Long term fading characteristics of VHF broadcast signals in an urban environment

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Banik ◽  
T. Pavlasek ◽  
J. LeBel
Keyword(s):  
Urban Environment

scholarly journals SOIL MANAGEMENT IN THE URBAN ENVIRONMENT: TODAY AND FUTURE

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 66-71
Author(s):  
Bogdan Stanescu ◽  
Adriana Cuciureanu
Keyword(s):  
Performance Management ◽  
Urban Environment ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Current Data ◽  
Soil Protection ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Residential Areas

The present article presents the expertise realized by the Department of Environmental Monitoring Pollution Evaluation within the INCD ECOIND, in the evaluation of the quality of urban soils in the municipality of Bucharest and the main big cities in Romania. The current data available at the level of the 27 member states of the European Union show that annually over 100,000 hectares of land are introduced into the urban environment, a direct consequence of the development of cities. There are a number of legislative obstacles to strategic soil protection measures. Moreover, at the level of the local authorities there is a conflict regarding the measures of soil protection in the long term, on the one hand, and, the accelerated economic development in the short term, on the other. European environmental experts consider that the urban development, absolutely necessary for the economic growth, requires an adequate management of the natural resources in order for the development to be done on a sustainable basis, respectively to follow a series of strategic objectives. In our country, at least in the last decade, we find on a large scale the conversion of industrial areas into commercial or residential areas. The footprint of industrial activities can be found even after long periods of time present by identifying the remnant of soil pollution or in those areas known as historically polluted (for example the town of Copsa Mica). The conclusions stemming from the assessment of pollution in urban areas over large areas, in correlation with the potential sources of pollution, underline the need to monitor the quality of soils in the urban environment, but also to apply a performance management in order to protect this natural resource in the long term.

scholarly journals A Multi-Level Path Analysis of the Relationships between the Momentary Experience Characteristics, Satisfaction with Urban Public Spaces, and Momentary- and Long-Term Subjective Wellbeing

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (19) ◽  
pp. 3621 ◽  
Author(s):  
Weijs-Perrée ◽  
Dane ◽  
van den Berg ◽  
van Dorst
Keyword(s):  
Path Analysis ◽  
Urban Environment ◽  
Public Space ◽  
Subjective Wellbeing ◽  
Public Spaces ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Urban Public Space ◽  
Contextual Characteristics ◽  
Multi Level

Previous research has shown that the urban environment could influence people's behavior and wellbeing. However, little is still known about how the objective and subjective measures of the momentary experience of urban public spaces could contribute to the satisfaction with the urban environment of cities, which eventually could influence the momentary and long-term subjective wellbeing (SWB) of citizens. Therefore, the aim of this research is to gain insight into how momentary experience and satisfaction with the urban public space could contribute to the SWB of citizens, and thereby control for personal, contextual characteristics. Relationships were simultaneously analyzed using a multi-level path analysis approach based on a sample of 1056 momentary experiences of urban public spaces reported by 161 citizens of the urban area Eindhoven, The Netherlands. The results showed that personality and personal characteristics are highly important for explaining long-term SWB and subsequently long-term SWB positively influences momentary SWB (the degree of feeling secure, comfortable, happy and annoyed) together with the momentary satisfaction of urban public space characteristics. In addition, contextual characteristics, such as time/day and distance to facilities are important for explaining people’s momentary SWB. Policy makers and urban planners can use these results when developing policy and designing a healthy, attractive, livable and safe living environment for citizens.

scholarly journals Author Correction: Long-term field comparison of multiple low-cost particulate matter sensors in an outdoor urban environment

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Florentin M. J. Bulot ◽  
Steven J. Johnston ◽  
Philip J. Basford ◽  
Natasha H. C. Easton ◽  
Mihaela Apetroaie-Cristea ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Particulate Matter ◽  
Urban Environment ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Term Field

An amendment to this paper has been published and can be accessed via a link at the top of the paper.

Long term exposure of self-cleaning and reference glass in an urban environment: A comparative assessment

2014 ◽  
Vol 79 ◽  
pp. 57-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Chabas ◽  
Stéphane Alfaro ◽  
Tiziana Lombardo ◽  
Aurélie Verney-Carron ◽  
Estifania Da Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Urban Environment ◽  
Comparative Assessment ◽  
Self Cleaning

scholarly journals ANALYSIS OF IMPROVEMENT OF LENIN STREET IN UFA

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 235-242
Author(s):  
A.M. Sharipova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Urban Environment ◽  
Historical Significance ◽  
History Of ◽  
Pedestrian Space ◽  
The City

The article considers the history of the formation of Lenin street in the city of Ufa. Its main attractions are listed. The analysis of street improvement according to the main criteria of a favorable urban environment is carried out. The main problems of this territory are also identified. The method of work consists in carrying out an analysis of street improvement using the main criteria of a favorable urban environment. Studies have found that Lenin street is a great place for walking residents and guests of the city. The analysis of landscaping also showed that the territory is quite comfortable and safe for long-term stay of people on the pedestrian space. And also, you can see that much attention is paid to the appearance of buildings and the preservation of the historical significance of the street and the entire city of Ufa.

