Essays about: "storm effects"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 64 essays containing the words storm effects.
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1. Soil compaction and the effect on infiltration in urban green environments : A study based on field measurements and HYDRUS 1D modelling
University essay fromAbstract : The consequences of recent flooding and extreme rain events have highlighted the importance of proper urban planning and preventative measures for storm water management. As cities become more urbanized the significance of permeable surfaces such as parks and other urban green spaces increases which infiltrate the water into the ground. READ MORE
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2. Minimalist Design on Social Networking Sites : Understanding Perception of Content on Social Networking Sites in Regards to Attention and Memorability
University essay from Jönköping University/JTH, Avdelningen för datateknik och informatikAbstract : Social Networking Sites have taken the world by storm with an aggressively growing market. People are spending more and more time with ever more alluring algorithms to keep a high interest for increased profit margins and revenue. However, this brings forth societal issues regarding attention span. Herbert. READ MORE
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3. Storm Water Management with BlueGreen Infrastructure in Urban Planning : A case-study in Krokom, Sweden
University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för naturvetenskap, design och hållbar utveckling (2023-)Abstract : As changing climate and growing urban populations present new challenges for managing both the quantity and the quality of storm waterin cities, nature-based solutions such as blue-green infrastructure arebecoming widely considered as an alternative to grey infrastructure. The benefits, above providing storm water management at a lower cost, are increased ecosystem services. READ MORE
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4. The Influence of Infiltration Capacity and Antecedent Soil Moisture Conditions on Urban Pluvial Flooding
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Luft-, vatten- och landskapsläraAbstract : Urban pluvial floods occur during extreme rain events and both occurrence and magnitude of these floods are expected to increase. Preserving or constructing green areas in urban areas has been shown to mitigate and control these floods. READ MORE
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5. Granbarkborren i svenska produktionsskogar : vilka faktorer påverkar massutbrott och vilka åtgärder kan vidtas för att minska dem?
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)Abstract : Granbarkborren, Ips typographus, är en av få arter som kan öka drastiskt i populationsdensitet och leda till en omfattande dödlighet av träd i skogen. Skadorna år 2020 uppgick till ett värde på 3,5 miljarder kronor, vilket gör det värdefullt att försöka förstå varför dessa utbrott sker och vad för åtgärder som kan vidtas för att undvika dem. READ MORE