Essays about: "environmental monitoring"

Showing result 36 - 40 of 466 essays containing the words environmental monitoring.

  1. 36. A Framework for Managing Big Environmental Science Data

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : Marcus Enderskog; [2023]
    Keywords : information technology; NoSQL; databases; informationsteknologi; NoSQL; databaser;

    Abstract : This master thesis project investigates present non-traditional and established databasetechnologies for dealing with sensor-based high frequency monitoring in environmental scienceresearch. Starting on a small scale with limited system resources, this work aims to serve as astarting point and inspiration for tackling problems of "Big Data" magnitude. READ MORE

  3. 37. Can targeted disclosure regulations facilitate the environmental transition of the shipping sector? : a study on the effect of the EU MRV Regulation on ship emissions

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Moa Lundkvist; [2023]
    Keywords : environmental disclosure regulation; maritime sector; shipping; targeted transparency; MRV regulation; EU; Regression Discontinuity Design RDD ;

    Abstract : This research examines the impact of the EU Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) regulation on ship emissions when calling at EU ports. The main question is whether ships that are required to report their emissions emit less due to the regulation. READ MORE

  4. 38. From Ocean to Table: Microplastic contamination in Nordic salts

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

    Author : Anna Nyika; [2023]
    Keywords : Microplastic MP ; MP pollution; plastic pollution; sea salt; rock salt; Nordics; Iceland; Denmark; plastic waste management; human health; marine environment.; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Large amounts of plastic in the oceans originate from mismanaged plastic waste, and microplastics (MPs) are the most common type of waste. They can be found in household products, such as sea salts. Therefore, monitoring pollution levels is essential to improve marine health and food safety. READ MORE

  5. 39. Development of a real-time navigation and collisionavoidance system for an autonomous naval rover : A Contribution to the Environmental Initiative for Flexible andReal-time Water Monitoring of the CatFish team

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för informationsteknologi

    Author : Esmee Tackx; [2023]
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    Abstract : This thesis explores the design and optimisation of a sensor system for real-time position determination of the Fish component in the CatFish naval drone and the development of a sonar sensor system for accurate object localisation and safe navigation in dynamic and uncertain underwater conditions. Through comprehensive experimentation and analysis, this thesis demonstrates the effectiveness of the proposed sensor system and sonar sensing system in enhancing underwater navigation and obstacle avoidance capabilities. READ MORE

  6. 40. Impact of Sea Surface Temperature and Salinity on Phytoplankton blooms phenology in the North Sea

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Krystyna Muszel; [2023]
    Keywords : Geography; GIS; North Sea; phytoplankton; bloom; phenology; remote sensing; TIMESAT software; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Various environmental forcings can affect phytoplankton blooms, resulting in changes in bloom timing and abundance, which can have many far-reaching consequences. Understanding bloom phenology is crucial to predict and counter any potential harmful changes. READ MORE