Essays about: "hydrological investigation"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 30 essays containing the words hydrological investigation.
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1. Simulation of flooding and flood mitigation in the town of Söderköping using HEC-RAS : An investigation of floods and mitigation measures
University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknikAbstract : This study examines the effects of flood management systems in an HEC-RAS simulation of recorded discharge in the town of Söderköping in Sweden by using easy-to-access and publicly available hydrological, landcover, and soil data. Two rivers and the precipitation of a chosen area are studied. READ MORE
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2. Modelling the Water Table in a Bog
University essay from Lunds universitet/Fysiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskapAbstract : Over the past five years, an ongoing study at INES, Lund University, have examined the encroachment of trees and vegetation into a bog ecosystem in northern Scania, Sweden. While several factors have been identified as contributing to this ecological transformation, including, nutrient availability, and climate, the hydrological aspect remains a key area of investigation. READ MORE
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3. Case Study of Discharge Modeling for Nissan River in Halmstad Municipality
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaperAbstract : Changes in precipitation patterns, temperature, and other climatic variables have been shown to modify thehydrological cycle and hydrological systems, potentially resulting in a shift in river runoff behavior and an increasedrisk of floods. There have been several instances of devastating floods throughout Europe’s history, which haveresulted in devastation and enormous economic losses. READ MORE
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4. Characterization and modeling of hydrology and climatology in paramo ecosystems in Colombia : A study of the paramos and climate change impact on these ecosystems as a water resource
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Luft-, vatten- och landskapsläraAbstract : Paramos are unique ecosystems situated in the tropical Andes at an elevation of 2800-4800 meters above sea level. They are home to a variety of endemic species and have a great water regulating capacity and supply around 80 % of the population in Colombia with freshwater. READ MORE
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5. Autonomous transportation for a Swedish production facility : Mapping the technological and regulatory hurdles
University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälleAbstract : The technology of autonomous vehicles has the potential to provide a significant number of safety, efficiency and environmental benefits to those who are able to harness it. As such, it is only natural that the company which is the subject of this project should want to explore this field, since the company prides itself on being at the cutting edge of both environmental sustainability and technological advancement. READ MORE