Essays about: "rainy seasons"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 17 essays containing the words rainy seasons.

  1. 6. Improvement of the GPP estimations for Sudan using the evaporative fraction as water stress factor

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Maria Angela Dissegna; [2016]
    Keywords : semi-arid regions; light use efficiency models; evaporative fraction; gross primary production; Physical Geography and Ecosystem analysis; GEM; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Estimation of GPP in Sudan using the evaporative fraction as water stress factor The Gross Primary Production "GPP" quantifies the amount of carbon entering an ecosystem. It is an ecosystem service since it is a source of energy for all organisms and it is estimated to reduce atmospheric CO2 in about 123 Pg C per year at the global scale. READ MORE

  3. 7. Equity in rural water resource development and management : A case study of Kilombero Valley, Tanzania, and the investments delivered by a participatory and demand-driven NGO

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi

    Author : Charlotte Flodin; [2015]
    Keywords : Water resource development and management; demand versus supply driven approach; equity; health; land development and landcover;

    Abstract : The demand-driven and participatory approach to water resource development and management in Tanzania has been both praised and criticized; some see progress where others see increased inequalities. This study focuses on one progressive, demand-driven NGO which has a participatory approach to water resource development and management. READ MORE

  4. 8. ANALYSIS FOR AN ECONOMICALLY SUITABLE COAL TO PUTTALAM COAL POWER STATION TO RUN THE PLANT IN FULL LOAD CAPACITY

    University essay from Avdelningen för bygg- energi- och miljöteknik

    Author : Lahiru Weerathunga; [2014]
    Keywords : Coal; moisture; rainy; mill; unit price; economic benefit; coal calorific value; coal price; coal yard; coal yard storage plan;

    Abstract : Sri Lanka is an island at the Indian Ocean with 65234 km2 and it has a power demand of 2000 MW. The hydro power was the main power source before year 2000, after maximum usage of hydro power Sri Lanka installed fossil fuel power plant to achieve the demand. Then the electricity price gradually increased due to higher increment of fuel price. READ MORE

  5. 9. Virkesflöde och val av hjulsystem på virkesfordon inom Region Iggesund, Holmen Skog

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Resource Management

    Author : Carl Rådström; [2014]
    Keywords : virkesflöde; vägstandard; tillgänglighet; transportavstånd; transportteknik; transportkostnad;

    Abstract : Syftet med detta arbete har varit att undersöka hur virkesflödet från Region Iggesund varierar under året och belysa orsakerna till detta samt att beräkna transportkostnader och analysera vilka distrikt som skulle kunna ha störst nytta av virkesfordon med Central Tyre Inflation (CTI) eller Super Singel hjul, alternativt hjulsystem som kombinerar de båda teknikerna. Utgångspunkten har varit rationell virkesförsörjning från skog till industri, med så låga virkeslager och transportkostnader som möjligt. READ MORE

  6. 10. Advantages and disadvantages of different observation methods on a troop of wild olive baboons at a river in Southern Kenya

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Katarina Eriksson; [2014]
    Keywords : olive baboon; riverine forest; continuous sampling; instantaneous sampling; focal animal sampling; scan sampling; babian; anubisbabian; kenya;

    Abstract : Every observation method has its advantages and disadvantages and a well-adopted method gives more reliable results. Factors affecting the choice of the most appropriate methods for recording foraging behaviours include species, group size, environment, seasons and age. READ MORE