Essays about: "events impact"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 618 essays containing the words events impact.

  1. 11. 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. 12. ENCOUNTERING AN EMERGENCY VEHICLE

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik, kommunikation och lärande

    Author : Zeinab Nazari; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : Simulator; ; driving simulation; ; EVA warning; ; driving;

    Abstract : Purpose: This thesis aims to investigate the effectiveness of the Emergency Vehicle Approaching (EVA) warning and training on drivers' behavior when encountering an emergency vehicle in a driving simulator. Theory: Cognitive load theory was adopted as a theoretical framework for this study. READ MORE

  4. 13. Staying Afloat - Examining the Resilience of the European Inland Waterway Transportation Industry in the Face of Climate Related Disruptions: A Policy and Resilience Analysis

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Linnea Ahlgren; Hibaakh Jamac; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : Climate Change; Inland Waterway Transportation; Inland Barge Companies; Inland Ports; Policies and Initiatives; Adaptation; Extreme Weather;

    Abstract : Due to its lower emissions in comparison to other modes of transport, inland waterway transportation (IWT) has been increasingly considered a sustainable option by the European Union (EU), prompting a focus on transitioning towards it in recent years. However, the impact of climate change has led to a rise in extreme weather events, including floods and droughts, over the past few decades. READ MORE

  5. 14. CAViaR and Cross-sectional quantile regression models to assess risk in S&P500 sectors

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Vladyslava Bab’yak; [2023-06-29]
    Keywords : Value-at-Risk; CAViaR; cross-sectional quantile regression; ; risk;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to investigate the performance of different models used in risk management to identify and control risks that may negatively impact company operations due to unpredictable events. More specifically, the object of this paper is the discussion of a cross-sectional quantile regression model (CSQR) and the CAViaR model, which is a time series quantile regression model. READ MORE

  6. 15. CHANGES IN URBAN GREENERY DURING THE 2018 HEAT WAVE – A CASE STUDY FOR GÖTEBORG USING REMOTE SENSING

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

    Author : Ivan Ruzic; [2023-06-21]
    Keywords : heat wave; urban trees; NDVI; remote sensing;

    Abstract : Urban vegetation plays a crucial role in diverse urban microclimates. The numerous ecosystem services provided by vegetation, particularly trees, ensure greater quality of life and thermal comfort regulation. Yet, not all trees are immune to extreme weather events, such as droughts and heat waves, especially in cities. READ MORE