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Investigation of multiwavelength correlations for the VHE gamma-ray blazar markarian 421 from 1995 to 2009
(2011)
The blazar Markarian 421 is an excellent laboratory for studying the physical processes within the jets of active galactic nuclei. In this thesis, a multiwavelength
database has been compiled using data from the Whipple ...
The drivers and dynamics of fisher behaviour In Irish fisheries
(2013)
It is widely acknowledged within the scientific community that a single species approach to European mixed fisheries can result in species-specific advice inconsistent with multi-species management objectives. Within the ...
Development and Validation of Numerical Tools to Implement Climate Sensitive Design and Control for Ground Source Heat Pumps with Horizontal Collectors
(2018)
At the outset of the 21st century, growth in the Sustainable Energy Technologies (SETs)
market is driven by the need to secure energy supply, limit the environmental impact of fossil
fuels and to generate economic growth. ...
Interactions between seabirds and pollution in Irish waters
(2017-01)
Seabirds are abundant and ubiquitous globally. They suffer pressure from many contemporary threats such as fisheries, invasive species and pollution. This thesis focuses on two different types of pollution: plastic litter ...
An examination of the marine tourism business sector in the West of Ireland: capabilities, performance and contribution to the regional economy
(2010)
This is a business research study with the primary aim being the examination of the marine tourism business sector in the West of Ireland and assessment of its contribution to the regional economy. According to the Irish ...
The development of a multi-agent design information management and support system
(2005)
The research presented in this thesis was developed as part of a project called Intelligent Agent Based Collaborative Design Information Management and Support Tools (I-DIMS). The I-DIMS project was funded by the Irish ...
Development of a method for the characterisation of the compliance and stiffness matrices of uncoupled laminates
(1999)
The mechanical behaviour of composite materials is defined by three matrices of
stiffness/compliance : in-plane, flexure and coupling matrix between in-plane and
flexure. The present work gives a method of test to ...
Defining habitat characteristics influencing the distribution, density and growth of Plaice (Pleuronectes Platessa) and Dab (Limanda Limanda) on west of Ireland nursery grounds
(2012)
Plaice (Pleuronectes platessa, L.) and dab (Limanda limanda, L.) are among the most abundant flatfishes in the north-eastern Atlantic region and the dominant species in shallow coastal nursery grounds. With increasing ...
Examining shifts in institutional positioning in the evolving Irish higher education system
(University of Bath School of Management (ICHEM), 2017-09)
The thesis investigates a highly interesting, perennial issue in the contemporary development of higher education in times of massification and public sector reform: forces for organisational homogeneity and differentiation ...
Implementation of a customer relationship management system in an SME
(2002)
The research conducted for this thesis has been carried out over a two year period as part of the Mobile Tools and Technology for customer care (MOTTO) project. The project was funded under the Applied Grant scheme ...