Masters Degrees (Geography and Environmental Studies)
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Investigating the diffusion and adoption of organic and biodynamic winemaking in the Western Cape
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Sustainable development has become a constant concern, especially in the agricultural sector. Pesticides and herbicides were introduced in South Africa in the late 1970s and early 1980s and quickly became ... -
Mapping wheat water use, yield gap and productivity based on climate and satellite data in the Berg River Catchment
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The world population is forecast to increase substantially in the coming decades and doubling of current food production to meet expected demand is envisaged. The Western Cape (WC) of South Africa (SA) ... -
The application of synthetic aperture radar for the detection and mapping of small-scale mining in Ghana
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Artisanal and small-scale mining (SSM) is a cause of major environmental concern in developing countries. In Ghana, SSM is a mixture of legal and illegal operations where illegal mining is referred to as ... -
Exploring hemp farming as a sustainable agriculture in South Africa, using a social-ecological systems approach
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Smallholder communities in the rural regions of South Africa are becoming increasingly vulnerable to challenges associated with climate change and socio-economic conditions. This study includes an exploration ... -
Determining spatial and temporal change in household solid waste composition within Stellenbosch local municipality
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The quantities in which solid waste is generated are continuously increasing throughout the world. If waste is not treated or disposed of in an appropriate manner, the consequences for societies and ... -
2-D and 3-D proximal remote sensing for yield estimation in a Shiraz vineyard
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Precision viticulture aims to minimise production input expenses through the efficient management of vineyards, yielding the desired quantity and quality, while reducing the environmental footprint ... -
An integrated approach to grassland productivity modelling using spectral mixture analysis, primary production and Google Earth Engine
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Grassland degradation can have a severe impact on condition, productivity and consequently grazing potential. Current conventional methods for monitoring and managing grasslands are time-consuming, ... -
Machine learning and high spatial resolution multi-temporal Sentinel-2 imagery for crop type classification
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Spatially-explicit crop type information is useful for estimating agricultural production areas. Such information is used for various monitoring and decision-making applications, including crop insurance, ... -
Efficacy of machine learning and lidar data for crop type mapping
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Accurate crop type maps are important for obtaining agricultural statistics such as water use or harvest estimations. The traditional approach to obtaining maps of cultivated fields is by manually digitising ... -
Agricultural field boundary delineation using earth observation methods and multi-temporal Sentinel-2 imagery
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Accurate and up-to-date agricultural monitoring systems are critical for forecasting crop yield, planning resources and assessing the impact of threats to production (such as droughts or floods). The ... -
Using LiDAR derivatives to estimate sediment grain size on beaches in False Bay
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The coastal zone is a dynamic environment that is regulated and influenced by natural ocean processes and anthropogenic phenomena. Beaches are important elements within the coastal zone and are highly ... -
Urban heat islands in South Africa: A case study of Cape Town
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: No English Astract available -
TOD PRECINCTS SPATIAL RELATIONSHIPS: Comparing Different Station Precincts of the City of Tshwane
(2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In different parts of cities and in different income areas, transit-oriented development (TOD)precincts take a different shape and form,making the spatial distribution of property ownership within precincts ... -
The effect of building density on housing prices and the supply of housing in Stellenbosch: the application of a Hedonic Price Model.
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Densification has received considerable interest worldwide as a solution to the exacerbated housing demands that are normally associated with rapid urbanization. The Stellenbosch housing market is ... -
Remote sensing approach for examining changes in water use in relation to climate variability and land cover change
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Water use related research in Southern Africa is currently critical; this is not only a result of current and projected impacts of climate change on water resources but the growing tension among different ... -
The effects of different housing and basic services on disease
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The prevalence and increase of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer, and chronic respiratory diseases, are a major threat to human health and development ... -
Characteristics and patterns of migration to and from Mpumalanga Province, 2011-2016
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Migration can be defined as the movement by persons, households or crowds of people from one area to another. The movement can be permanent, temporary, voluntary, involuntary,i internal or external. ... -
Analysing determinants of housing tenure A cross sectional analysis in the City of Tshwane Metropolitan
(2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: According to the census 2011 tenure is, divided into five categories: “Owned but not yet paid off”, “Owned and fully paid off”, “rented”,“occupied and rent free” and “tenure other”. The integral focus of ... -
Business clustering and conceptual corridor design of Voortrekker Road, Cape Town
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Segregation policies of the Apartheid Era have led to various spatial development challenges which are still felt to a large degree in our modern urban environment (Warnich & Verster 2005). This is evident ... -
Analysis of the fire hazard posed by petrol stations in Stellenbosch and the extent to which planning acknowledges risk
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The study aimed to investigate the extent to which land-use planning in Stellenbosch, South Africa, considers the fire-risk posed by petrol stations, and the implications for public safety, as well as ...
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