Essays about: "human footprint"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 76 essays containing the words human footprint.

  1. 21. Thermal human detection for Search & Rescue UAVs

    University essay from KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.)

    Author : Tobias Wiklund-Oinonen; [2022]
    Keywords : Mechatronics; drone; object detection; search rescue; thermal camera; UAV; SAR; YOLO; EfficientDet; TensorFlow; Mekatronik; drönare; värmekamera; räddningsuppdrag; UAV; SAR; YOLO; EfficientDet; TensorFlow;

    Abstract : Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) could play an important role in Search & Rescue (SAR) operations thanks to their ability to cover large, remote, or inaccessible search areas quickly without putting any personnel at risk. As UAVs are becoming autonomous, the problem of identifying humans in a variety of conditions can be solved with computer vision implemented with a thermal camera. READ MORE

  3. 22. Wild boar (Sus scrofa) meat quality : a study of the homogeneity of wild boar meat quality

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Maja Jonsson; [2022]
    Keywords : Wild boar; Sus scrofa; meat quality; diet; lipid composition; Sweden; pork;

    Abstract : The food industry is constantly adapting and is to a large extent shaped by the desires of its consumers. Consumer food desires are dictated by a variety of reasons such as nutrition or taste. READ MORE

  4. 23. A takeoff for climate change mitigation – how to stay grounded? : A case study of Linköping University’s air travel carbon footprint reduction goal

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema Miljöförändring

    Author : Unda Kipure; [2022]
    Keywords : academic air travel; carbon footprint; societal transformations;

    Abstract : The point of departure for this thesis is a case study of Linköping University and its goal to reduce air travel carbon emissions by 30% by 2024 compared to the year 2019 level. The aim of this study is to identify aspects that influence current academic work-related travel behaviour within the “Three spheres of transformation” to explore how changes on different levels would support or hinder the implementation of the air travel carbon emission reduction goal. READ MORE

  5. 24. Carbon Footprints & Consumer Purchasing Decisions Online : A Case Study at Klarna Bank AB

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Axel Bobert; Alpha Fofana; [2022]
    Keywords : Sustainable Consumption; Carbon Footprint; Human Computer Interaction HCI ; Ecofeedback Technology; Information Visualization; Prototyping; Usability Testing; Hållbar Konsumtion; Koldioxidavtryck; Människa-datorinteraktion MDI ; Ekoåterkopplingsteknik; Informationsvisualisering; Prototypande; Användbarhetstestande;

    Abstract : Sustainable consumption is used to describe consumer behaviors which aim to reduce environmental impact. One way of measuring sustainable consumption is by tracking products’ carbon footprint. READ MORE

  6. 25. Development of a Flexitarian food product : The Flexi hot dog

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Valli Tirounavoucarassou; [2022]
    Keywords : flexitarian; diets; carbon footprint; sensory evaluation; consumer preferences; nutrient assessment;

    Abstract : Many studies show that plant-based diets are good for both human health and the environment and recommend lowering meat intake considering mounting environmental and animal welfare issues. This facet prompted protein transitions around the world, which in turn aided in the emergence of various diets. READ MORE