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Northern Sea Route Cargo Flows and Infrastructure- Present State And
Northern Sea Route Cargo Flows and Infrastructure – Present State and Future Potential By Claes Lykke Ragner FNI Report 13/2000 FRIDTJOF NANSENS INSTITUTT THE FRIDTJOF NANSEN INSTITUTE Tittel/Title Sider/Pages Northern Sea Route Cargo Flows and Infrastructure – Present 124 State and Future Potential Publikasjonstype/Publication Type Nummer/Number FNI Report 13/2000 Forfatter(e)/Author(s) ISBN Claes Lykke Ragner 82-7613-400-9 Program/Programme ISSN 0801-2431 Prosjekt/Project Sammendrag/Abstract The report assesses the Northern Sea Route’s commercial potential and economic importance, both as a transit route between Europe and Asia, and as an export route for oil, gas and other natural resources in the Russian Arctic. First, it conducts a survey of past and present Northern Sea Route (NSR) cargo flows. Then follow discussions of the route’s commercial potential as a transit route, as well as of its economic importance and relevance for each of the Russian Arctic regions. These discussions are summarized by estimates of what types and volumes of NSR cargoes that can realistically be expected in the period 2000-2015. This is then followed by a survey of the status quo of the NSR infrastructure (above all the ice-breakers, ice-class cargo vessels and ports), with estimates of its future capacity. Based on the estimated future NSR cargo potential, future NSR infrastructure requirements are calculated and compared with the estimated capacity in order to identify the main, future infrastructure bottlenecks for NSR operations. The information presented in the report is mainly compiled from data and research results that were published through the International Northern Sea Route Programme (INSROP) 1993-99, but considerable updates have been made using recent information, statistics and analyses from various sources. -
Otss: Oulu Traffic Simulation System
FACULTY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Thang Luu OTSS: OULU TRAFFIC SIMULATION SYSTEM Master’s Thesis Degree Programme in Computer Science and Engineering September 2017 Thang L. (2017) OTSS: Oulu Traffic Simulation System. University of Oulu, Degree Programme in Computer Science and Engineering. Master’s Thesis, 56 p. ABSTRACT This thesis presents the design and the implementation of Oulu Traffic Simulation System (OTSS), a traffic simulation system for the City of Oulu, Finland. Following agent-based approach, the simulation generates artificial agents that represent the population synthesis of the City of Oulu. Data from several sources, including official statistics, government-organized open data and crowdsourced information were collected and used as input for the simulation. Two traffic demand models are presented in this thesis: (1) the random model which generates traffic trips as random, discrete events; and (2) the activity-based model which defines traffic trips as sequential events in the agents' day plan. The software development of the system follows the spiral model of software development and enhancement. During the implementation, several development cycles were conducted before the UML software design. The system was executed on two computation systems to test its real-time performance. To evaluate the traffic models, data extracted from the simulation was compared with aggregated survey data from Finnish Transport Agency and traffic count stations around the city. The results showed that a typical server is capable of running the simulation, and even though there were differences in the duration and distance of individual trips, the simulation reflects real-life traffic count significantly well. -
UUPUU, Galerie Forsblom, Helsi
