Difference-frequency ultrasound generation from microbubbles under dual-frequency excitation

The difference-frequency (DF) ultrasound generated by using parametric effect promises to improve detection depth owing to its low attenuation, which is beneficial for deep tissue imaging. With ultrasound contrast agents infusion, the harmonic components scattered from the microbubbles, including DF, can be generated due to the nonlinear vibration. A theoretical study on the DF generation from microbubbles under the dual-frequency excitation is proposed in formula based on the solution of the RPNNP equation. The optimisation of the DF generation is discussed associated with the applied acoustic pressure, frequency, and the microbubble size. Experiments are performed to validate the theoretical predictions by using a dual-frequency signal to excite microbubbles. Both the numerical and experimental results demonstrate that the optimised DF ultrasound can be achieved as the difference frequency is close to the resonance frequency of the microbubble and improve the contrast-to-tissue ratio in imaging.     

Further eötvös correction error reduction through the utilization of baseline radio navigation systems

The current accuracy of sea‐going and airborne gravity measurements is not bounded by the precision of the gravimeter but by the precision with which external parameters such as vehicle velocity (speed), azimuthal heading, and geographic position can be determined. Uncertainties in these parameters are summed up in the Eötvös correction in the reduction of the measured data. This work investigates the suitability of baseline navigation systems, in particular Loran‐C and Omega, to further reduce the uncertainty of the Eötvös correction. Emphasis is placed on the velocity measurement error. A new algorithm is developed which derives velocity based upon the change in hyperbolic (or circular) grid readings, as opposed to the standard change in geographic position technique. A comparative analysis shows the new algorithm to be as precise as the currently used conventional calculation. Further, this simplified technique is accompanied with a 20‐fold reduction in computational complexity. Application of the results presented in this paper to the Loran‐C and Omega systems shows a velocity determination capability of 0.1 knot over a six minute integration time, and 0.05 knot for a 15 minute integration time for Loran‐C. The minimum error attainable in Omega is 0.1 knot when determined over a 17 minute measurement time. Further precision can be gleaned by applying the calculated error as a correction to subsequent velocity calculations.     

Robust ROV path following considering disturbance and measurement error using data fusion

ROV accurate path following is challenging due to system unmodeled dynamics, disturbances and navigation sensors error. The model uncertainty and disturbances are commonly treated using robust methods such as the sliding mode controller where by incorporating an integral action in the zero tracking error is also guaranteed. Practically, the ROV position data is often computed using low cost inertial measurement unit (IMU) with outputs contaminated with bias and noise. Failure of mission is an immediate consequence of employing such biased sensors. However, the problem can be circumvented using the concept of redundant measurements and data fusion. In this respect, a set of 12 measurements from IMU, magnetometer and Doppler velocity log (DVL) are employed where the last two are aided sensors. The set up is shown to be capable of providing ROV path following with zero (in average) steady state tracking error irrespective of its dynamic parameters, environmental disturbances and erroneous data; as if it enjoys the exact values of the position of the ROV. It means that the combined DVL and magnetometer are sufficient for filtering the IMU biased measurements. Various simulations conducted confirm the results.     

海道测量声剖密度的确定方法研究

基于声剖选取引起的深度误差模型,利用实测数据,分析比较了不同选取方法对测深结果的影响。通过仿真计算,对相邻时刻声剖点的平均声速差值与深度、波束角、断层差值的关系进行了阐述,提出了通过确定相邻声剖点平均声速差值来确定声剖密度的方法,对实际工作有一定的参考价值。     

Examination of targeting methods in a simplified setting

The effectiveness of 2 methods for targeting observations is examined using a T21 L3 QG model in a perfect model context. Target gridpoints are chosen using the pseudo‐inverse (the inverse composed of the first three singular vectors only) and the quasi‐inverse or backward integration (running the tangent equations with a negative time‐step). The effectiveness of a target is measured by setting the analysis error to zero in a region surrounding the target and noting the impact on the forecast error in the verification region. In a post‐time setting, when the targets are based on forecast errors that are known exactly, both methods provide targets that are significantly better than targets chosen at random within a broad region upstream of the verification region. When uncertainty is added to the verifying analysis such that the forecast error is known inexactly, the pseudo‐inverse targets still perform very well, while the backward integration targets are degraded. This degradation due to forecast uncertainty is especially significant when the targets are a function of height as well as horizontal position. When an ensemble‐forecast difference is used in place of the inexact forecast error, the backward integration targets may be improved considerably. However, this significant improvement depends on the characteristics of the initial‐time ensemble perturbation. Pseudo‐inverse targets based on ensemble forecast differences are comparable to pseudo‐inverse targets based on exact forecast errors. Targets based on the largest analysis error are also found to be considerably more effective than random targets. The collocation of the backward integration and pseudo‐inverse targets appears to be a good indicator of target skill.     

