Essays about: "life science sector"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 41 essays containing the words life science sector.

  1. 1. Using a GIS to enable an economic, land use and energy output comparison between small wind powered turbines and large-scale wind farms: the case of Oslo, Norway.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Colin Potter; [2023]
    Keywords : Geography; GIS; Wind power; Renewable energy sources; urban wind energy; urban areas; planning; vertical axis wind turbines; comparative studies; urban integrated energy systems; Oslo; Roan; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Responding to an identified knowledge gap, the study aims to determine if smaller wind turbines located on top of existing urban buildings are more resource efficient (land utilization and economically) than large scale wind farms. To answer this question, using a GIS, the resource efficiency of the Roan wind farm in Northern Norway was compared to a theoretical modeled installation of small-scale wind turbines on top of buildings within a 2km radius study zone in central Oslo. READ MORE

  3. 2. Fog detection using an artificial neural network

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Matematisk statistik

    Author : Quanwei Li; Tiancheng Ma; [2023]
    Keywords : Machine Learning; Deep Learning; Image Analysis; Computer Vision; Mathematics and Statistics;

    Abstract : This project studies a method of image-based fog detection directly from a camera without using the transmissometer. Fog can be detected using transmissometers which could be a very costly approach. This thesis presents an image-based approach for fog detection using Artificial Neural networks. READ MORE

  4. 3. The responsibilities of LKAB to respect the rights of the Sami people - a Business and Human Rights perspective on access to remedy in the Swedish mining sector

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

    Author : Izabell Zaza; [2023]
    Keywords : public international law; state-owned-enterprises; business and human rights; indigenous peoples; Sweden; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : In 2023, the Swedish state-owned enterprise LKAB revealed that it had found Europe’s largest deposit of critical minerals, which are needed in green technology. Being located on indigenous territory, a mine would impact the migration of reindeers, a Sami practice which form the basis of their culture and status as indigenous peoples under international law. READ MORE

  5. 4. Using fine-tuned GPT-3 models to evaluate difficulty levels for auto-generated computer science exercises

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : George Dawod Bassilious; [2023]
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    Abstract : Technological advancements in large language models, such as OpenAI’s GPT-3 and the subsequent release of GPT-3.5, have opened up new paths for research. READ MORE

  6. 5. Transition Towards More Circular Manufacturing Systems : The prerequisites for a successful progression with the support of Industry 4.0

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar produktionsutveckling (ML)

    Author : Maryam Sharifzad; [2022]
    Keywords : Circular Economy; Industry 4.0; Digital Technology; Circular Manufacturing Systems; Prerequisites; Successful Transition; Cirkulär Ekonomi; Industri 4.0; Digital Teknik; Cirkulära Tillverkningssystem; Förutsättningar; Framgångsrik Övergång;

    Abstract : As the awareness of the impact of human activities on the environment, economy, and society has been brought to spotlight during the last decades, sustainable development has gained ever-increasing attention around the world. While industrial revolutions are critical for the efficiency of meeting customer needs, it is also crucial to address and reverse the depletion of Earth’s resources. READ MORE