ESKO MÄNNIKKÖ Born 1959, Finland Lives and works in Oulu SOLO EXHIBITIONS 2017 Esko Männikkö: UUPUU, Galerie Forsblom, Helsinki 2016 Time Flies, Gothenburg Museum of Art, Sweden 2015 Time Flies, Collezione Maramotti, Reggio Emilia, Italy Time Flies, Huis Marseilles, Amsterdam, The Netherlands Time Flies, Yancey Richardson Gallery, New York 2014 Time Flies, Turku Art Museum, Turku Time Flies, Taidehalli, Helsinki, Finland Retrospective, Kunsthalle Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland 2013 PEMOHT, with Pekka Turunen, Galerie Nordenhake, Berlin 2011 Yancey Richardson Gallery, New York Harmony Sisters, Galerie Nordenhake, Stockholm 2010 Blues Brothers, Galerie Nordenhake, Berlin Harmony Sisters, Yancey Richardson Gallery, New York Cocktails, OMR, Mexico City, Mexico 2009 Harmony Sisters, Galleria Suzy Shammah, Milan, Italy Cocktails, Bomuldsfabriken Kunsthall, Arendal, Norway Organized Freedom, Yancey Richardson Gallery, New York Organized Freedom, Dogenhaus Galerie, Leipzig, Germany 2008 Cocktails, Kulturens Kus, Luleå, Sweden Cocktails, Kristianstads Konsthall, Kristianstad, Sweden Harmony Sisters, Nils Staerk Contemporary Art, Gopenhagen, Denmark 2007 Cocktails, Millesgården Konsthall, Stockholm, Sweden Harmony Sisters, Galerie Rudolphe Janssen, Brussels, Belgium Harmony Sisters, Rantagalleria, Oulu, Finland 2006 Cocktails, Yancey Richardson Gallery, New York Southern Comfort, Galleria Suzy Shammah, Milan, Italy Retrospective exhibition, Kursaal Art Museum, San Sebastian, Spain Harmony Sisters, Galerie Nordenhake, Berlin 2005 Galeria Estrany – -
Case “Triangel” Retreat in Haukipudas
FACULTY OF TECHNOLOGY Application of Innovative Energy Solutions for a Hotel Complex in Northern Finland: Case “Triangel” retreat in Haukipudas Alec Svoboda Supervisors: D.Sc.(Tech.) Arja Sarpola Professor Eva Pongrácz, Docent, D.Sc.(Tech.) Ph.D, M.Sc. (Tech.) Antonio Caló Environmental Engineering Master’s Thesis October 2018 2 ABSTRACT FOR THESIS University of Oulu Faculty of Technology Degree Programme (Bachelor's Thesis, Master’s Thesis) Major Subject (Licentiate Thesis) Environmental Engineering Author Thesis Supervisor Svoboda, Alec Sarpola A, D.Sc. (Tech) Title of Thesis , Application of Innovative Energy Solutions for a Hotel Complex in Northern Finland: Case “Triangel” retreat in Haukipudas Major Subject Type of Thesis SubmissionDocent, Date Number of Pages Environmental Engineering Master’s thesis November 2018 88 D.Sc. ( Abstract With new legislation being passed within the EU to help reach the 2050 emissions goals, new innovative methods are being researched and implemented in different countries andT regions. To obtain the goals outlined in Finland, various renewable energy technologies are being implemented throughout the country. This thesis was completed within the FREED project, whose goal is to make these innovative energy solutions accessible to more regions. One specific technology used in this project and expected to increase in the future is solar photovoltaics (PV). ech.) This work focuses on the Triangel retreat, a hotel complex planned for the shore of Hämeenjärvi lake just north of Oulu, Finland in Haukipudas. The retreat aims for the concept of a “silence” retreat where guests can relax in nature while enjoying the typical amenities of a normal hotel complex. To fit this model while also helping reach the 2050 emissions goal, unobtrusive renewable energy sources are planned for use. -
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Environmental and Climate Technologies 2021, vol. 25, no. 1, pp. 281–294 https://doi.org/10.2478/rtuect-2021-0020 https://content.sciendo.com Positive Energy District (PED) Selected Projects Assessment, Study towards the Development of Further PEDs Sofia RUEDA CASTELLANOS1∗, Xabat OREGI2 1Faculty of Engineering, University of Mons, 9 Rue de Houdain 7000, Mons, Belgium 1University of the Basque Country UPV/ EHU, Plaza Ingeniero Torres Quevedo 1-1 48013 Bilbao, Spain 1Department of Mechanical Engineering, Heriot-Watt University, UK EH14 4AS, Edinburgh, Scotland 2CAVIAR Research Group, Department of Architecture, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Plaza Oñati, 2, 20018, San Sebastián, Spain Abstract – Positive Energy District (PED) is a relatively new concept from which many projects are planned, however, only a few cases are currently close to be materialized, therefore, in this study the PED projects in operation and in implementation process in existing districts are gathered in order to serve as a base for future PEDs. In this sense, certain points of each selected project are highlighted due to their relevance within the project development and their replicability potential. Furthermore, intending to learn