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  1. 1. Potential and Limitations of the Sketch Map Tool in the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Kimon Letzner; [2024]
    Keywords : Disaster risk reduction; Participatory action research; Community risk mapping; International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement; Colombia; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : In disaster risk management, participatory mapping (PM) closes spatial data gaps in communities by integrating local risk knowledge. The thesis examined the potential and limitations of the Sketch Map Tool (SMT) as a PM tool for community-based disaster risk reduction (DRR) through an International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement case study. READ MORE

  3. 2. RAINWATER HARVESTING FROM ROOF TOPS IN URBAN AREAS: QUANTITY, QUALITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFIT : Case studies in Sweden and Colombia

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för ekonomi, samhälle och teknik

    Author : Sonny Colin; Michael Erneland; [2023]
    Keywords : 3D-printing; Hydrological cycle; Low-cost sensors; Water scarcity; Water shortage; Water supply; Water quality; Water quality Index; Water quantity;

    Abstract : This study has looked at two separate locations, Malmö in Sweden, and Medellin in Colombia, and what the possibilities of rainwater harvesting are in those locations. The paper investigated data gathered by low-cost sensors in Malmö region, as well as sampling and measurements of rainwater collected in Malmö and Medellin, analysed by laboratories in both countries. READ MORE

  4. 3. Sustainable Lighting Strategies for Nytorps Gärde. A Case Study

    University essay from KTH/Ljusdesign

    Author : Joseph Hutt; [2023]
    Keywords : Perceived safety; darkness; sustainability; light pollution; suburban park; lighting strategy;

    Abstract : This paper focuses on exterior lighting strategies for suburban green areas in Stockholm, using the Nytorps gärde case study as an example. The research methodology employed includes a literature review, a survey, quantitative measurements, and expert interviews. READ MORE

  5. 4. Igniting Risk Communication? – Organizational factors for effective risk communication: Forest fire risk communication in Canton Bern, Switzerland

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Momo Paula Lühmann; [2022]
    Keywords : forest fire; risk communication; organization; communicator; scoping study; Switzerland; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Risk communication forms an integral part of disaster preparedness. In light of the increasing likelihood and intensity of forest fires, areas like Canton Bern in Switzerland, not usually known as a forest fire hotspot, have planned to strengthen their risk communication efforts to help increase overall preparedness and mitigation. READ MORE

  6. 5. ALS (Airborne Lidar) accuracy: Can potential low data quality of Lidar ground points be modelled/detected based on recorded point cloud characteristics? Case study of 2016 Lidar capture over Auckland, New Zealand

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Gabriela Olekszyk; [2022]
    Keywords : Geography; GIS; Lidar; ALS; Point cloud; Accuracy; Quality; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Gabriela Olekszyk ALS (Airborne Lidar) accuracy: Can potential low data quality of Lidar ground points be modelled/detected based on recorded point cloud characteristics? Case study of 2016 Lidar capture over Auckland, New Zealand. Lidar (Light Detection and Ranging) data is becoming more widely available and accessible. READ MORE