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An evaluation of engineered media for phosphorus removal from greenroof stormwater runoff
(University of Waterloo, 2011-04-08)Greenroofs are increasingly being recognized as an effective site level best management practice (BMP) to reduce the volume of stormwater runoff in urban environments. For some water quality constituents, greenroofs can ... -
An evaluation of high-resolution land cover and land use classification accuracy by thematic, spatial, and algorithm parameters
(University of Waterloo, 2017-09-29)High resolution land cover and land use classifications have applications in many fields of study such as land use and cover change, carbon storage measurements and environmental impact assessments. The wide range of ... -
Evaluation of Machine Learning Algorithms for Lake Ice Classification from Optical Remote Sensing Data
(University of Waterloo, 2020-06-02)The topic of lake ice cover mapping from satellite remote sensing data has gained interest in recent years since it allows the extent of lake ice and the dynamics of ice phenology over large areas to be monitored. Mapping ... -
Evaluation of Machine Learning Algorithms for the Classification of Lake Ice and Open Water from Sentinel-3 SAR Altimetry Waveforms
(University of Waterloo, 2023-01-18)Lakes cover a significant fraction of the landscape in many northern countries. They play a key role in regulating weather and climate and also have a significant impact on northern communities since the presence (or ... -
An evaluation of moisture dynamics and productivity of Sphagnum and Tomenthypnum mosses in western boreal peatlands, Canada
(University of Waterloo, 2014-05-22)Western boreal peatlands have diverse ground covers of Sphagnum and brown mosses that have important hydrological controls on peatland-atmosphere interactions. Since peatland mosses are non-vascular, their shoot structural ... -
Evaluation of safety effects of roundabouts in the Region of Waterloo: inclement weather and conversion
(University of Waterloo, 2017-05-19)Roundabouts, as a form of intersection traffic control, significantly improve safety and efficiency. In Canada, the benefits of roundabouts have drawn growing interest, and roundabouts are being constructed increasingly ... -
Evaluation of soil chemical and physical characteristics in a complex agroecosystem in the Argentine Pampa
(University of Waterloo, 2010-12-16)The Argentine Pampa is a global producer of maize (Zea mays L.) and soybean [Glycine max L. (Merr.), however agricultural practices have caused severe soil degradation and amplified greenhouse gas (GHG) production rates. ... -
Evaluation of the albedo parameterization of the Canadian Lake Ice Model and MODIS albedo products during the ice cover season
(University of Waterloo, 2013-06-21)Snow and lake ice have very high albedos compared to other surfaces found in nature. Surface albedo is an important component of the surface energy budget especially when albedos are high since albedo governs how much ... -
An evaluation of the water balance and moisture dynamics within Sphagnum mosses following the restoration (rewetting) of an abandoned block-cut bog
(University of Waterloo, 2011-09-30)Artificial drainage networks established throughout peatlands during the peat extraction process often remain active following abandonment, maintaining a water table relatively far from the surface of the peat and hindering ... -
An Evaluation of Trend and Anomalies of Arctic Sea Ice Concentration, 1979-2006
(University of Waterloo, 2013-05-23)As a part of the Cyrosphere ecosystem, Arctic sea ice is one of the focal points when studying Arctic climate change. Arctic sea ice image has been documented by remotely sensed data since the 1970s. By examining these ... -
The Evolving Muskoka Vacation Experience 1860-1945
(University of Waterloo, 2012-08-29)This dissertation examines the development of tourism in Muskoka in the Canadian Shield region from 1860 to 1945. Three key themes are examined: the tourists, the resorts and projected image of the area. When taken ... -
An Examination of Sea Ice Spring and Summer Retreat in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago: 1989 to 2010
(University of Waterloo, 2013-08-22)The sea ice extent change and variability of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago (CAA) are quite different compared to the Arctic as a whole due to its unique geographic settings. In this thesis, the sea ice retreat processes, ... -
The Examination of Hemispherical Photography as a means of obtaining In Situ Remotely Sensed Sky Gap Estimates in Snow-Covered Coniferous Environments
(University of Waterloo, 2008-09-01)In remote sensing, the application determines the type of platform and scale used during air or space –borne data collection as the pixel size of the collected data varies depending on the sensor or platform used. ... -
An Examination of Processes based on Open Standards in Support of Service Location
(University of Waterloo, 2013-08-28)A private telecom carrier partnered with the University of Waterloo to examine opportunities to improve their asset management processes. A reliance on traditional CAD technology made it difficult to generate an enterprise ... -
Examining drinking water security and governance for rural coastal Nova Scotia within the context of climate change
(University of Waterloo, 2015-05-21)Drinking water security, which most broadly refers to water of adequate quality and quantity, has largely been understudied within a Canadian context. This may coincide with the common misperceptions that Canada has an ... -
Examining the Effect of Visualization Tool Exposure on Local-level Stakeholder Perceptions on Climate Change Adaptation
(University of Waterloo, 2015-08-26)Vulnerabilities of human communities, driven by environmental, social, economic, and political dynamics, vary across geographical and social regions. Coastal communities are considered to be among those greatest at risk ... -
Experimental studies on the erodibility and transport behaviour of dreissenid mussel deposits in an annular flume
(University of Waterloo, 2011-09-30)Dreissenid mussels alter particle transport dynamics in the near shore environment of the Great Lakes by intercepting, retaining and recycling suspended solids that might otherwise be exported to the offshore environment ... -
An Exploratory Methodology for Quantifying Land-cover Patterns Along Permanent Open-water and Disturbance Levels for Large-Scale Wetland Reclamation
(University of Waterloo, 2019-01-23)Wetlands are multi-functional systems that provide a disproportionate number of ecosystem services given the spatial extent they occupy both nationally and globally. The ecological functioning of these wetlands is dependent ... -
Exploring and integrating local angling guide knowledge for examining tourism sustainability in the Bahamian Flats Fishing Sector
(University of Waterloo, 2020-01-27)Tourism globally is ranked as the world’s third largest export category, and 2017 marked the eighth consecutive year of sustained growth in the sector (UNWTO, 2018). Tourism represented 10% of the global gross domestic ... -
Exploring Branding Opportunities for the Ecolodge Market
(University of Waterloo, 2017-04-24)The focus of this thesis is on the development of a brand strategy for mid-scale ecolodge businesses. This is an important area of concern within the ecolodge industry as there is no system in place to recognize quality ...