Essays about: "geographical information systems"
Showing result 16 - 20 of 190 essays containing the words geographical information systems.
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16. A sensory evaluation of swidden rye (Secale cereale) – how the taste of history and geographical location can play part in a sustainable food production
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaperAbstract : Due to their resilience, durability, and broad genetic variations, increasing the production and consumption of landrace cereals has been highlighted as a solution to handle increasing environmental variability resulting from climate change. However, the consumption of landrace cereals remains low due to limited production and purchase availability for consumers. READ MORE
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17. Environmental consequences of mixed plastic recycling : Life cycle assessment of FAIR plastic system
University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknikAbstract : Global environmental change is a concern in society, and companies sees the importance of more environmentally- friendly practices. Consequently, the need for environmental information is becoming more and more important. READ MORE
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18. Implementing a multi-criteria GIS analysis and predictive modelling to locate Upper Palaeolithic decorated caves in the Périgord noir, France
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskapAbstract : Geographical Information Systems are a powerful tool for the processing of geographical data and can be used to implement predictive modelling for the purpose of archaeological research. The study presented here proposes a predictive model based on multi-criteria evaluation, and aims at analysing the parameters of known Upper Palaeolithic decorated caves in the Périgord noir, in southwest France. READ MORE
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19. Temporal evaluation of retention patch development : retention patches in Swedish forestry
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and ManagementAbstract : The demands on the world’s forests are increasing rapidly and the different interests are conflicting, often including goals of biodiversity and timber production. Forest management has since the 1990s included a scientifically validated measure known as retention forestry, to better balance conflicting goals of forest management. READ MORE
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20. Modelling of Inflow and Infiltration into Wastewater Systems with Regression and Random Forest
University essay from KTH/Matematik (Avd.)Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to evaluate the validity of statistical modelling, with regards to flow in wastewater systems based on precipitation. A wastewater system, which is a system of pump-stations connected via pipes, is affected by precipitation as rainwater enters the system. READ MORE