Essays about: "simple back ground thesis"

Found 4 essays containing the words simple back ground thesis.

  1. 1. Non-Destructive testing of concrete with ground penetrating radar

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Byggkonstruktion och brand

    Author : Elias Hammarström; [2018]
    Keywords : Concrete; Non-destructive testing; Ground Penetrating Radar GPR ; Assessment; Inspection;

    Abstract : Concrete structures are susceptible to deterioration over time and it is vital to continually assess concrete structures to maintain the structural integrity and prolong the service life. In recent years there has been an increased interest in non-destructive testing of concrete, i.e. READ MORE

  3. 2. The right tree in the right place : using GIS to maximize the net benefits from urban forests

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Sean Grant; [2016]
    Keywords : ecosystem service; urban forest; Physical Geography and Ecosystem analysis; GIS; grönytefaktor; green area factor; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Ecosystem services have been widely discussed as of late, and more so than ever, has the topic of resilience and sustainable city planning taken an important role in the debate over how we can meet the present challenges concerning livable cities. The costs and the benefits of urban trees is an important factor in sustainable city planning and their consideration early in the planning stages cannot be understated. READ MORE

  4. 3. Experimental Evaluation Of Large Scale Propane Heat Pump For Space Heating Application

    University essay from KTH/Tillämpad termodynamik och kylteknik

    Author : Salvatore Piscopiello; [2015]
    Keywords : Heat pumps; propane; tandem compressor; IMSTART model; hydraulic system design;

    Abstract : A significant part of the environmental impact of a heat pump isgenerally related to the direct emission of the refrigerant fluid during thelife time of the machine. Although the Montreal Protocol has alreadylargely secured its status as a success story by cutting the ozone deplentationrefrigerants drastically, we still have to deal with the challengesresulting from climate change. READ MORE

  5. 4. Camera Based Terrain Navigation

    University essay from Reglerteknik; Institutionen för systemteknik

    Author : Peter Rosander; [2009]
    Keywords : UAV; Kalman Filter; Particle Filter; Image Processing; Estimation;

    Abstract : The standard way for both ground and aerial vehicles to navigate is to use anInertial Navigation System, INS, containing an Inertial Measurement Unit, IMU,measuring the acceleration and angular rate, and a GPS measuring the position.The IMU provides high dynamic measurements of the acceleration and the angularrate, which the INS integrates to velocity, position and attitude, respectively. READ MORE