ROTATIONAL SLUMPS AND SLUMP SCARS IN SILURIAN ROCKS, WESTERN IRELAND

Curved or planar discordant surfaces occurring within a limited stratigraphic range immediately beneath shallow marine deposits represent penecontemporaneous shear surfaces along which slumps have moved. Rotated packets of strata frequently retained within the curved discordant surfaces show both internal and external evidence of having moved laterally. Movement is considered to have been triggered off by a sudden shock or shocks which may have been either of sedimentary or tectonic origin. The slumping occurred at the change in gradient between slope and shallow marine shelf deposits.     

ANALYTICAL AERIAL TRIANGULATION BLOCK ADJUSTMENT; THE DIRECT HEIGHT SOLUTION INCORPORATING TIE-STRIPS

The historical development of analytical aerial triangulation block adjustment is mentioned by way of introduction. The advantages of separating the plan and height adjustments are given and the observation equations of a typical adjustment section are analysed to show that this convenient practice is justified in normal circumstances. The principles of a direct solution of the normal equations suitable for a moderate-sized computer, are explained and developed in detail for the height adjustment. The advantages of tie-strips in the height adjustment are demonstrated and the difficulties which then arise are discussed. An approximate method which overcomes these difficulties is developed. Details of the computer programmes used are given in Appendix B.     

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Die tägliche Periode der Lufttemperatur in Bodennähe und ihre geographische Verteilung

Zusammenfassung Auf Grund von Beobachtungsdaten und theoretischen Erwägungen wird eine Darstellung der Hauptglieder der täglichen Temperaturschwankung und ihrer Verteilung über die Erde in Form von Reihen von trigonometrischen undLegendre-Funktionen gegeben. Ein Vergleich mit einer rein theoretisch erhaltenen Darstellung vonKertz zeigt in großen Zügen eine befriedigende Übereinstimmung beider Ergebnisse.

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Summary A representation is given of the main terms of the daily temperature variation and their global distribution as a series of trigonometric andLegendre functions, based partly on observational data, partly on theoretical considerations. A comparison with a representation obtained byKertz on a purely theoretical basis shows in general a satisfactory agreement.

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Résumé Partant de données d'observations et de considérations théoriques, l'auteur a établi, au moyen de séries de fonctions trigonométriques et deLegendre, une représentation des éléments principaux de la variation diurne de la température ainsi que de sa répartition sur le globe. La comparaison du résultat à une représentation semblable faite parKertz sur une base purement théorique indique une similitude satisfaisante.

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Die vorliegende Untersuchung wurde während eines Aufenthaltes am Meteorologischen Institut der Universität München ausgeführt.     

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On the basic principles of geophysical radioactive measurements

Summary The process of radon diffusion in space and time through rocks is treated in detail from the point of view of radiometric prospecting for oil. Taking into account the depth and diffusivity conditions encountered in nature it is stated that vertical radon diffusion reaching from the oil deposits up to the surface cannot be expected. Time intervals as required for setting in of a stationary concentration state and decay conditions of the radon lead to the conclusion that the penetration of emanometric measurements seldom exceeds the depth of 5–10 m.     

Prediction of the field strength fading forms by means of weather situations

Summary In this study the different forms of the electromagnetic field strength recordings at the Thera-Crete microwave line of link are examined, in comparison with the corresponding weather situations prevailing over that area. According to the amplitude of fluctuations, the different forms of recordings have been classified in three basic typesA, B, C and the annual frequency of the appearance of these types has been observed. Finally, the influence of weather situations on radio wave propagation was examined and it has been found that in most cases a close relationship exists between weather situations and the different fading forms of the electromagnetic field so that a prediction of the fading form be possible by means of the weather forecast.This study was sponsored by a research grant from NATO's Scientific Committee.     

On the frequency equation for love waves due to abrupt thickening of the crustal layer

Summary The effect of thickening of the crustal layer in mountainous region on the dispersion curve of Love waves has been studied. Perturbation method has been applied to obtain the modified frequency equation for Love waves through the surface of separation between a semi-infinite material and a layer the thickness of which abruptly increases throughout a certain length of the path. The effect is to decrease the phase velocity of the waves particularly in the low period range. It has been pointed out that by proper study, the amount of thickening may be obtained.