Essays about: "geographical information systems"

Showing result 41 - 45 of 190 essays containing the words geographical information systems.

  1. 41. Leadership and teamwork in safety-critical systems

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ergonomi och aerosolteknologi

    Author : Mattias Seth; [2020]
    Keywords : Safety-critical; systems; leadership; teamwork; multiteam systems; socio-technical systems; Big-Five framework; mental models; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Devastating catastrophes during the 1980s together with recent years’ fatal accidents, including the Boeing 737 MAX plane crashes in 2018 and 2019, have altogether highlighted the need for researchers’ attention within the field of safety-critical systems. Additionally, as a result from technological advancement and globalization, the prevalent complexity and ambiguity within today’s systems continue to increase. READ MORE

  3. 42. Tätt eller brett? : en forskningsförberedande studie i effekter av kontinuerlig tätortsutglesning

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Ebba Landén Helmbold; [2020]
    Keywords : förtätning; tätortsutglesning; jordbruksmark; översiktsplanering; evidensbaserad planering; density; urban sprawl; evidence based planning;

    Abstract : Cities are expanding at a rapid speed as the urbanisation trend continues throughout the world. Large land aerials are being claimed in favor of urban sprawl as an answer to increasing inhabitant numbers in cities. READ MORE

  4. 43. Assessing the threats against rural Sweden : An exploration of crimes against Swedish farmers related to animal production

    University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

    Author : Jonatan Abraham; [2020]
    Keywords : rural crime; farm crime; animal production; sustainable rural development; situational crime prevention; routine activity; techniques of neutralization;

    Abstract : In the discourse of crime and place, the focus has rarely fallen on rural crime. While experiencing comparably lower crime levels than urban counterparts, the common association with rural areas as being symbols of peace and friendly social interaction is not necessarily accurate. READ MORE

  5. 44. Planning the future expansion of solar installations in a distribution power grid

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för elektroteknik

    Author : Irene Almenar Molina; [2020]
    Keywords : distributed photovoltaic parks; smart allocation; hosting capacity; geographical information systems; grid cost allocation;

    Abstract : This thesis provides a tool to determine the maximum capacity, of a given power grid, when connecting distributed photovoltaic parks including the optimal allocation of the parks taking the power grid configuration into account. This tool is based on a computational model that evaluates the hosting capacity of the given grid through power flow simulations. READ MORE

  6. 45. Distribution Modelling of Gene Drive-Modified Mosquitoes and Their Effects on Wild Populations

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Bartlomiej Kolodziejczyk; [2020]
    Keywords : Geography; Geographical Information Systems; GIS; Physical Geography; Mosquito Distribution; Malaria Modelling; Gene Drives; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Emerging technologies have the potential to bring numerous new opportunities and solutions to the existing challenges, including addressing sustainable development goals (SDGs). Particular hopes are given to areas of the life that require our urgent action, these include but are not limited to medicine and food security. READ MORE