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  1. 1. Modelling the Water Table in a Bog

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Fysiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Tobias Bowley; [2023]
    Keywords : Physics and Astronomy;

    Abstract : Over the past five years, an ongoing study at INES, Lund University, have examined the encroachment of trees and vegetation into a bog ecosystem in northern Scania, Sweden. While several factors have been identified as contributing to this ecological transformation, including, nutrient availability, and climate, the hydrological aspect remains a key area of investigation. READ MORE

  3. 2. At home in the urban growth

    University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

    Author : Boel Andersson; Fredrika Ek Linde; [2022]
    Keywords : Guniea-Bissau; Bissau; Housing;

    Abstract : Our project aims to investigate a housing typology that could meet the challenges of the urban sprawl in Bissau, and at the same time meet the needs of the residents.  Through a study trip together with KTH studio Adrift: In Situ, we made on-site investigations and mapping in Bissau. READ MORE

  4. 3. Impact of rainfall on East Coast Fever in cattle at Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Kenya

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Nikitta Afonso; [2022]
    Keywords : East Coast Fever; ECF; Theileria Parva; tick-borne disease; Kenya; cattle; precipitation; oxpecker;

    Abstract : Weather conditions commonly have a large impact on tick-borne diseases as it affects the abundance of the tick vector. The cattle disease East Coast Fever (ECF) is no exception. Rainfall particularly seems to play an important role in the transmission of ECF. READ MORE

  5. 4. Atmospheric Attenuation for Lidar Systems in Adverse Weather Conditions

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för fysik

    Author : Johan Viklund; [2021]
    Keywords : Lidar; Lidar equation; Extinction coefficient; Signal attenuation;

    Abstract : In this study, the weather impact on lidar signals has been researched. A lidar system was placed with a target at approximately 90 m and has together with a weather station collected data for about a year before this study. READ MORE

  6. 5. 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