from the experience of the assessed case-studies, this paper aims to understand the current situation regarding PED implementation to simplify the development of further PEDs. Keywords – Energy performance of buildings; Positive Energy District (PED); PED solutions; Smart Cities; Positive Energy Block (PEB); urban energy transition 1. INTRODUCTION Jointly with the population growth in cities, environmental and energy challenges are increasing. From this perspective, the necessity for a significant decrease in greenhouse gas emissions, the increment of the share for renewable energy and the improvement in energy efficiency are targeted through energy and climate goals. -
Lighthouse.Eu
lighthouse.eu Newsletter November 2017 . EUROPEAN UNION Northern Periphery and . .. Arctic Programme .• • Investing in your future ... European Regional DevelopmentFund 2014-2020 1 elighthouse activities in Sisimiut, Greenland ARTEK in Sisimiut, Greenland have been busy in delivering elighthouse activities to their local region. ARTEK conducts research, innovation and research-based consultancy in arctic technology. Read More 2 Energy Monitoring and Analysis of a Passive house Preschool, Umea,Sweden Hedlunda pre-school is one of the few public building in northern Sweden, which is certified as a passive house. The building is estimated to use about 10-15% heating energy of a "normal" building. The building is not yet systematically evaluated and thus our task is to study its' energy performance. In this project, a detailed energy monitoring and evaluation of the building will be carried out. Read More 3 Energy Efficiency Agreement reward given to the City Of Oulu The City of Oulu was provided with an honorable mention during the Energy Efficiency Agreements 20 year's gala seminar. Acknowledgment was given to the long-term work through the Energy Efficiency Agreements 2008-2016. The City of Oulu was among the first cities in Finland to join the Energy Efficiency Agreement and to set a 9% energy savings target. Read More 4 Energy efficiency activities in the City of Oulu In Oulu, Finland an "Energy Efficiency Training in Repair Building" seminar was held on the lstNovember 2016 at Oulu University of Applied Sciences premises. The training was organized by Ari Jarvinen and Jouni Heiskanen who represented a company named lamit.fi (www.lamit.fi ). -
For the Future of Reindeer Husbandry) BEBO
BEBO Boazoealahusa boahtevuoda ovddas (For the Future of Reindeer Husbandry) BEBO WHAT IS IT? • international joint-organisation of educational networks in the fields of reindeer husbandry and other traditional livelihoods of Arctic indigenous peoples • operates as a development forum between educational institutes, enterprises and organisations BEBO THEMATIC NETWORK BEBO OBJECTIVES • to serve as a collaborative educational network for reindeer husbandry and other indigenous peoples’ traditional livelihoods in the Arctic regions • to preserve and develop indigenous peoples’ languages and cultures • to serve as a collaborative educational network for reindeer husbandry and other indigenous peoples’ traditional livelihoods in the Arctic regions • to preserve and develop indigenous peoples’ languages and cultures Exchange of students and teachers BEBO THEMATIC NETWORK BEBO OBJECTIVES • to organize projects in the field of reindeer husbandry, traditional handicraft, tourism and • cultural sensitive nursing • to develop new technologies of teaching of the native language, including distance learning and nomadic schools • to co-operate in the field of the media and cinema of the indigenous peoples • to organize actively various events, seminars, conferences and workshops for indigenous peoples BEBO AREAS OF WORK OF THE THEMATIC NETWORK BEBO • Reindeer herding and reindeer subsidiary livelihood co- operation • Indigenous Tourism Cooperation • Indigenous Language Cooperation • Indigenous Media Cooperation • Indigenous Cultural Cooperation • International -
(CEF) 2019 TRANSPORT MAP CALL Proposal for the Selection of Projects
Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) 2019 TRANSPORT MAP CALL Proposal for the selection of projects July 2020 Innovation and Networks Executive Agency THE PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS IN THIS PUBLICATION ARE AS SUPPLIED BY APPLICANTS IN THE TENTEC PROPOSAL SUBMIS- SION SYSTEM. THE INNOVATION AND NETWORKS EXECUTIVE AGENCY CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ISSUE ARISING FROM SAID DESCRIPTIONS. The Innovation and Networks Executive Agency is not liable for any consequence from the reuse of this publication. Brussels, Innovation and Networks Executive Agency (INEA), 2020 © European Union, 2020 Reuse is authorised provided the source is acknowledged. Distorting the original meaning or message of this document is not allowed. The reuse policy of European Commission documents is regulated by Decision 2011/833/EU (OJ L 330, 14.12.2011, p. 39). For any use or reproduction of photos and other material that is not under the copyright of the European Union, permission must be sought directly from the copyright holders. PDF ISBN 978-92-9208-086-0 doi:10.2840/16208 EF-02-20-472-EN-N Page 2 / 168 Table of Contents Commonly used abbreviations ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ -
Effects of an Isocaloric Healthy Nordic Diet on Insulin Sensitivity, Lipid Profile and Inflammation Markers in Metabolic Syndrome – a Randomized Study (SYSDIET)
Original Article doi: 10.1111/joim.12044 Effects of an isocaloric healthy Nordic diet on insulin sensitivity, lipid profile and inflammation markers in metabolic syndrome – a randomized study (SYSDIET) M. Uusitupa1,2, K. Hermansen3, M. J. Savolainen4, U. Schwab1,5, M. Kolehmainen1, L. Brader3, L. S. Mortensen3, L. Cloetens6, A. Johansson-Persson6,G.Onning€ 6, M. Landin-Olsson7, K.-H. Herzig8,9, J. Hukkanen4, F. Rosqvist10, D. Iggman10,11, J. Paananen1, K. J. Pulkki12, M. Siloaho1,4,13, L. Dragsted14, T. Barri14, K. Overvad15,16, K. E. Bach Knudsen17, M. S. Hedemann17, P. Arner18, I. Dahlman18, G. I. A. Borge19, P. Baardseth19, S. M. Ulven20, I. Gunnarsdottir21,S.Jonsdottir21, I. Thorsdottir21, M. Oresic22, K. S. Poutanen1,22, U. Riserus10 &B.Akesson6,23 From the 1Institute of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition, University of Eastern Finland; 2Research Unit, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland; 3Department of Medicine and Endocrinology MEA, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark; 4Institute of Clinical Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Oulu, Oulu, 5Institute of Clinical Medicine, Internal Medicine, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland; 6Biomedical Nutrition, Pure and Applied Biochemistry, Lund University, 7Department of Endocrinology, Skane University Hospital, Lund, Sweden; 8Institute of Biomedicine and Biocenter of Oulu, University of Oulu, Oulu, 9Department of Psychiatry, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland; 10Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism, -
Sources and Pathways 4.1
Chapter 4 Persistant toxic substances (PTS) sources and pathways 4.1. Introduction Chapter 4 4.1. Introduction 4.2. Assessment of distant sources: In general, the human environment is a combination Longrange atmospheric transport of the physical, chemical, biological, social and cultur- Due to the nature of atmospheric circulation, emission al factors that affect human health. It should be recog- sources located within the Northern Hemisphere, par- nized that exposure of humans to PTS can, to certain ticularly those in Europe and Asia, play a dominant extent, be dependant on each of these factors. The pre- role in the contamination of the Arctic. Given the spa- cise role differs depending on the contaminant con- tial distribution of PTS emission sources, and their cerned, however, with respect to human intake, the potential for ‘global’ transport, evaluation of long- chain consisting of ‘source – pathway – biological avail- range atmospheric transport of PTS to the Arctic ability’ applies to all contaminants. Leaving aside the region necessarily involves modeling on the hemi- biological aspect of the problem, this chapter focuses spheric/global scale using a multi-compartment on PTS sources, and their physical transport pathways. approach. To meet these requirements, appropriate modeling tools have been developed. Contaminant sources can be provisionally separated into three categories: Extensive efforts were made in the collection and • Distant sources: Located far from receptor sites in preparation of input data for modeling. This included the Arctic. Contaminants can reach receptor areas the required meteorological and geophysical informa- via air currents, riverine flow, and ocean currents. tion, and data on the physical and chemical properties During their transport, contaminants are affected by of both the selected substances and of their emissions. -