scholarly journals LA EVOLUCIÓN DE LA URBE HACIA LAS CIUDADES INTELIGENTES

UDA AKADEM ◽  
2018 ◽  
pp. 58-69
Author(s):  
Lenín Xavier Erazo-garzón
Keyword(s):  
Internet Of Things ◽  
Urban Environment ◽  
Smart City ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Central Government ◽  
Cultural Development ◽  
Home Automation ◽  
Strategic Initiatives ◽  
Palabras Clave

En el siglo XXI, debido a la creciente concentración de la población en los núcleos urbanos, las ciudades se enfrentan a grandes retos de sostenibilidad de la sociedad a largo plazo, a fin de convertirse en verdaderos polos de desarrollo económico, social y cultural. Como respuesta a esta problemática, las iniciativas estratégicas de ciudad inteligente (Smart City) se han expandido por todo el mundo y el Ecuador no ha sido la excepción. Tanto el gobierno central como los gobiernos seccionales están emprendiendo importantes proyectos en el marco de la ciudad inteligente; sin embargo, dentro de la sociedad ecuatoriana, este concepto aún resulta poco conocido y familiar.Frente a esta circunstancia, este trabajo de investigación tiene como propósito clarificar la visión del concepto de ciudad inteligente, mediante una revisión bibliográfica de la literatura científica y comercial, que responde a las siguientes interrogantes: ¿Qué es una ciudad inteligente? ¿Es un concepto que ha surgido recientemente? y de no ser así ¿Cómo ha evolucionado este concepto? ¿Qué áreas o sistemas del entorno urbano abarca el concepto de ciudad inteligente? ¿Qué servicios puede prestar? entre las más importantes. Palabras clave: ciudad inteligente, ciudad ubicua, entorno urbano, inteligencia urbana, internet de las cosas, sensores, domótica AbstractDue to the increasing concentration of population in urban areas in the XXI century, cities are facing major sustainable challenges of society in the long term so as to become real centers of economic, social and cultural development. In response to this problem, strategic initiatives of a Smart City have expanded worldwide, and Ecuador is not an exception. Both the central government and regional governments are undertaking major projects in the framework of the smart city; however, this concept is still little known and unfamiliar within the Ecuadorian society. Given this circumstance, this research paper aims to clarify the perspective of the smart city concept through a bibliographic review of the scientific and commercial literature, which answers the following questions among the most important ones: What is a smart city? Is it a concept that has emerged recently? And if not, how this concept has evolved? What areas or systems of the urban environment encompass the concept of smart city? What services can it provide?Keywords: Smart City, Ubiquitous City, Urban Environment, Urban Intelligence, Internet of Things, Sensors, Home Automation

Development of the Urban Environment Based on the Optimization of Management Decision-Making

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 322-327
Author(s):  
V. M. Medvedev
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Urban Environment ◽  
Management Decision ◽  
Practical Implementation ◽  
Management Decisions ◽  
Environment Management ◽  
Management Decision Making ◽  
High Level

The presented study identifies approaches to decision-making aimed at the optimal development of the urban environment.Aim. The study aims to develop proposals for improving methodological approaches aimed at the development of the urban environment and for using these approaches in the preparation of the corresponding management decisions.Tasks. The author assesses the problem of urbanization and shows how it affects the need to modernize the urban environment; formulates the principles of optimization of management decision-making aimed at the development of the urban environment; evaluates the possibility of the practical implementation of these principles (through the example of the federal city of St. Petersburg).Methods. This study uses strategic analysis, systems and case-based approach, comparative and retrospective analysis.Results. The practical aspects of designing the processes and approaches to urban environment management are examined. The efficiency of management is shown to depend largely on the optimization of management decisions that could improve the effectiveness of individual services aimed at the formation and development of a modern urban environment in the long term. The study describes the successful experience of St. Petersburg in developing the complex of urban environment management services.Conclusions. Improving urban environment management is an important aspect of increasing the population’s quality of life. As evidenced by St. Petersburg’s experience, to achieve a high level of comfort in the urban environment it is necessary to actively use the principles of consistency, innovation, and public participation in decision-making. The author recommends normative consolidation of these principles and their more active practical application in the management of Russian cities.

Rural Tourism ‒ Urban Versus Non-Urban Environment

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ventsislav Statev ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Urban Environment ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Comprehensive Approach ◽  
Rural Tourism ◽  
Logical Connection ◽  
Different Types ◽  
The City ◽  
Urban Versus

Rural tourism unites different types and forms of tourism. Its multifaceted nature raises different expectations about what a tourist would be offered as an experience during his/her stay outside the city limits. Analyses and conclusions have been presented as a result of the author’s long-term research work in the field of rural tourism. This is done to establish a functional and logical connection in order to successfully apply a comprehensive approach to discovering the essence of rural tourism.

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