Glossary
Glossary
Contains terms and definitions used in the reference book, the project and the structure of the Ontology.
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ScenarioA carefully constructed snapshot of the future. It can be also defined as a storyline that can be told in words and numbers which offer a description of how events can evolve over time. | |
Sector (Urban Sector)"That which is comprised of the following core sectors: (i) urban governance (i.e., community participation and partnership with the private sector); (ii) urban finance; and (iii) urban infrastructure and services (i.e., institutional strengthening and capacity building, water supply, sanitation and solid waste, urban transport, urban housing, and urban land management); (iv) security." | |
SedimentationThe process of deposition and consolidation of suspended material carried by water, waste water, or other liquids, by gravity. | |
Self-organisationAbility of actors and organisations to adapt their structure and strategy to the new challenges. | |
Selftranscendent values of benevolenceA state of being honest, ethical, helpful and loyal. | |
SensitivityMeasure of the response of the model output to variations in an input variable or parameter. | |
Separate systemSewer system, normally of two pipelines, one carrying wastewater and the other surface water. | |
SewageWastewater and/or surface water conveyed by a drain or sewer. | |
SewerPipeline or other construction, usually underground, designed to carry wastewater and/or surface water from more than one source. | |