Essays about: "zonal"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 26 essays containing the word zonal.

  1. 11. A concept to evaluate dynamic daylight glare

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Efthymia Eirini Tsianaka; [2018]
    Keywords : glare; daylight; zonal; long-term; adaptation possibility; TPG; STG; directional glare; weighting system; dynamic; visual comfort; fenestration system; Arts and Architecture; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : A method towards a dynamic daylight glare evaluation in the early stage of design was developed in this thesis, using existing glare metrics under multiple observer positions and gazes. The results pointed out that it is possible for a zonal characterization regarding glare sensation to be achieved with the combination of multiple existing metrics and a weighting system, named the adaptation possibility. READ MORE

  3. 12. Recreational demand for the Swedish Mountains: A case from Storulvån and Helags during winter : An Environmental Valuation using the Travel Cost model

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik och samhälle

    Author : Amanda Tomasdotter; [2017]
    Keywords : zonal travel cost model; non-market valuation; environmental good; mountain area;

    Abstract : This study was conducted during the winter months in the mountains. The main objective was to estimate visitors’ values for two recreational mountain areas in Sweden, Storulvån and Helags, using the travel cost method. From the estimated values, a recreational demand and a consumer surplus has been estimated. READ MORE

  4. 13. Monitoring trends of greenness and LULC (land use/land cover) change in Addis Ababa and its surrounding using MODIS time-series and LANDSAT Data

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Tesfaye Gebeyehu Admasu; [2017]
    Keywords : Time-series; MODIS; Addis Ababa; Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science; NDVI; Greenness; LULC; GEM; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : NDVI(Normalized Difference Vegetation Index) was introduced in 1974. Despite its limitations, it has been under use for monitoring bio-physical and cultural landscapes from satellite. READ MORE

  5. 14. Biofuel plantations and isoprene emissions in Svea and Götaland

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Zahra Khais Shahid; [2017]
    Keywords : Isoprene; Geographical Information Systems GIS ; Short Rotation Coppice SRC ; Nitrogen dioxide NO2 ; biofuels; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Bioenergy as an alternative source for energy production and transportation has gained attention to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels. Short Rotation Coppice (SRC) as dedicated energy crops for heat and energy production have many demonstrated and proved climatic, biodiversity and environmental benefits, but concerns regarding the occurred Land Cover Change (LCC) from agriculture land into SRC have been raised. READ MORE

  6. 15. Characterization of viscoelastic properties of an epoxy composite and simulation of time dependent deformation of an annulus seal under load.

    University essay from KTH/Hållfasthetslära (Inst.)

    Author : Christopher Muturi; [2014]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : A new sealing stand-alone tool, i.e. CannSeal to produce a barrier packer or zonal isolation in oil/gas wells has been developed by a Norwegian company (AGR CannSeal AS). The tool allows injection of a fluid into the annulus between the production casing and the surroundings in an oil/gas well. READ MORE