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  1. 1. Chariots of the Atlantic Warriors - A Comparative Study of Chariot Motifs on Scandinavian and Iberian Rock Art

    University essay from

    Author : Hannes Grahn; [2023-03-17]
    Keywords : Bronze Age; Rock art; Chariots; Scandinavia; Iberia; Long-distance interaction; Frännarp; Kivik; Villfara; Iberian warrior stele;

    Abstract : During the last two decades, ideas of long-distance interaction between cultures has gained an increased amount of attention in the field of Bronze Age research. Previous research has shown that such a long-distance interaction, connected to the trade of metal and amber, may have existed between Scandinavia and Iberia, facilitated by a group of seafaring warrior-traders, with a shared identity, set of values and cosmology. READ MORE

  3. 2. Conform with the Wind : Processing short-term ensemble forecasts with conformal based methods for probabilistic wind-speed forecasting

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Matematisk statistik

    Author : Simon Althoff; [2023]
    Keywords : wind-speed; probabilistic; forecasts; forecasting; ensemble; post-processing; conformal prediction; conformal predictive systems; quantile regression forest; non-exchangeable; Mathematics and Statistics;

    Abstract : Forecasting wind has always been an interesting subject, and as large parts of the world are relying more on wind for power production it is becoming even more important to have reliable forecasts. Probabilistic forecasts, where distributions are predicted in contrast to deterministic forecasts, are impor- tant for informed decision making. READ MORE

  4. 3. Demonstration of Digital Selective Call spoofing

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap

    Author : Axel Lindbäck; Yamha Javid; [2023]
    Keywords : Digital Selective Calling; Software Defined Radio; Spoofing; Cybersecurity; Maritime Communication Systems;

    Abstract : Digital Selective Calling (DSC) is a vital maritime communications and safety system, enabling ships in distress to alert nearby vessels and coast guard stations of their emergency. While DSC is suitable for calling, its technical format is substandard from a cybersecurity perspective. READ MORE

  5. 4. A new age in seafaring? Analysing the Dutch approach to incentivise a zero carbon fleet

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Suzanne Oostdam; [2021]
    Keywords : environmental policy; policy effectiveness; sustainable shipping; ecological modernisation theory; sustainability science; the Netherlands; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Contributing 3% of global annual carbon emissions, the shipping sector has to do its part to keep the global temperature under the maximum increase of 2°C. To fulfil this target, the Netherlands conceived the ‘Green Deal on Maritime and Inland Shipping and Ports’ in 2019. READ MORE

  6. 5. Healthcare on the High Seas : A telemedical perspective on quality

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Sjöfartshögskolan (SJÖ)

    Author : Hugh Lars Haakon Storlien; Anton Davis Halldin; [2020]
    Keywords : Telemedicine; telemedical; TMAS; maritime healthcare; seafaring; health care; shipping; medical equipment; video consultation;

    Abstract : The Telemedical Assistance Service (TMAS) plays a vital role in medical care at sea by linking the medically responsible officers (MROs) on board with onshore physicians. This project aims to investigate telemedical providers’ perceptions of maritime health care quality today, as well as future potential improvements in this field. READ MORE