Geography and the Lived Environment Research Institute: Recent submissions
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Analysing the spatial pattern of deforestation and degradation in miombo woodland: methodological issues and practical solutions
(The University of Edinburgh, 2017-07-03)Although much emphasis has been given to the analysis of continuous forest conversion in tropical regions, our understanding in detecting, mapping and interpreting the spatial pattern of woodland deforestation and ... -
Geomorphology of Viking and medieval harbours in the North Atlantic
(The University of Edinburgh, 2018-07-03)The aim of this thesis is to understand the role of geomorphological change in the abandonment of Norse harbours in the North Atlantic. Nodes of maritime activities that were established by Norse settlers during the ... -
Why do smallholder farmers insist on living in flood prone areas? Understanding self-perceived vulnerability and dynamics of local adaptation in Malawi
(The University of Edinburgh, 2018-11-29)The Government of Malawi, through delegates from the Department of Disaster Management Affairs, has on several occasions advised smallholder farmers who live in flood prone areas to relocate to upland areas that are safe ... -
Role of instruments in exploration: a study of the Royal Geographical Society 1830-1930
(The University of Edinburgh, 2018-11-29)The thesis presents the first in-depth study of the role of measuring instruments in a leading scientific society concerned with field science. It draws upon a substantial literature in the history of science, geography, ... -
River dynamics in the Himalayan foreland basin
(The University of Edinburgh, 2018-07-03)Rivers sourced in the Himalayan mountains support more than 10% of the global population, where the majority of these people live downstream of the mountain front on the alluvial Indo-Gangetic Plain. Many of these rivers ... -
Social-ecological dynamics of fisherwomen’s behaviour in northern Mozambique
(The University of Edinburgh, 2018-07-03)Design of effective interventions that support fisherwomen’s livelihoods and fisheries sustainability requires a comprehensive understanding of their behaviour, and the social and ecological context in which fishing takes ... -
Optimisation and valuation of water use in Scotland
(The University of Edinburgh, 2018-07-03)Valuation draws heavily on the economic theory of demand. This tells us that users have preferences for water and are willing to pay different amounts for units of water put to different uses. Water should be allocated ... -
Knowing the mule: faring well in Moroccan mountain tourism
(The University of Edinburgh, 2018-07-03)The emergence of the mule’s role as a beast of burden working in mountain tourism is founded on our appreciation of this species’ great attributes as a means of transport in the mountain environment. Our appreciation of ... -
Experimental study of REE carbonate and fluorocarbonate synthesis as a basis for understanding hydrothermal REE mineralisation
(The University of Edinburgh, 2018-07-04)Many of the world's economic rare earth element (REE) deposits are formed from, or have been subsequently upgraded by, hydrothermal fluids. Some of the most important REE minerals are the light REE (LREE) enriched ... -
Estimating the Disamenity Effect of Renewable Electricity Generation Sites
(The University of Edinburgh, 2017-11-01)Decarbonisation of worldwide energy supply is required to limit the risks of climate change and future energy security. This target is a priority for many institutions and governments. The benefits of renewable energy ... -
Development of an Application for A Portable Football Performance Tracking System Based on GPS Data
(The University of Edinburgh, 2017-08-09)With the large amount of funds invested into professional football every year, it attracts billions of people. However, a portable system based on mobile phones to track users’ performances in daily football games is still ... -
Deploying multispectral remote sensing for multitemporal analysis of archaeological crop stress at Ravenshall, Fife
(The University of Edinburgh, 2017-11-30)Whilst intensification of farming practices poses a threat to the preservation of archaeological traces, developments in monitoring vegetation health remotely may improve our ability to detect historic features across ... -
Geodemographic classification in Scotland and the city of Edinburgh
(The University of Edinburgh, 2017-08-07)Geodemographic Classification (GC) is becoming more and more popular and essential in multi-dimensional population analysis around the world, especially in the United Kingdom (UK), but most of the GC analysis is in a ... -
Regional Scale Volcanic Hazard Mapping in Guatemala
(The University of Edinburgh, 2017-11-30)Conventional volcanic hazard maps are created at a local scale, with a single volcano under assessment; this study develops a method for regional scale volcanic hazard mapping in the Central American country of Guatemala. ... -
A Comparative Study of MODIS and Sentinel-2 Data Using NDVI and EVI
(The University of Edinburgh, 30-11-17)The increasing availability of remote sensing data in the past few decades has enabled researchers to study ecosystems and the carbon cycle on a global scale in increasingly fine detail. The MODIS sensors on the Aqua and ... -
A multi-temporal assessment: using techniques of remote sensing to assess the impact of rising temperatures on populated permafrost regions within the Canadian sub-arctic during the 10-year period between 2006 and 2016
(The University of Edinburgh, 2017-11-30)Assessing the impact of rising temperatures on the 30-60m deep continuous permafrost underlying the town of Churchill, Manitoba on the western shoreline of Hudson Bay, between 2006 and 2016. Techniques of remote sensing ... -
Mapping Healthcare Access: A Primary Exploration of the Spatial Accessibility of Breast Reconstruction Services in Scotland
(The University of Edinburgh, 2017-11-30)Breast reconstruction (BR) is an important step in the recovery of many breast cancer patients, with multiple studies citing BR as being valuable to patient mental and physical wellbeing. Two primary types of BR are ... -
Gathering land ownership data using smartphone-based walking GPS trajectories
(The University of Edinburgh, 2017-08-17)The land registration is vital to land tenure which is relevant to issues about ownership, possession or other rights. The important element to support the claim of the person entitled to the land is evidence. Currently, ... -
Analysing feature-tracking methods to derive flow rates at John Evans Glacier, Canadian High Arctic
(The University of Edinburgh, 2017-11-30)Deriving estimates of glacier velocity over interannual timescales is a major constraint on understanding recent changes to glaciers cross the globe. In the Arctic, there is an even greater need for such analyses due to ... -
Comparing Juxtaposed 3D Terrain Representations to Enhance Mountainous Landscape Understanding
(The University of Edinburgh, 2017-11-30)Hillwalkers often assess 2D maps of mountainous areas prior to embarking on a hiking trip to obtain an understanding of the landscape. 3D maps offer a more naturalistic means of interpreting landscapes than 2D map depictions ...