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Deutsch: Neuprogrammierung / Español: Reprogramación / Português: Reprogramação / Français: Reprogrammation / Italiano: Riprogrammazione
Reflashing in the environmental context refers to the process of updating or modifying the firmware or software of electronic devices, particularly in automotive and industrial applications, to improve efficiency, reduce emissions, and extend product lifespan. This technique is commonly used in vehicle engine control units (ECUs) to optimise fuel consumption and lower pollutants, aligning with environmental regulations.
Deutsch: Reflexivität / Español: Reflectividad / Português: Reflectividade / Français: Réflectivité / Italiano: Riflettività
Reflectivity is the measure of how much light or radiation is reflected by a surface. In the environment context, it plays a crucial role in understanding climate dynamics, energy Balance, and the impact of various surfaces on global warming. Reflectivity is often expressed as a percentage and is directly related to the concept of albedo.
Deutsch: Kühlung / Español: Refrigeración / Português: Refrigeração / Français: RéfrigéRation / Italiano: Refrigerazione
Refrigeration in the environmental context refers to the process of cooling spaces, substances, or systems to lower temperatures using refrigerants and mechanical systems. While refrigeration is essential for preserving food, medical supplies, and creating comfortable indoor environments, it also has significant environmental implications. These include energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and the release of harmful refrigerants into the atmosphere, which contribute to climate change and ozone layer depletion.
Deutsch: Region / Español: Región / Português: Região - / Italiano: Regione geografica
A region is a geographical area broadly divided by phsyical characteristics (physical geography), human-impact characteristics (human geography), and the interactions between humanity and the environment (environmental geography).