Recent Noteworthy Findings of Fungus Gnats from Finland and Northwestern Russia (Diptera: Ditomyiidae, Keroplatidae, Bolitophilidae and Mycetophilidae)
Biodiversity Data Journal 2: e1068 doi: 10.3897/BDJ.2.e1068 Taxonomic paper Recent noteworthy findings of fungus gnats from Finland and northwestern Russia (Diptera: Ditomyiidae, Keroplatidae, Bolitophilidae and Mycetophilidae) Jevgeni Jakovlev†, Jukka Salmela ‡,§, Alexei Polevoi|, Jouni Penttinen ¶, Noora-Annukka Vartija# † Finnish Environment Insitutute, Helsinki, Finland ‡ Metsähallitus (Natural Heritage Services), Rovaniemi, Finland § Zoological Museum, University of Turku, Turku, Finland | Forest Research Institute KarRC RAS, Petrozavodsk, Russia ¶ Metsähallitus (Natural Heritage Services), Jyväskylä, Finland # Toivakka, Myllyntie, Finland Corresponding author: Jukka Salmela ([email protected]) Academic editor: Vladimir Blagoderov Received: 10 Feb 2014 | Accepted: 01 Apr 2014 | Published: 02 Apr 2014 Citation: Jakovlev J, Salmela J, Polevoi A, Penttinen J, Vartija N (2014) Recent noteworthy findings of fungus gnats from Finland and northwestern Russia (Diptera: Ditomyiidae, Keroplatidae, Bolitophilidae and Mycetophilidae). Biodiversity Data Journal 2: e1068. doi: 10.3897/BDJ.2.e1068 Abstract New faunistic data on fungus gnats (Diptera: Sciaroidea excluding Sciaridae) from Finland and NW Russia (Karelia and Murmansk Region) are presented. A total of 64 and 34 species are reported for the first time form Finland and Russian Karelia, respectively. Nine of the species are also new for the European fauna: Mycomya shewelli Väisänen, 1984,M. thula Väisänen, 1984, Acnemia trifida Zaitzev, 1982, Coelosia gracilis Johannsen, 1912, Orfelia krivosheinae Zaitzev, 1994, Mycetophila biformis Maximova, 2002, M. monstera Maximova, 2002, M. uschaica Subbotina & Maximova, 2011 and Trichonta palustris Maximova, 2002. Keywords Sciaroidea, Fennoscandia, faunistics © Jakovlev J et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited. -
Transportation and Logistics
80 Group Profile Strategic Report Corporate Governance Information for Shareholders Consolidated Financial Statements Additional Information / Business Overview / Transportation and logistics The Company’s transportation and logistics assets Own sea fleet Own river fleet Own rail car Operated aircraft fleet ϐ 6 ice-class vessels ϐ 555 vessels and locomotive fleet ϐ 31 aircraft ϐ 16 helicopters (operated by Norilsk Avia) ϐ 163 self-propelled vessels ϐ 118 container flatcars ϐ 15 planes (operated by NordStar Airlines, ϐ 392 towed vessels ϐ 1 switch locomotive former Moscow Branch of Taimyr Air ϐ 1 Yermak electric locomotive Company) ϐ 1 2М62 diesel locomotive The Company’s transportation and logistics assets also include Norilsk Airport and port terminals in Dry cargo shipmentsby the Company’s fleet, mln t Murmansk, Dudinka, Krasnoyarsk and Lesosibirsk. for the Company for third parties Norilsk Nickel has a unique Arctic cargo fleet comprising five Norilsk Nickel container vessels 2016 1.12 0.14 1.26 and one Yenisey heavy-duty ice-class tanker (ARC 7 under the PMPC classification). The vessels are 2015 1.03 0.14 1.17 able to break through 1.5 m thick Arctic ice without icebreaker support. The Company’s dry cargo fleet does not only ensure year-round service between Dudinka, Shipmentsby the Yenisey tanker, kt Murmansk, Arkhangelsk, Rotterdam and Hamburg sea ports, but also offers commercial voyages to for the Company for third parties other destinations. In 2016, 69 voyages were made from Dudinka (vs 63 voyages in 2015), including 11 2016 115 80 195 direct voyages to European ports. 2015 114 49 163 The Yenisey tanker ensures export deliveries of gas condensate from the Pelyatkinskoye Gas Condensate Field to European ports and operates commercial voyages to other destinations.