Using scintillation at two wavelengths to measure path-averaged heat fluxes in free convection

Local free convection scaling is one of the obvious triumphs of boundary-layer similarity theory. In free convection, there is no dynamic velocity scale; the sensible and latent heat fluxes, therefore, scale directly with the temperature and humidity structure parameters C _t ² and C _q ². By using scintillation to measure the refractive index structure parameter C _n ² at two electromagnetic (EM) wavelengths, we can obtain C _t ² and C _q ² and, thus, in effect, measure path-averaged values of the sensible and latent heat fluxes. Here I describe this so-called two-wavelength method for free convection, derive quantitative guidelines for optimizing the method, and evaluate its potential accuracy. I show that the two-wavelength method works best when one EM wavelength is in the visible or infrared region and the other is in the millimeter or radio region. When the Bowen ratio is between -5 and -0.1 or between 0.1 and 5, the expected accuracy of the measured fluxes is ±10–20% — typical of what is possible with eddy-correlation measurements. With the two-wavelength method, however, the fluxes represent spatial averages.     

Enriched back-arc basin basalts from the northern Mariana Trough: implications for the magmatic evolution of back-arc basins

The composition of basalts erupted at the earliest stages in the evolution of a back-arc basin permit unique insights into the composition and structure of the sub-arc mantle. We report major and trace element chemical data and O-, Sr-, Nd-, and Pb- isotopic analyses for basalts recovered from four dredge hauls and one ALVIN dive in the northern Mariana Trough near 22°N. The petrography and major element chemistry of these basalts (MTB-22) are similar to tholeiites from the widest part of the Trough, near 18°N (MTB-18), except that MTB-22 have slightly more K₂O and slightly less TiO₂. The trace element data exhibit a very strong arc signature in MTB-22, including elevated K, Rb, Sr, Ba, and LREE contents; relatively lowK/Ba and highBa/La andSr/Nd. The Sr- and Nd- isotopic data plot in a field displaced from that of MTB-18 towards Mariana arc lavas, and the Pb-isotopic composition of MTB-22 is indistinguishable from Mariana arc lavas and much more homogeneous than MTB-18. Mixing of 50–90% Mariana arc component with a MORB component is hypothesized. We cannot determine whether this resulted from physical mixing of arc mantle and MORB mantle, or whether the arc component is introduced by metasomatism of MORB-like mantle by fluids released from the subducted lithosphere. The strong arc signature in back-arc melts from the Mariana Trough at 22°N, where the back-arc basin is narrow, supports general models for back-arc basin evolution whereby early back-arc basin basalts have a strong arc component which diminishes in importance relative to MORB as the back-arc basin widens.     

A new telluric KCl probe using Filloux's AgAgCl electrode

The measurement of the telluric field's long-time variations requires stable instruments in the period range above 1 day. Obviously, most problems arise from drifting voltages between the telluric probes. Good results have been achieved using a three chamber Hempfling KCl probe together with Filloux's AgAgCl electrode. However, a one chamber probe of 0.6 m length and 0.06 m diameter filled with saturated KCl solution may be sufficient for some applications and additionally allows permanent control of the electrolyte's salt concentration. In a field test the telluric field at a single site was simultaneously observed using one and three chamber probes separated by 25 and 55 m resp. For periods shorter than 1 hour the noise level of the electrodes was found to be less than 1 (mV)²/Hz whereas in the period range between 1 hour and 1 day it increases to 100 (mV)²/Hz. Consequently, surveys investigating long periods of the telluric field can be carried out using small electrode separations of a few tens of meters. Furthermore, the stability of this probe negates the need to interrupt the time series for servicing of the probe. However, the one chamber probe is somewhat inferior to the three chamber probe with regard to temperature dependence at long periods.     

Nutrient transport in a riverine-influenced,tidal freshwater bayou in Louisiana

Transport of ammonium (NH₄ ⁺), nitrate + nitrite (NO₃ ^?), total Kjeldahl nitrogen (TKN), soluble reactive phosphate (SRP), and total suspended solids (TSS) was measured in a freshwater tidal bayou located in a marsh system near the mouth of the Atchafalaya River in Louisiana. Sampling was conducted six times over one year and was timed to assess effects of seasonal variation in river flow and mean sea level of the Gulf of Mexico on material fluxes. Net fluxes of all materials were large and ebb directed in all seasons except fall, when net transport was 2 to 3 orders-of-magnitude smaller than in any other season. These results demonstrate that riverine forcing was the primary influence on materials transport in all seasons except fall when tidal forcing was most important. The range of net fluxes (g s^?1) for each nutrient was as follows (a negative sign indicates a net export toward the Gulf): NO₃ ^?, ?0.006 to ?6.69; TKN, 0.09 to ?10.41; NH₄ ⁺, ?0.02 to ?1.36; SRP, ?0.001 to ?0.53; TSS, ?2 to ?81. Analysis of nutrient concentrations indicated the marsh/aquatic system removed NO₃ ^?, SRP, and TSS from the water column from late spring through early fall and released NH₄ ⁺ and TKN in summer. The results of this study show that net materials export per unit cross section channel area increased as riverine influence increased.     

Forecasting terrestrial water storage for drought management in Ethiopia

ABSTRACT

Reliable seasonal forecasting of water resources variability may be of great value for agriculture and energy management in Ethiopia. This work aims to develop statistical forecasting of seasonal total water storage (TWS) anomalies in Ethiopia using sea-surface temperature and sea-level pressure indices. Because of the spatial and temporal variability of TWS over the country, Ethiopia is divided into four regions each having similar TWS dynamics. Periods of long-term water deficit observed in GRACE TWS products for the region are found to coincide with periods of meteorological drought. Multiple linear regression is employed to generate seasonal forecasting models for each region. We find that the skill of the resulting models varies from region to region, with R ² from 0.33 to 0.73 and correlation from 0.27 to 0.77 between predicted and observed values (using leave-one-out cross-validation). The skill of the models is better than the climatology in all regions.     

