Essays about: "sub-tropics"

Found 5 essays containing the word sub-tropics.

  1. 1. Intercomparison of a Dynamic Ocean for Earth-like Aqua-planets

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för fysik och astronomi

    Author : Fredrik Plane; [2022]
    Keywords : Astrobiology; Planets; Aqua-planets; Atmosphere and Ocean physics; Exoplanet; Habitability; General Circulation Model; GCM; Climate Modelling; Dynamic Ocean;

    Abstract : I present herein an ensemble of ROCKE-3D aqua-planet simulations which I compare with the simulations presented in the work of Yang et al. (2019) and other similar works. The focus was on contrasting differences in the greenhouse effect between the models. READ MORE

  3. 2. Solar Cooling : -A study of two thermal systems

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Energivetenskap

    Author : Anton Åhlund; [2015]
    Keywords : solar cooling; thermal cooling; absorption cooling; adsorption cooling; tropics; sub-tropics;

    Abstract : Electricity-driven air-conditioning is energy-intensive and puts a strain to many grids during hot periods in warm climates. Solar thermal cooling could be an alternative to conventional cooling, using a renewable energy source and supplying the most energy during peak demand periods with insignificant effect to the electric grid. READ MORE

  4. 3. Monitoring and managing Chromolaena odorata in a South African savanna reserve : Evaluating the efficacy of current control programs in response to ecological factors and management protocols

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för ekologi, miljö och geovetenskap

    Author : L. Alexander Dew; [2015]
    Keywords : invasive; management; monitoring; savanna; Chromolaena odorata;

    Abstract : Biological invasions have increased dramatically in the past centuries and are one of the greatest threats to biodiversity today. Invasions occur when organisms are introduced at a location to which they are non-native, and they reproduce and spread, causing damage to the environment. READ MORE

  5. 4. Alternative management regimes of Eucalyptus : policy and sustainability issues of smallholder eucalyptus woodlots in the tropics and sub-tropics

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Products

    Author : Moses Otuba; [2012]
    Keywords : management regimes; production; understory; eucalyptus; nitrogen- fixing tree species; policies; legislations; smallholders; tropics; sub-tropics;

    Abstract : A literature review on the alternative management regimes of eucalyptus; policy and sustainability issues of smallholder eucalyptus woodlots in the tropics and sub-tropics was carried out in autumn, 2011. The aim of the study was to review alternatives to the traditional management regimes under which smallholders in these areas produce eucalyptus and policies in Kenya affecting this production. READ MORE

  6. 5. Molasses and maize against GI nematodes : evaluating the effect of molasses and maize on the resilience and resistance against GI nematodes in browsing Criollo kids.

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public Health

    Author : Elisabet Frisendahl; [2008]
    Keywords : gastrointestinal parasites; Haemonchus contortus; goat; Mexico; maize; molasses;

    Abstract : Gastrointestinal parasites are a major problem for the holders of small ruminants in the tropics and sub-tropics. Anthelmintics have been used and abused to such an extent that a high degree of resistance has developed in many countries. READ MORE