非接触式六自由度运动测量与分析方法

本文提供了一种非接触式六自由度运动测量与分析方法。首先应用位置测量仪（ＰＳＤ）对安置在模型上的红外线发光源（ＬＥＤ）进行测量,然后用所编制的软件计算出模型的六个自由度运动情况。该方法避免了接触式测量仪对模型作用一定的力而产生的误差,同时具有较高的位置解析度与频率响应能力,测量结果精度较高。该方法可同时测量空间三个点的运动坐标从而可用计算机求得模型在空间的六个自由度运动情况。测量与分析结果令人满意。     

Geochemistry and provenance of a multiple-stage fan in the Upper Miocene to the Pliocene in the Yinggehai and Qiongdongnan basins,offshore South China Sea

The Yinggehai and Qiongdongnan basins in the northwestern South China Sea preserve a large volume of Cenozoic sediments. However, their sources are still remain controversial and need a further research. This paper uses discriminant diagrams and bivariate plots of major, trace and rare earth elements, combined with heavy mineral data and detrital zircon U-Pb ages to determine the provenance, source area weathering and tectonic setting of the Upper Miocene to Pliocene sediments in the Yinggehai and Qiongdongnan basins, offshore South China Sea. The sandstone samples used in this study are characterized by four features: (i) The studied sandstones are first-cycle deposits, no recycling processes are recorded in these sediments, and there is a low degree of weathering conditions in the source areas. (ii) The sandstones from the DF fan, LD fan and Central Canyon System may have a similar source, being derived from an old upper continental crust mainly composed of felsic igneous source rocks. (iii) Detrital zircon U-Pb ages suggest that Central Vietnam is likely to be the dominant source of the DF fan, LD fan and Central Canyon System. (iv) The tectonic setting of the sandstones in the DF fan, LD fan and Central Canyon System belongs to the continental island arc (CIA) or the active continental margin (ACM) fields.     

Performance of a broad-band acoustic Doppler current profiler

A new broadband acoustic Doppler current profiler (ADCP) is described, with a useful range comparable to that of a commercially available narrowband (incoherent) system of the same acoustic frequency, but having enhanced performance. The extra performance may be traded off among (1) reduced velocity variance, (2) reduced averaging time, and (3) finer depth resolution. This improvement permits the observation of phenomena with smaller time and space scales than is now possible with available ADCPs. An expression predicting r.m.s. velocity error in terms of system parameters and the measured acoustic data is given and is shown to be consistent with the independently measured velocity error among redundant beams. Two major sources of bias error in incoherent ADCPs are shown to be much reduced for the broadband system. Field data demonstrating the improved performance over the existing incoherent ADCP are shown for cases of both strong and weak shear     

基于连续帧间差分的抛弃式探头三维下沉运动处理方法研究

抛弃式探头由无人机装载,能够在较远目标区域和危险海域开展海洋水文环境剖面参数的测量。通过安装不同传感器,可以实现对温度、盐度的剖面测量,其深度的测量采用数学方法计算得到。针对双摄像机水箱实验获得的5个不同攻角实验结果,分析了常用的运动目标的检测方法,最终选择基于连续帧间差分法,确定探头的三维坐标位置,进而得到探头下沉运动的三维运动轨迹和速度曲线等信息。探头从水面释放后攻角在下沉过程中不断调整,改变运动姿态,同时伴随自身的旋转,抵消水平方向阻力作用,初始攻角产生的深度测量误差主要体现在加速过程,探头达到匀速运动后测量误差不变,在不考虑横流的情况下,探头最后以匀速垂直下落运动。     

海道测量中测线定位数据处理的三种模型

为了对海道测量中测线定位精度进行评估,以及为补偿测线系统误差的需要,提出了实测定位折线模型,同时在利用小波降噪算法求得拟合航迹线的基础上,提出了拟合定位测线的概念,针对测线的不同形态给出了拟合测线的另外两种模型,即拟合直线和拟合折线。仿真实验表明:提出的三种测线模型均满足1:2 000以下比例尺测图要求;在满足定位精度和测线正横水深梯度不超限的约束条件下,可以用拟合测线代替原始测线进行数据的后处理;三种测线模型对系统误差不存在"淹没效应";拟合折线可以方便地减弱测线内受方向、船速等系统误差的影响。     

Adjustment of hyperbolic patterns

Abstract

To determine the position of. a ship with hyperbolic position systems, the minimim requirement is two position lines. However, because of the frequent occurrence of lane slips, it is necessary to observe at least three patterns to be able to control the observations. This redundant observation makes it possible to compute an estimation of the standard deviation of the standard error ellipse of the position. Furthermore, the best estimate and position are obtained by an adjustment. In the adjustment, one should introduce the effect of the correlation between the patterns. The adjustment, testing, and computation of the precision of the position are described. Some interesting geometrical features of the error figure of the observed lanes are derived.     

