots in landscape-scale green infrastructure planning based on model-predicted connectivity forest

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

   Author : Xiaoming Wang; [2023]
   Keywords : boreal forest; conservation; restoration; connectivity; green infrastructure; GIS; Sweden; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : Boreal forest landscapes have undergone severe anthropogenic fragmentation and their enormous values concerning, e.g., ecosystem service, biodiversity and culture are hazarded. READ MORE

4. 8. The ecological impact of artificial light at night in landscape architecture : strategies and guidelines for street lights for the benefit of biodiversity and local wildlife

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

   Author : Zozan Altun; [2023]
   Keywords : light pollution; artificial light at night; ecology; biodiversity; local wildlife; landscape architecture; guidelines; strategies;

   Abstract : Artificial light at night (ALAN) is an increasingly common form of light pollution that contributes to biodiversity loss, loss of dark habitats, disrupting populations both on an individual- and population level by invading biodiversity hot spots. Recent studies show that artificial light is increasing at a rate of approximately 6% annually over Earth’s surface, and 88% of Europe and 47% of the United States experience light pollution on a nightly basis. READ MORE

5. 9. Temporal trends of Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) and Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD) in Swedish Otter (Lutra lutra) and Grey Seals (Halichoerus grypus)

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för miljö- och klimatvetenskap (CEC)

   Author : Kajsa Frost; [2023]
   Keywords : Polybrominated diphenyl ether; PBDE; BDE; hexabromocyclododecane; HBCDD; Temporal trends; Flame retardants; Baltic grey seal; Halichoerus grypus; Eurasian otter; Lutra lutra; Intestinal ulcers; BDE-47; BDE-99; BDE-100; BDE-153; BDE-154; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) and hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD) are brominated flame retardants. These compounds are lipophilic, persistent and have been shown to bioaccumulate. READ MORE

6. 10. Solar electricity potential at a district level: a case study of Västervik, Sweden : KTH Master Thesis Report

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Marta Ibáñez Mollá; [2023]
   Keywords : Photovoltaic; Solar energy; Energy production; Energy markets; Urban modeling; Urban building energy modeling UBEM ; Light Detection and Rangin LiDAR ; 3D models; Sustainable energy production; Sustainable cities.;

   Abstract : Greenhouse emissions worldwide have been increasing since the beginning of their registration. According to The Global Carbon Project [8], more than 50% of these were emitted from the 90s, that is, in just 30 years. READ MORE