Search for dissertations about: "thesis topic for air pollution"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words thesis topic for air pollution.

2. 1. Cardiovascular and respiratory effects of air pollution : application of different observational study designs and analysis approaches

   Author : Niklas Berglind; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : The effect of air pollution exposure on human health has been a topic of an increasing volume of research over the past half century. Due to the ubiquitous nature of ambient air pollution exposure and the comparatively weak effects that can be expected, one of the most viable and most utilized avenues of research has been to conduct large scale observational studies. READ MORE

4. 2. Radon in natural waters : Analytical Methods; Correlation to Environmental Parameters; Radiation Dose Estimation; and GIS Applications

   Author : Isam M. Musa Salih; Eva Lund; Håkan B.L. Pettersson; Christer Samuelsson; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Radon analysis; radiation effects; Water chemistry; Water pollution; radioactive analysis; Radiological physics; Radiofysik;

   Abstract : Investigations of radon in natural water and its relation to physical and chemical parameters are outlined in this thesis. In particular, a method for measuring 222Rn in water at low concentrations (~20 mBq. READ MORE

5. 3. Decentralized Optimal Control for Multiple Autonomous Vehicles in Traffic Scenarios

   Author : Fatemeh Mohseni; Erik Frisk; Björn Olofsson; Jonas Mårtensson; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY;

   Abstract : New transport technologies have the potential to create more efficient modes of transport and transforming cities for the better by improving urban productivity and increasing efficiency of its transport system to move consumers, labor, and freight. Traffic accidents, energy consumption, pollution, congestion, and long commuting times are main concerns and new transport technologies with autonomous vehicles have the potential to be part of the solution to these important challenges. READ MORE

6. 4. Power generation technology choice in the presence of climate policy

   Author : Fredrik Pettersson; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
   Keywords : SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Economics; Nationalekonomi;

   Abstract : The overall purpose of this thesis is to analyze power generation technology choices in the presence of climate policy. Special attention is paid to the diffusion of renewable power technologies following a carbon pricing policy, and this topic is analyzed in two self-contained papers. READ MORE

7. 5. Geospatial Knowledge Discovery using Volunteered Geographic Information : a Complex System Perspective

   Author : Tao Jia; Bin Jiang; Yifang Ban; Itzhak Benenson; KTH; []
   Keywords : NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; knowledge discovery; urban systems; complex system; VGI; OSM; GPS tracking dataset; scaling; heavy-tailed distribution detection; urban sprawl; Zipf’s law; human activity mobility patterns; agent-based modeling; complex network.;

   Abstract : The continuous progression of urbanization has resulted in an increasing number of people living in cities or towns. In parallel, advancements in technologies, such as the Internet, telecommunications, and transportation, have allowed for better connectivity among people. READ MORE