Essays about: "surfing"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 46 essays containing the word surfing.

  1. 1. “I need the sea because it teaches me” A qualitative case study on the current integration of ocean literacy in surf education and what actors and factors can influence surf instructors in Lisbon, Portugal.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

    Author : Lina Dahl; [2023-10-18]
    Keywords : Ocean literacy; ocean sustainability; blue space activity; surfing; theory of social connection; Penta Helix model;

    Abstract : Ocean sustainability is more prevalent than ever. With our oceans degrading at rapid speeds many states and organizations turn to increasing ocean literacy in populations as a way of ensuring sustainable behaviors. READ MORE

  3. 2. Catching waves for sustainability? Investigating action oriented ESD for young surfers

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för didaktik och pedagogisk profession

    Author : Daja Malin Salge; [2023-10-12]
    Keywords : Surfing; Action Competence in Sustainability Education; Pro-Environmental Action; Participatory Action Research;

    Abstract : Aim: As the surf lifestyle and industry are touching environmental, social and economic sustainability issues, this research aims to investigate action oriented ESD in an institution that is offering surfing activities, to explore and improve educational pathways that contribute to the promotion of sustainable action among surfers. Theory: For reaching this aim, theoretical approaches regarding pro-environmental actions are considered, and thus the corresponding educational framework of Action Competence is embedded as a central theoretical component, to plan, implement and evaluate an ESD program. READ MORE

  4. 3. Extended Kalman Filter as Observer for a Hydrofoiling Watercraft : Modelling of a new hydrofoiling concept, based on the Spherical Inverted Pendulum Model

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Adam Thålin; [2022]
    Keywords : Extended Kalman Filter; Hydrofoiling; Spherical Inverted Pendulum; Sensor Fusion; Simulink; Bärplan; Extended Kalman Filter; Farkostteknik; Inverterad Pendel; Sensorfusion; Sex frihetsgrader; Simulink;

    Abstract : Hydrofoiling in general has the potential to revolutionize watercraft in the future since it allows smoother and faster transport on water with less energy consumption than traditional planning hulls. Even if the concept of hydrofoiling has been around since the last century, development in control theory and material science together with increased computing power has led to a growing interest for the technology. READ MORE

  5. 4. Targeted content - a case study on increasing online user engagement

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för teknik och samhälle (TS)

    Author : Saga West; Phatchana Srinin; [2021]
    Keywords : User experience; A B test; Personalization; Front-page; Business software provider; Targeted content;

    Abstract : The data generated from the user's activities and surfing online can have a significant impact when used to improve the content of web pages. The user has little time to scan the content of a web page and the motivation to save time is high. READ MORE

  6. 5. Using Hand Gestures To Control Electric Vehicles

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ergonomi och aerosolteknologi

    Author : Julian Cieplik; Kasper Borglowe Brinkestam; [2021]
    Keywords : User Interface UI ; User Experience UX ; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The automotive industry is now electrifying at a faster rate than ever before. Everything from electric bikes to Segways and electric longboards requires new kinds of interactions to control the engine. For example, Segway has used the user's tilt to decide whether they want to go forward or backward. READ MORE