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Quantifying functionality of buildings to natural hazards
(2021)Continued functionality of critical infrastructure systems shortly after an earthquake is expected. However, experience has shown that this is often not the case. Building with limited or no structural damage may still ... -
Quantifying macrodetritus fluxes from a small temperate estuary
(CSIRO Publishing, 2017)Empirical measurements of estuary-to-coast material fluxes usually exclude the fraction of primary production that is exported as macrodetritus (marine plant litter), potentially leaving a gap in our understanding of the ... -
Quantifying relationships between kōura (Paranephrops planifrons) abundance and micro-habitat features in Waikato hill-country streams
(The University of Waikato, 2019)Kōura (Paranephrops planifrons) is considered a taonga species by Māori and was once an abundant traditional fishery harvested throughout New Zealand. Kōura populations are under pressure in Waikato hill-country streams ... -
Quantifying relationships between land-use gradients and structural and functional indicators of stream ecological integrity
(Wiley, 2012)1. Modification of natural landscapes and land-use intensification are global phenomena that can result in a range of differing pressures on lotic ecosystems. We analysed national-scale databases to quantify the relationship ... -
Quantifying temporal and spatial variations in sediment, nitrogen and phosphorus transport in stream inflows to a large eutrophic lake
(Royal Society of Chemistry, 2013)High-frequency sampling of two major stream inflows to a large eutrophic lake (Lake Rotorua, New Zealand) was conducted to measure inputs of total suspended sediment (TSS), and fractions of nitrogen and phosphorus (P). A ... -
Quantifying the properties of low-cost powder metallurgy titanium alloys
(2017-02)The extensive industrial employment of titanium is hindered by its high production costs where reduction of these costs can be achieved using cheap alloying elements and appropriate alternative processing techniques. In ... -
Quantifying the trade impact of non-tariff measures: Econometric and CGE Analysis
(The University of Waikato, 2018)This thesis focuses on the impact of non-tariff measures (NTMs) on merchandise trade. NTMs are broadly defined as policy measures, other than tariffs, which may have an impact on international trade in goods and services. ... -
Quantitative chemical indicators to assess the gradation of compression wood
(Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co. KG, 2009-07)A chemistry-based parameter has been sought for determining the gradation of compression wood (CW), i.e., the severity, in tissues of Pinus radiata wood. Fluorescence microscopy was the reference for characterisation of ... -
Quantitative Comparison of Benthic Habitat Maps Derived From Multibeam Echosounder Backscatter Data
(University of Waikato, 2011)In the last decade, following the growing concern for the conservation of marine ecosystems, a wide range of approaches has been developed to achieve the identification, classification and mapping of seabed types and of ... -
Quantitative estimates of fish abundance from boat electrofishing
(Conference held 11-15 July 2005, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia, 2006)Multiple removals by boat electro-fishing were used to estimate fish populations in non-wadeable habitats in New Zealand lakes and rivers. Mean capture probability was 0.47±h0.10 (± 95% CI) from 35 population estimates ... -
Quantitative experimental comparison of single-beam, sidescan, and multibeam benthic habitat maps
(Oxford University Press, 2010)Map comparison is a relatively uncommon practice in acoustic seabed classification to date, contrary to the field of land remote sensing, where it has been developed extensively over recent decades. The aim here is to ... -
Quantitative landslide susceptibility assessment of the Waikato region using GIS
(The University of Waikato, 2010)Areas that have experienced landslide events in the past and the conditioning factors present at these sites can be used to identify areas of the same or similar susceptibility. This can be achieved through a landslide ... -
Quantitative Methodology for Measuring Natural Character in New Zealand's Coastal Environments
(University of Waikato, 2011)Anecdotal evidence points to an overall loss of coastal natural character in New Zealand since preserving the natural character of the coastal environment first became a statutory policy-goal in 1973. Today the preservation ... -
Quantitative mineral mapping of drill core surfaces II: long-wave infrared mineral characterization using μXRF and machine learning
(Society of Economic Geologists, 2020)Long-wave infrared (LWIR) spectra can be interpreted using a Random Forest machine learning approach to predict mineral species and abundances. In this study, hydrothermally altered carbonate rock core samples from the ... -
Quaternary environmental change in New Zealand and its effects on the soil pattern
(New Zealand Society of Soil Science, 2000)NZ is an exceptional place for studying environmental change and soil evolution during the Quaternary: (1) it lies in a climatically sensitive, oceanic location spanning 17 degrees of the mid-latitudes; (2) its active plate ... -
Quaternary environmental change in New Zealand: a review
(1999)The discovery that orbital variations are the driving force behind Quaternary climate change provides an impetus to set local and regional records of environmental change into the global context, a principle that has been ... -
Quaternary research in New Zealand and relationship to the International Union for Quaternary Research (INQUA)
(School of Science, University of Waikato, 2019)Many of the top Quaternary science specialists globally are members of the International Union for Quaternary Research (INQUA), and a number of New Zealand Quaternary scientists are in that category. Membership of INQUA ... -
Quaternary research in New Zealand and relationship to the International Union for Quaternary Research (INQUA).
(School of Science, University of Waikato., 2018)Many of the top Quaternary science specialists globally are members of the International Union for Quaternary Research (INQUA), and a number of New Zealand Quaternary scientists are in that category. Membership of INQUA ... -
Quaternary research in New Zealand and relationship to the International Union for Quaternary Research (INQUA). Annual Report for the Catalyst Fund: Influence 2017 (with Appendix).
(School of Science, University of Waikato, Hamilton., 2018)It is anticipated that this report has been discussed in some form with the national committee or organisation identified above and provides the wider view of this network. I have discussed the report with some of the ... -
Quaternary research in New Zealand since 2000: an overview
(Australasian Quaternary Association, 2012)With the AQUA milestone of 30 years it seems an appropriate time to review the progress and achievements of Quaternary research in New Zealand. This article highlights some of the major achievements since the formal review ...
