Essays about: "measurements"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 5837 essays containing the word measurements.
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1. Vertical movement asymmetries in 3-year-old SWB horses and their associations with scores in Young Horse Tests
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Anatomy, Physiology and BiochemistryAbstract : To improve equine performance and welfare, many attempts have been made to investigate associations between performance, longevity, orthopaedic health, conformation and talent. Causal relationships between these qualities supported by strong scientific evidence are lacking. READ MORE
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2. Insights Into Wind Profile Characteristics in the Arctic Marine Boundary Layer
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Luft-, vatten- och landskapsläraAbstract : The atmospheric boundary layer in the Arctic is essential for the understanding of climate change and improving regional weather prediction. The aim of this study is to investigate to which degree wind speed profiles retrieved in the Arctic agree with well known wind profile concepts and understand which local impact factors influence the wind speed profile. READ MORE
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3. Reevaluating the Notion of Peace : Do Our Current Measurements Truly Reflect Peace?
University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)Abstract : There is an ongoing theme within the field of peace conceptualisation to create and to add to the meaning of peace. This has caused a fragmented field with over 130 conceptualisations. As we move forward, it isthus necessary to review whether the methods utilised to measure peace are suitable in the ever changing contexts of today. READ MORE
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4. Process parameter optimisation for Waspaloy using Laser-Directed Energy Deposition with Powder
University essay from Högskolan Väst/Institutionen för ingenjörsvetenskapAbstract : Material utilisation is of importance in the manufacturing industry formaking the most of each material, minimising waste and increasing cost-effectiveness. In this thesis, samples of Waspaloy built with the method of L-DED-P has been analysed in order to investigate how process pa-rameters influence the build quality and geometrical accuracy in as-builtobjects. READ MORE
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5. Predicting True Sepsis and Culture-positive Sepsis in Intensive Care Unit with Machine Learning Techniques
University essay from Lunds universitet/Matematisk statistikAbstract : Sepsis, a serious medical condition often leading to patients requiring intensive care, has prompted numerous scientists to employ mathematical techniques to aid in its diagnosis. This thesis uses logistic regression and a machine learning technique, XGBoost, to predict true sepsis (as opposed to sepsis mimics) and culture-positive sepsis (among true sepsis) in critical care using blood test results, physiological measurements and other patient characteristics. READ MORE