Essays about: "simulation exercise"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 32 essays containing the words simulation exercise.

  1. 21. Comparing Microfinance and Education for Poverty Reduction – A Macro Perspective

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Tobias Kienlein; [2016]
    Keywords : microfinance; poverty; poverty gap; education; country panel; comparison; fixed effects; random effects; instrumental variables; developing countries; macro perspective; development; Business and Economics; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Better access to finance and higher education levels in a country are two major policy areas of governments and international development cooperation organisations for the goal of reducing poverty. Microfinance has become a popular instrument to facilitate access to finance, but comparative evidence on a macro scale is scarce. READ MORE

  3. 22. Multi-functional fitness chair for light weight trainer

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för maskinteknik

    Author : Rong Fan; Peng Wu; [2016]
    Keywords : Fitness chair; Multi-function fitness equipment; Enhanced access to fitness; Autodesk Inventor 2015; Finite Element Simulation.;

    Abstract : Nowadays, physical inactivity has become a global problem. According to the research, about 5.3 million deaths all over the world in 2008 could be attributed to inactivity [1]. However, it is enough to do a little exercise every day to reduce the risk of premature deaths by as much as 30 percent. READ MORE

  4. 23. Virtual Characters for a Virtual Classroom

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för naturvetenskap och teknik

    Author : Jesper Nilsson; [2015]
    Keywords : teachers; students; training environment; virtual classroom; human behaviour; BDI; Jason; OCEAN; OCC; PMFserv; lärare; elever; träningsmiljö; virtuellt klassrum; mänskligt beteende; BDI; Jason; OCEAN; OCC; PMFserv;

    Abstract : Projektet hade sin bakgrund i önskan att tillhandahålla en virtuell träningsmiljö för lärare där de kan öva på sin icke-verbala kommunikation med elever. Före det här projektet hade utvecklingen av träningsmiljön lett fram till ett visualiserings-system för ett tredimensionellt virtuellt klassrum med animerade karaktärer samt ett system för upptagning och igenkänning av användarens rörelser. READ MORE

  5. 24. Biomechanical Simulations of a Flywheel Exercise Device in Microgravity

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för teknik och hälsa (STH)

    Author : Maria Jönsson; Malin Boije; [2015]
    Keywords : FWED; Flywheel Exercise Device; Microgravity; Biomechanical Simulation; Countermeasure Exercise; Resistance Training; Motion Capture; AnyBody Modeling System; Leg Press; Squat; FWED; Svänghjulsbaserad träningsutrustning; Tyngdlöshet; Biomekanisk simulering; Motverkande träning; Styrketräning; Motion Capture; AnyBody Modeling System; Benpress; Benböj;

    Abstract : Bone loss and muscle atrophy are two main physiological conditions affecting astronauts while being in space. In order to counteract the effects, at least two hours of aerobic and resistant countermeasure exercise is scheduled into their working day, seven days a week. READ MORE

  6. 25. Pricing swing options in the electricity market

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Matematisk statistik

    Author : Caroline Olofsson; [2015]
    Keywords : Mathematics and Statistics;

    Abstract : The thesis deals with how to price swing options in the electricity market by using a least squares Monte Carlo method. This is a simulation method which uses a backwards moving algorithm where the optimal decision is calculated at every time step. READ MORE