Latest Caledonian to Present tectonomorphological development of southern Norway

The regional resultant stress field of the northeastern North Atlantic has shifted significantly throughout the Phanerozoic. In Fennoscandian parts of the Caledonian orogen, mountain building, which was characterized by NW-SE contraction (reference to present North), was followed by a collapse with transport both parallel and transverse to the mountain chain. The Late Palaeozoic – Mesozoic saw several stages of E-W to NW-SE extension, varying in time and position. Local episodes of inversion are traceable in some cases, particularly in connection with deep-seated and long-lived zones of weakness. The Cenozoic has to a larger degree been affected by compression, including folding and basin inversion. Again some of the more pronounced effects of local inversion are related to pre-existing fault systems. Neogene uplift of the western mountainous area in Scandinavia can be unravelled by potential field study, AFT data and reflection seismic sections. Assuming that the region is close to isostatic equilibrium, the uplifted areas must be supported at depth by substantial volumes of low-density material within the crust or the mantle, close to the crust/mantle interface or close to the lithosphere/asthenosphere interfaces.     

Fine-scale acoustic tomographic imaging of shallow water sediments

In acoustic tomographic system capable of performing in situ two-dimensional (2D) acoustic imaging of shallow water sediments is described. This system is capable of resolving inhomogeneities greater than 10 cm and differentiating sound-speed variations greater than 2%, A tomographic inversion is performed in a 2D vertical slice of about 1 m ² (1 m×1 m) using three identical probes, with each consisting of 70 evenly distributed transducers. In normal deployments, two of the probes are oriented vertically and are separated by about 1 meter, and the third is positioned horizontally right above the two vertical probes. The additional horizontal probe greatly improves the horizontal resolution of the system compared to conventional crosshole tomographic setups. Numerical simulations are performed to evaluate the influences of arrival time detection error and transducer position error on the performance of the tomography system. For an arrival time of 500 ns (standard deviation) and a position error of 4 mm (standard deviation), sound-speed anomalies of greater than 0.8% can be correctly predicted near the upper portion (close to the horizontal probe) and are resolvable near the lower portion. A controlled laboratory experiment was conducted to evaluate the performance of the system. The location of a polyurethane block (Conap EN22) used as a known target is correctly predicted while the inverted sound speed is about 9% lower than that from its actual value. Field data taken from a saturated muddy site are presented and analyzed. The inverted mean sound speed and attenuation are about 1480 ms^-1 and 20 dBm^-1, respectively     

卫星遥感业务系统海表温度误差控制方法

提高卫星遥感海表温度的反演精度是各种反演模型追求的目标,也是遥感系统业务化应用的关键.据相关文献报道,在晴空无云的条件下遥感海表温度的精度达到了0.5℃,但考虑到影响海表温度反演精度的多种因素,在遥感业务系统真正实现SST精度在1℃以内是非常困难的.在北太平洋渔场速报制作系统中,对遥感海表温度与船测温度误差统计显示均方根误差达到5.71℃,匹配点误差分布显示存在大量较大的负误差值,最大的为-17.2℃,遥感温度图也反映出存在片状温度低值区,这些区域很可能被错误地当作冷涡或冷锋区,严重干扰渔情分析,这些异常的温度误差很难通过海表温度反演模式和云检测技术来消除.采用一种标准海表温度参考图用于温度误差控制技术,可有效地检测温度反演异常值,将均方根值从5.71℃降低到1.75℃,如果采用2℃阈值控制计算均方根值,则海表温度精度达到0.785℃.该方法基本消除了遥感海表温度的低值现象,明显提高了遥感海表温度的精度,并已成功地应用于北太平洋渔区的海况速报产品制作中.     

总强度磁异常匹配水下导航方法研究

匹配算法是水下潜器匹配导航的核心技术,提出一种利用测量磁场与世界地磁模型(world magnet model,WMM)计算磁场之差作为匹配特征量的水下匹配导航新模式.首先引入快速傅里叶级数拟合技术建立区域的磁场模型,然后将测量地磁异常与惯导指示地磁异常之差表示成连续的解析形式,结合惯导力学编排方程建立的12维状态模型...     

