Essays about: "non-point"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 essays containing the word non-point.

  1. 1. Putting the power in plants : using green infrastructure to reduce nonpoint source pollution in aquatic ecosystems in the urban center of Dublin

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Tessa Mazar; [2018]
    Keywords : green infrastructure; Dublin; non-point source pollution; urban run-off; sustainability science; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Coastal ecosystems are some of the most productive, and most at risk, in the world. These ecosystems are at risk due to the high levels of pollution entering the system. Most of this pollution comes from either run off or atmospheric deposition. READ MORE

  3. 2. Lake Victoria - Carbon, Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Stable Isotope (δ13C) comparison between lake and catchment sediments

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema Miljöförändring

    Author : Laxmi Gayatri Devi Basapuram; [2018]
    Keywords : Nutrients; Stable isotope δ13C ; Agriculture; Industrialization; Eutrophication;

    Abstract : Lake Victoria situated in East Africa faces an acute problem with eutrophication. Many reasons like agricultural production, industrialization, anthropogenic processes, the introduction of species, and economic activities have caused a stress to the overall well-being of the lake. READ MORE

  4. 3. Metal Fractionation in Snowmelt Runoff : A Comparison between Ultrafiltration and Diffusive Gradients in Thin Films (DGT) techniques

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurser

    Author : Sarah Lindfors; [2017]
    Keywords : Urban Runoff; Metals; Ultrafiltration; Diffusive Gradients in Thin Films;

    Abstract : Urban runoff is a non-point pollution source deteriorating water quality of natural watersystems. The composition of urban runoff vary depending on land use, seasonal changes anddifferent surfaces that come into contact with the water. READ MORE

  5. 4. Distribution of black carbon and its impact on Eutrophication in Lake Victoria

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema Miljöförändring

    Author : Moses Odhiambo; Joyanto Routh; [2016]
    Keywords : Lake Victoria; Eutrophication; Biomass burning; Black Carbon;

    Abstract : Lake Victoria (LV), is the largest tropical fresh water lake. It is however facing a myriad of challenges like eutrophication, introducing species, mass extinction and climate change. Eutrophication has mostly been seen as a result of non-point pollution from upstream agricultural areas. READ MORE

  6. 5. Stabilization and Collision Avoidance of Non-point Agents in Dynamic Environments: A Potential Field Approach.

    University essay from KTH/Reglerteknik

    Author : Michele Colledanchise; [2012]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Mobile robot navigation has found interest during the last few years in civilian and military research areas due to its main benefit of substituting human presence in dangerous tasks. Examples include bomb deactivation, fire suppression and aerial surveillance. READ MORE