Essays about: "km map"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 26 essays containing the words km map.
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1. The influence of spatial variations in rain intensity for cloudburst modelling : a case study of the Gävle cloudburst
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaperAbstract : With an intensification of heavy rain events in a changing climate and a rapid urbanization the risk for pluvial flooding is increasing in our societies. Pluvial flooding, which is formed when the rainfall rate exceeds the infiltration or drainage rate, can occur rapidly and cause great damages, large economic losses and possibly risk human lives. READ MORE
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2. Geophysical Data from Norrbotten, Sweden - Evidence for the Presence of a Crustal Scale Fault?
University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Geovetenskap och miljöteknikAbstract : The method of combining multiple geophysical, geological, or geochemical datasets can reveal patterns of otherwise hidden features in the Earth’s crust. This may aid in geological mapping, locating economic mineral deposits and for general anomaly/feature detection. READ MORE
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3. Change of heating fuel consumption patterns produced by the economic crisis in Greece
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskapAbstract : The economic crisis in Greece resulted in a change in residential heating fuels utilized, which in turn resulted in a change of air quality over Greater Athens Area. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of economic crisis in air quality over Attica by examining the change in air pollutants’ concentrations before, during, and after the onset of the economic crisis in Greece and to associate this change with the change in fuels used for residential heating. READ MORE
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4. Assessment of Urban Sprawl in Mowe/Ibafo Axis of Ogun State using GIS Capabilities
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskapAbstract : Urban Sprawl is one of the challenges to urban development in many nations. Different aspects of the phenomenon have been researched with a view to providing solutions to myriad of ills attributed to it. For any meaningful intervention, however, assessment of development to ascertain sprawl is essential. READ MORE
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5. Dynamic Analysis of Portal Frame Railway Bridges - Case Studies Investigating the Structural Response
University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Konstruktionsteknik; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för bygg- och miljöteknologiAbstract : As the world continues to see an increase in carbon dioxide emissions, actions aiming towards reducing man's negative impact on the environment are paramount. To be able to compete with the air travel industry, the Swedish Transport Administration suggests a vast expansion of the existing railway system. READ MORE