Essays about: "managed flooding"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 essays containing the words managed flooding.

  1. 1. Flood Simulation in the Colombian Andean Region Using UAV-based LiDAR : Minor Field Study in Colombia

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

    Author : Simon Höglund; Linus Rodin; [2023]
    Keywords : UAV; Unmanned aerial vehicle; LiDAR; Light detection and ranging; UAV-based LiDAR; UAV photogrammetry; Aerial photogrammetry; Flooding Colombia; UN Sustainability Development Goals; UAV; Obemannade flygfordon; LiDAR; Ljus- och avståndsdetektion; UAV-baserad LiDAR; UAV-fotogrammetri; Flygfotogrammetri; Översvämning Colombia; FN; hållbarhetsutvecklingsmål;

    Abstract : Flooding is a worldwide problem that every year causes substantial damage for the environment and stakeholders nearby, and this impact relates to several of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Colombia is specially prone to flooding as 17% of its surface area is at risk of extreme flooding. READ MORE

  3. 2. Bluetooth Mesh Networks: Evaluation of Managed Flooding in Different Environments

    University essay from Jönköping University/JTH, Avdelningen för datateknik och informatik

    Author : Ayham Hanna; Alaa Assaf; [2023]
    Keywords : Bluetooth; Bluetooth Low Energy BLE ; mesh networks; managed flooding;

    Abstract : Bluetooth Mesh networks have gained popularity across various industries, showcasing their significant impact on network solutions. This technology is particularly notable for its low power consumption, making it a preferred choice for efficient and sustainable network development. READ MORE

  4. 3. Hållbar dagvattenhantering i mittrefug : en studie av Västra Ringvägen i Västerås

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Ida Elgelind; Sandra Villner; [2022]
    Keywords : hållbar dagvattenhantering; mittrefug; gata; infiltrationsanläggning; gräsbeklätt dike; makadamdike;

    Abstract : Dagvattenhanteringen får allt större fokus i stadsplaneringen till följd av klimatförändringar och urbanisering. Städers kraftiga expansion med fler hårdgjorda ytor medför att den naturliga vattencykeln påverkas och större dagvattenmängder rinner av på ytan istället för att infiltrera. READ MORE

  5. 4. Save Some For a Rainy Day: Assessing the Economic Risk of Extreme Rainfall Events

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Emma Hellström; [2021]
    Keywords : Extreme Precipitation; Pluvial Flooding; Insurance Data; Damage Assessment;

    Abstract : Extreme rainfalls cause large economic damage, they are also expected to become more frequent due to climate change. To design efficient climate adaptation policy and insurance pricing, it is necessary to assess which areas and properties are the most at risk. READ MORE

  6. 5. Climate change adaptation and urban development: a genealogy of flood risk management in Glasgow

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Leopold Salzenstein; Jenny Åkeson; [2021]
    Keywords : Adaptation; Climate urbanism; Clyde; Complexity; Floods; Foucault; Genealogy; Glasgow; Green gentrification; Maladaptation; Neoliberalism; Resilience; Risk; Scotland; General Works;

    Abstract : As cities increasingly implement climate change adaptation (CCA) projects, it is important to assess the potential long-term consequences of urban climate adaptation on socio-economic inequalities. As CCA is still in its infancy, observing long-term impact can be challenging. READ MORE