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1. 1. How fast does the bathymetry change on the Swedish west coast? Modeling how fast the bathymetry change, to know where to prioritize new hydrographic surveys

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Anna Olsson; [2022-06-28]
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   Abstract : The Swedish Maritime Administration is responsible for the passability and availability of vessels on the Swedish coast. They are doing hydrographical surveys to ensure the safety of the maritime transportation corridors on the coast. READ MORE

3. 2. Modelling Layover Parking Capacity in Bus Terminals : A Case Study of Stockholm

   University essay from KTH/Transportplanering

   Author : Jerker Nyblin; Mohammad Al-Mousa; [2020]
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   Abstract : Public bus services play a pivotal role in urban public transport systems, they represent the flexible fragment of the mass transit chain in Stockholm county. It extends the high-capacity rail services reach by creating local connections to rail stations, by creating connections between local centres and by creating direct connections during peak hours to relieve the rail system. READ MORE

4. 3. Rise of the Machines – Legal analysis of Seaworthiness in the context of autonomous shipping

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakulteten

   Author : Anders Kirchner; [2019]
   Keywords : sjörätt; transporträtt; maritime law; autonomous ship; seaworthiness; cyber security; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : In recent years, technological developments have been the focal point of the discussion in the shipping industry. The two main topics have been a general discussion on IT security and a discussion about autonomous ships. READ MORE

5. 4. Resilience Through Form : A case study of Metro Boston, Exploring the Relationship of Urban Form & Extreme Heat

   University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

   Author : Gavin Lewis; [2019]
   Keywords : urban heat island; extreme heat; urban form; resilience; remote sensing; Metropolitan Boston;

   Abstract : The severity of extreme heat events paired with the urban heat island effect cannot be overstated, as the impacts are substantial and widespread, affecting peak energy demands, transport systems, air and water quality, and most notably causing heat-related illnesses and death. These consequences make evident the importance of reducing heat in urban areas and ensuring that urban populations are safe during extreme heat events. READ MORE

6. 5. Impacts of future sea level rise and high water on roads, railways and environmental objects: a GIS analysis of the potential effects of increasing sea levels and highest projected high water in Scania, Sweden

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

   Author : Emilie Jideblad Arnesten; [2019]
   Keywords : geography; Geographical Information Systems; GIS; sea level; sea level rise; climate change; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : This study uses GIS analyses to investigate the risk that increasing sea levels and highest projected highwater pose by increasing the risk of inundation on state-owned roads and railways as well as environmental objects in their side areas. This is done through an assessment of sea level rise projections and a risk analysis, which points out where vulnerable features are located and provides timeframes and durations for the risk. READ MORE