Essays about: "the rain"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 421 essays containing the words the rain.

  1. 16. Investigating surface spring snow : Changes in the isotopic composition and conductivity along an orographic precipitation gradient in northern Fennoscandia

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

    Author : Sara Andersson; [2023]
    Keywords : stable isotopes; snow; precipitation; hydrology; orography; earth science;

    Abstract : Stable isotopes of oxygen (O18) and hydrogen (H2) are used as proxies of past climates when ice preserved in the polar icecaps. The main assumption when doing paleoclimatic reconstructions using these isotopes is that the isotopic composition of the snow that turned into ice reflect the present temperature of the planet during deposition. READ MORE

  3. 17. Biokolets påverkan på dagvattenkvaliteten i regnbäddar

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Maja Hammarstedt; Wilma Insulander; [2023]
    Keywords : Biokol; dagvatten; regnbädd; vattenkvalitet; föroreningar; StormTac; dagvattenrening; näringsämnen; växtbädd; urban miljö;

    Abstract : Klimatförändringar och en större andel hårdgjorda ytor i städerna bidrar till en ökning av dagvatten som måste ledas bort. För att förhindra överbelastade VA-ledningar behöver dagvattnet fördröjas inom avrinningsområdet. En stor del av dagvattnet innehåller föroreningar från bland annat vägar, parker och industriområden. READ MORE

  4. 18. Real-time Unsupervised Domain Adaptation

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

    Author : Marc Botet Colomer; [2023]
    Keywords : Unsupervised Domain Adaptation; Real-Time applications; Online Learning; Self-Learning; Semantic Segmentation; Reinforcement Learning; Oövervakad domänanpassning; Realtidsapplikationer; Onlineinlärning; Självinlärning; Semantisk Segmentering; Förstärkningsinlärning;

    Abstract : Machine learning systems have been demonstrated to be highly effective in various fields, such as in vision tasks for autonomous driving. However, the deployment of these systems poses a significant challenge in terms of ensuring their reliability and safety in diverse and dynamic environments. READ MORE

  5. 19. Managing the implementation of sustainable polyurethane (PU) coating for functional wear

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Zarin Tasnime; Christine Buckley; [2023]
    Keywords : PU coating; Water resistance; Sustainability; Textile management; Key factors;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study is to explore the practical implementation of a commercially available sustainable alternative to conventional polyurethane (PU) textile coating for functional outerwear garments with protection from rain and snow. In addition, this study will identify the key consideration areas which should be taken into account during the managerial decision-making process of implementing the sustainable PU coating. READ MORE

  6. 20. The future of flooding insurances : A qualitative review of how insurances regarding flood damage might change in the future of the insurance industry in Sweden

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Kulturgeografiska institutionen

    Author : David Nyström; [2023]
    Keywords : Pluvial flooding; Insurance industry; GIS; Extreme weather; Climate change.;

    Abstract : Insurance companies are grappling with the rising frequency and severity of extreme weather-related flooding events, which currently pose the highest financial burden both in total and per individual case. The existing insurance model isn't economically sustainable if such events continue to increase. READ MORE