Essays about: "threat and safety perception"

Found 5 essays containing the words threat and safety perception.

  1. 1. Investigating the use of radiative heat panels to enhance perceived threat of fire in VR

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Brandteknik

    Author : Anton Blomander; [2020]
    Keywords : Virtual reality; Fire safety; Radiative heat; Human behavior; Head mounted displays; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The purpose of this report was to develop and evaluate new solutions to improve the perception of fire threat in virtual reality experiments. Thermal heat have been identified as a stimulus that modern day virtual reality experiments don’t take into account that would likely affect a person in a real life fire evacuation scenario. READ MORE

  3. 2. Residents’ perception regarding household preparedness in areas prone to sudden natural hazards

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Riskhantering (CI); Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Christian Dahl; Emil Persson; [2018]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The purpose of this case study was to investigate residents’ perception regarding household preparedness in areas prone to sudden natural hazards. The study was conducted in Namacu, Koro Island, Fiji. The main method for data collection was through semi-structured interviews and observations. READ MORE

  4. 3. Neural Correlates of Heart Rate Variability : Threat and Safety Perception

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Philip Frändén; [2018]
    Keywords : heart rate variability; threat and safety perception; stress; neural correlates; heart-brain connection; cognitive neuroscience;

    Abstract : The connection between the heart and the brain was coined 150 years ago by Claude Bernard and has since then been an interesting topic of research. Scientists have for many years searched for biomarkers of stress and health to map the current status of the organism. READ MORE

  5. 4. GIS based modelling for fuel reduction using controlled burn in Australia : case study : Logan City, Queensland

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Alireza Mollasalehi; [2015]
    Keywords : analytical hierarchical process; controlled burn; GIS; blocks prioritization; multi-criteria analysis; Physical Geography and Ecosystem analysis; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Bushfire problem is a long-lasting problem which is a big threat and environmental problem in Australia. Planning to control bushfire is very important for Australian Environment. One of the most effective methods to fight bushfire disasters is planning for controlled burns in order to reduce the risk of unwanted bushfire events. READ MORE

  6. 5. When fear makes the decision : A qualitative study on female student’s perception of safety In the campus of University of Dar es Salaam

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Kulturgeografi

    Author : Timo Saarensilta; [2014]
    Keywords : Feminist Geography; Geography of Fear; Mobility; Female; Focus group interview; Constructivist grounded theory; Tanzania; Dar es Salaam;

    Abstract : This bachelor thesis had the aim to investigate how young female students experience their safety situation in their own neighbourhood, around the University of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania. Previous research shows that women tend to feel more fear of crime in public spaces than men, and this feeling is restricting their mobility in time and space. READ MORE