Browsing Theses and Dissertations (MU) by Thesis Advisor "Urban, Michael A. (Michael Andrew)"
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Assessment of the variability of spatial interpolation methods using elevation and drill hole data over the Magmont mine area, south-east Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)Spatial interpolation methods are widely used in fields of geoscience such as mineral exploration. Interpolation methods translate the distribution of discrete data into continuous field over a given study area. Many methods ... -
Community eclipse and Shanghai's lilong
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)With the rapid growth in the Shanghai (PRC) economy in recent years, many traditional residences, known as lilong, have been torn down in favor of modern buildings. The structure, long-term residency patterns, and alley-based ... -
Flood potential of Poyang Lake, China
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Poyang Lake, located in Jiangxi Province, China, is a large freshwater lake ([about]4000 km[superscript 2]) connected to the Yangtze River. Flooding ... -
It will rain if god wills it : local perceptions of climate change in the Futa Tooro of northern Senegal
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Populations in the Sahel are among the most vulnerable to climate change and variability (CCV). The increased temperatures and rainfall variability ... -
A natural classification of stream morphology and detection of channel unit periodicities in three Missouri streams
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)Recent declines in Missouri smallmouth bass raise concerns about the influence of anthropogenic modification on stream morphology and habitat. Channel units provide the necessary framework for linking the ecological, ... -
A study of the roles of geomorphology and perception in the implementation of stream restoration projects
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)Stream restoration is a popular management technique for addressing degraded freshwater resources in the United States. The implementation of restoration projects has created the need for administrative structures at the ... -
Surface waters most likely impacted by hormones from land-applied CAFO wastes in Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)The land application of livestock wastes is a significant potential contributor of environmental hormone contamination. Hormones from land-applied wastes have been detected in field runoff and in downstream surface waters. ...