Integrated navigation systems for precise positioning in the deep ocean

For navigation in deep ocean the most important navaids are self contained dead reckoning systems (DRS) such as classical DRS with log and compass or Doppler‐DRS or inertial navigation system (INS) and the external radio navaids LORAN, Omega and Navy Navigation Satellite System (NNSS). These navaids cannot satisfy the requirements for precise surveying if they are used in the conventional manner. Accuracy can be increased by integration of the DRS with the external navaids by a computer which estimates best values of position, velocity, etc. from all available data. The DRS is used as reference system and the external navaids are used for control measurements. The measurements are compared with the same quantities computed from the positions, which are indicated of the DRS. The differences between the measured and the computed values are described by error models of the integrated navaids and processed by a filter to estimate best values of the errors of the DRS and to make corresponding corrections. The principles of least square filtering are described in detail for integrated Inertial/LORAN‐C and Inertial/Omega navigation.     

用于深海作业的激光陀螺高精度定位定向系统的仿真与实验

定位定向技术是深海作业系统的主要关键技术之一。本文基于激光陀螺提出了一种用于深海作业的高精度定位定向系统研究方案,建立了一套相应的系统分析方法,对该方案的姿态、速度、位置误差进行了详细的仿真分析。进行了72 h静态定位定向实验,结果表明系统的俯仰角和横滚角误差小于0.006°,航向角误差小于0.035°,速度误差小于0.9m?s–1,定位误差小于29.9 km。实验结果与仿真分析结果基本一致,验证了该研究方案的可行性。和采用动力调谐陀螺的定位定向系统相比,本系统具有精度高和可靠性好等优点。     

多波束测深误差源对测点位置归算影响研究

针对Rob Hare提出的多波束测点位置归算精度估计模型的不足,建立了顾及各项改正数之间相关性的改进模型.在多波束测点位置归算模型的基础上,分析了影响测点位置归算的各项误差来源,推导了各误差源对测点位置归算精度估计的影响量,结合算例,分别利用两种模型计算了各误差源对测点位置归算精度的影响量级,绘制了各误差源的误差曲线图与总位置误差曲线图,通过对计算结果的分析比较,得出了两种模型在评估多波束测点位置归算精度时存在的差异,由于顾及到改正数间的相关性,认为改进模型更加科学合理.     

Use of swath data in realtime navigation by pattern recognition

Abstract

A new method is proposed with the aim of reducing dead reckoning error (DRE) during multibeam echosounding survey in deep ocean. Bathymetric data is used in this method to estimate DRE in position fixing. This method can be activated at any desired interval to check the DRE accumulation in addition to available external navigation systems. A pattern recognition algorithm is developed to quantify the shift in position of a selected bathymetric feature that has been observed already once. This difference is used to correct the position fixing and navigation data.     

近几十年北半球孤立子阻塞和偶极子阻塞活动的对比研究

对1958—1997年美国NCEP逐日高度场再分析资料进行低通滤波,利用滤波后的资料统计分析了北半球的孤立子阻塞和偶极子阻塞的地理位置分布、年际变化、季节特点等,又对大西洋、太平洋和乌拉尔山地区3个阻塞多发地的孤立子阻塞和偶极子阻塞活动特点进行比较,发现偶极子阻塞的纬度主要活动带比孤立子阻塞偏北5~10个纬度;孤立子阻塞主要在大西洋地区和乌拉尔山区活动,偶极子阻塞主要发生在太平洋地区,无论孤立阻塞还是偶极子阻塞在60°W~140°W(即美洲地区)都是最少的;孤立子阻塞和偶极子阻塞都有明显季节变化,孤立子阻塞活动的纬度峰值区是春季、秋季和冬季一致,夏季最偏北;偶极子阻塞活动的纬度峰值区是夏秋季位置最偏南,冬季发生区最偏北。孤立子阻塞经度的季节性要比偶极子阻塞更显著,但夏季经度位置最偏东和冬季最偏西的特点一样;太平洋地区无论孤立子阻塞还是偶极子阻塞活动纬度区都比大西洋和乌拉尔山地区偏北5~10个纬度;孤立子阻塞和偶极子阻塞天数都是冬季最多,春季次之,孤立子阻塞天数夏、秋数量相差不多,秋季稍多,偶极子阻塞秋季最少;孤立子阻塞和偶极子阻塞都有逐年减少的趋势,两者具有相反的年际变化等一些有意义的结果。