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  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    VE-I-4: Road accidents due to weather conditions and weather patterns

    The picture shows a car driving on a road covered in water. It is clear to see that the headlights and windscreen wipers are switched on. Heavy rain is falling.

    … a research programme was launched by the Federal Highway Institute (BASt) in 2011. This programme is entitled ‘Adaptation of road transport infrastructure to … network ‘Knowledge – Skill – Action’.   168 - StBA –Statistisches Bundesamt (Hg.) 2011: Unfallentwicklung auf deutschen Straßen 2010. Begleitmaterial zur Pressekonferenz am 6. Juli 2011 in Berlin. Wiesbaden, 38 pp. …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    KM-R-2: Land protection dykes without safety deficit – case study

    The picture shows an aerial view of a land protection dyke under construction. In the background, there are agricultural areas and houses as well as standing water visible.

    … proportion than the value of 76.5 % determined by the previous safety inspection in 2011. Nevertheless, as a result of the severe storm surge known as Xaver in 2014, a … unsafe. The strong decline in 2012 is due to the hydrological safety inspection in 2011 of land protection dykes based on a higher safety criterion applied than in … proportion than the value of 76.5 % determined by the previous safety inspection in 2011. Nevertheless, as a result of the severe storm surge known as Xaver in 2014, a …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    HUE-4: Adaptation to climate change at the municipal level

    The picture shows a slightly hilly landscape characterised by agricultural activity. The centre of the picture shows a village embedded in the landscape. In an almost cloudless sky which is already tinged with orange, you can see a low sun wrapping the landscape in a warm light.

    … reflects the Federal government’s commitment in this regard. In the period from 2011 to 2019 funding was disbursed within the framework of the NKI and the Municipal … of relevant stakeholders and indicate options for action at a local level. Between 2011 and 2021 a total of 44 towns, districts and regions were awarded funds … reflects the Federal government’s commitment in this regard. In the period from 2011 to 2019 funding was disbursed within the framework of the NKI and the Municipal …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    BS-R-4: Active emergency relief responders in civic protection

    The picture shows three emergency vehicles operated by the fire brigade and the THW emergency relief organisation: The vehicles are standing on a National Road, one of them is a fire-fighting group vehicle. A man wearing a high-visibility vest and a pair of THW livery trousers can be seen running along the middle gangway.

    … of volunteers was the suspension of compulsory military service starting in 2011. This affected in particular the age group of 20 to 25 year olds. For the TWH, … additional demand exists above all in local associations in rural regions. Up until 2011, the THW managed to recruit annually around 2,500 individuals owing to the … of volunteers was the suspension of compulsory military service starting in 2011. This affected in particular the age group of 20 to 25 year olds. For the TWH, …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    VE-I-1 + 2: Flood closures and low water restrictions on the Rhine

    … of low-water phases lasting well into November or December. This is true for 2011, 2015 and latterly especially in 2018. For the Lower Rhine, the time series … of low-water phases lasting well into November or December. This is true for 2011, 2015 and latterly especially in 2018. For the Lower Rhine, the time series …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BAU-R-1: Recreation areas

    The picture shows an aerial photograph of the ‘Straße des 17. Juni’, a street commemorating the building of the Berlin Wall (the anniversary of German unification takes place annually on 17th June). To the right and left of this street, you can see the canopy of trees in the Große Tiergarten park. The city’s silhouette is visible in the picture’s horizon, including the Reichstags building, tv tower, cathedral and the Brandenburg Gate.

    … impacts on the data series. Nevertheless, the data series for the years of 2011 to 2015 shows that the extent of provision of recreation areas in the … impacts on the data series. Nevertheless, the data series for the years of 2011 to 2015 shows that the extent of provision of recreation areas in the …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    GE-R-4: Submissions for the Mückenatlas

    The picture shows the fingers of two hands in rubber gloves, in the process of using tweezers to place dead mosquitoes on to a cover glass for microscopic examination.

    … in order to facilitate more active measures.   55 - Früh B., Koßmann M., Roos M. 2011: Frankfurt am Main im Klimawandel. Eine Untersuchung zur städtischen … in order to facilitate more active measures.   55 - Früh B., Koßmann M., Roos M. 2011: Frankfurt am Main im Klimawandel. Eine Untersuchung zur städtischen …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 17.12.2024

    BAU-I-3: Cooling degree days

    The picture shows the glass frontage of a house reflecting the sun. Some of the windows are part-shaded by means of external roller shutters.

    … Barbosa P. 2015: European degree-day climatologies and trends for the period 1951–2011. In: International Journal of Climatology 35 (1): 25–36. doi: 10.1002/joc.3959 … Barbosa P. 2015: European degree-day climatologies and trends for the period 1951–2011. In: International Journal of Climatology 35 (1): 25–36. doi: 10.1002/joc.3959 …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    GE-I-6: Contamination of bathing waters by cyanobacteria burdens

    The picture shows the palm of a hand stroking the surface of a water body.

    … be validated by individual surveys carried out in situ. For the years from 2003 to 2011 and from 2016 onwards, suitable satellites were available. In the years … be validated by individual surveys carried out in situ. For the years from 2003 to 2011 and from 2016 onwards, suitable satellites were available. In the years …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    BAU-I-1 + 2: Heat stress in urban areas and summer heat island effect

    … inhabitants will be affected by heat stresses.   135 - Früh B., Koßmann M., Roos M. 2011: Frankfurt am Main im Klimawandel. Eine Untersuchung zur städtischen … inhabitants will be affected by heat stresses.   135 - Früh B., Koßmann M., Roos M. 2011: Frankfurt am Main im Klimawandel. Eine Untersuchung zur städtischen …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 11.12.2024

    WW-I-4: Floodwater

    The picture shows a village – situated on the slope of a hill – inundated by floodwater. Some of the lower buildings and some lower floors of houses have been flooded.

    … most strongly. The most recent major winter flood event occurred in January 2011, with focal points again in the Elbe and Main areas, while other river basins … most strongly. The most recent major winter flood event occurred in January 2011, with focal points again in the Elbe and Main areas, while other river basins …