Essays about: "the use of force by states"

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  1. 16. Model Predictive Contorol of a Wave Energy Converter -3DOF

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för maskinteknik

    Author : Anders Brandt; Piotr Zakrzewski; [2021]
    Keywords : Model predictive control; Wave energy converters; Real-time implementation; WecSim; Point absorber;

    Abstract : There is a demand for renewable energy in today’s society. Wave energy is a nearly untapped source of renewable energy. Ocean Harvesting Technologies AB (OHT) is currently developing a device that can be used to convert wave energy into electricity. The device is a Wave Energy Converter of the type point absorber. READ MORE

  3. 17. The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons - A Silver Lining in the Mushroom Cloud?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakulteten

    Author : Lydia Ekvall; [2021]
    Keywords : public international law; nuclear weapons; treaty on the prohibition of nuclear weapons; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : As the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) entered into force on 22 January 2021, a new legal instrument regulating nuclear weapons entered the international arena. With considerations of the humanitarian and environmental consequences of the use of nuclear weapons, the new Treaty aims for the total elimination of nuclear weapons. READ MORE

  4. 18. Development, Modelling and Investigation of a Robotic Exoskeleton for Astronaut Back Support

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för system- och rymdteknik

    Author : Evert Häggman; [2021]
    Keywords : Exoskeleton; Musculoskeletal Disorders; Biorobotics; Astronaut;

    Abstract : Musculoskeletal disorders, specifically low back pain, has been well documented andreported by astronauts throughout the space exploration era. Statistics from astronautmemoirs states that 52-68% of astronauts experience moderate to severe lower backpain after prolonged spaceflights. READ MORE

  5. 19. Jus ad bellum in the ‘Wild West’ – Hostile cyber operations and the right to self-defence under international law

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakulteten; Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Demi Bylon; [2021]
    Keywords : Folkrätt; Public international law; Jus ad bellum; Cyber operations; Cyber law; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Fientliga cyberoperationer ökar och staters kritiska nationella infrastrukturer står inför hotet att bli måltavlor eftersom de i större utsträckning är beroende av datanätverk. Cybersfären benämns ständigt som den ’vilda västern’ vilket antyder att det tillämpade internationella rättsliga ramverket är otillräckligt. READ MORE

  6. 20. Peaceful Purposes in International Space Law

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakulteten

    Author : Anna Edlund Otterstedt; [2020]
    Keywords : public international law; folkrätt; space law; rymdrätt; international space law; peaceful purposes; disarmament; outer space treaty; rymdfördraget; customary international law; sedvanerätt; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : I takt med ett ökat antal nationella, militära rymdstyrkor har frågan om de rättsliga gränserna för militär användning av yttre rymden (outer space) blivit allt mer relevant. Inget rymdrättsligt traktat har antagits eller trätt i kraft sedan 1984 och innebörden av ”fredliga ändamål” (peaceful purposes) i det nuvarande regelverket är därför av betydelse. READ MORE