Essays about: "gondolas"

Found 3 essays containing the word gondolas.

  1. 1. Models for Life Cycle Cost Estimation of Spare and Wear Parts for Urban Gondola Lift Systems : A Case Study

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik och samhälle

    Author : András Borhidai; [2019]
    Keywords : urban gondola lift; cable car; life cycle cost calculation; spare part; wear part; reserve part;

    Abstract : Urban gondola lift systems are becoming a regular sight rather than a rarity throughout the globe. Authors attribute their increasing popularity to factors such as environmental sustainability, operational reliability and cost efficiency compared to other right-of-way transit solutions. READ MORE

  3. 2. Development and Evaluation of a New Configuration of a Landing Impact Protection System for Stratospheric Balloon Gondolas

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för teknikvetenskap (SCI)

    Author : Fredrik Haider; [2018]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : This thesis presents analyses of the landing impact of stratospheric balloon gondolas and two of the current systems used for protecting a gondola during landing. From the analyses a new system for sizing the protecting crashpads was developed. The new system provides better protection compared to the old method for sizing the crashpads. READ MORE

  4. 3. Air rights - A study of urban ropeways from a real estate law perspective

    University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

    Author : Amanda Sterner Nordin; [2016]
    Keywords : Urban ropeways; aerial tramways; gondolas; public transport; three-dimensional property formation; easement; access to the air; aerial rights; Urbana linbanor; kabinbanor; gondolbanor; kollektivtrafik; tredimensionell fastighetsbildning; markåtkomst; servitut; rättigheter till luftutrymmet;

    Abstract : Ropeways and cable cars are a means of transportation in the air, which is best known for transporting goods and people across natural obstacles such as lakes, mountains and valleys. Ropeways are tightly associated with alpine areas, but in recent years, a new use has emerged for ropeways. READ MORE