The use of maximum entropy to increase the informational content of hydrological networks by additional gauges

ABSTRACT

The optimization and extension of existing gauging networks are a challenging task, which can be done under consideration of many different aspects. One possibility is to maximize the obtained information on regional hydrological characteristics by new gauges compared to existing ones. For this, information theory approaches are most suitable. Here, the principle of maximum entropy is applied to calculate the probability of non-similarity of catchments to determine locations of new gauges according to the catchment characteristics that are most relevant for the hydrological conditions. The realization in an interactive application, provided online, makes use easy for practitioners and scientists. Goodness-of-fit measures are applied to investigate the explanatory power of the model and the contribution of each characteristic to the model, which gives information on the most influential properties of the catchment. The relevance of the proposed approach is proven by comparing hydrological signatures between similar and non-similar catchment.     

Basalt-andesite-rhyolite-H2O: Crystallization intervals with excess H2O and H2O-undersaturated liquidus surfaces to 35 kolbras,with implications for magma genesis

Three rocks representing the calc-alkaline rock series gabbro-tonalite-granite or basalt-andesite-rhyolite were reacted with varying percentages of water in sealed capsules between 600 and 1300°C and pressures to 36 kbars, corresponding to depths of more than 120 km within the earth. For each rock we present complete P-T diagrams with excess water, and the water-undersaturated liquids surface projected from P-T-X_H2O space mapped with contours for constant H₂O contents and with the fields for near-liquidus minerals. All changes in liquidus and solidus slopes can be correlated with changes in mineralogy from less dense to more dense, or with expansion of crystallization fields, without appeal to changes in molar volume of H₂O in liquid and vapor phases. The results indicate that tholeiites and andesites of the calc-alkaline series with compositions similar to the rocks studied are not primary magmas from mantle peridotite at depths greater than about 50 km. Primary andesitic magmas from shallower levels would require very high water contents and we do not believe such magmas could normally reach the surface. The liquids results are consistent with the derivation of andesites with little dissolved water as primary magmas from subducted ocean crust (quartz eclogite), but multi-stage models are preferred. Temperatures required for the generation of andesites by fusion of continental crust are higher than considered reasonable. The evidence precludes the generation of primary rhyolites or granites from the mantle of subducted oceanic crust at mantle depths. Primary rhyolite or granite magmas with moderate water contents (saturated or undersaturated) can be generated in the crust at reasonable temperatures, and could reach near-surface levels before vesiculation. Water-undersaturated granite liquid with residual crustal minerals could constitute plutonic magmas of intermediate composition.     

Identification of bicyclic terpenoid hydrocarbons in the saturate fraction of Athabasca oil sand bitumen

The bicyclic terpanes reported to be present in numerous petroleums have been detected in the saturate fraction of the Athabasca oil sand bitumen. This series of compounds has been found to extend from C₁₅ to at least C₂₄ and their structures have been established by means of comparisons with synthetic C₁₈ and C₂₀ samples of known stereochemistry.     

Das Nord-Süd-streichende Lineament von Elizondo in den westlichen Pyrenäen

Zusammenfassung In den spanischen Westpyrenäen läßt sich ein nord-süd-streichendes Lineament nachweisen, das sich vor allem im Aldudes-Quinto Real-Massiv zwischen Elizondo und Eugui bemerkbar macht. Die Magnesitlagerstätte von Eugui ist auf etwa 9 km nord-südlicher Erstreckung an das Lineament gebunden. Zahlreiche NW-SE streichende Diabasgänge zeigen in ihrer Gesamtheit in diesem Bereich eine lineare Anordnung von Nord nach Süd. Während des Devons und Unterkarbons bildete die Lineamentzone ein Becken mit größeren Sedimentmächtigkeiten und besonderer Fazies. Der Faltenspiegel der variszischen Strukturen fällt von Osten und Westen her in das Lineament ab. Die generell nordwestlich streichenden variszischen Faltenachsen schwenken innerhalb des Lineaments in eine nord-südliche bis rheinische Richtung ein. Bemerkenswert ist der Achsenfächer bei Berroeta.

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Near by Elizondo in the Western Pyrenees (Spain) the massiv of Aldudes-Quinto Real is crossed by a lineament of NW direction. This lineament contains the magnisite deposit of Eugui. Diabas dykes show NW-SE direction, but the prevailing direction of the series is N-S. During devonian and lower carboniferous time the region of the lineament represented a sedimentary basin of great thickness and special facies. The axis of this large synclinorium shows the same direction as the lineament. The hercynian axes of folding are striking NW in general but NS in the region of the lineament. Remarkable is the fan of axes near Berroeta.

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Compendio En los Pirineos occidentales españoles se encuentra un lineamiento con un rumbo de Norte a Sur, que se hace notable sobre todo en el macizo de Aldudes-Quinto Real entre Elizondo y Eugui. El yacimiento de magnesita de Eugui sigue este lineamiento en una extensión de 9 kms. Numerosas diques de diabasa muestran en su generalidad en esta región un orden en linea de Norte a Sur. Durante el devónico y el carbonífero inferior formaba esta zona de lineamiento una cuenca, en la que se depositaron sedimentos de gran espesor con una facies característica. Los niveles de eje de los anticlinales de las estmcturas varísticas buzan tanto del Este como del Oeste hacia el centro del lineamiento. Los ejes de los anticlinales que tienen en general un rumbo hacia el NO tuercen dentro del lineamiento en una dirección de N—S a NNE—SSO. Interesantes son los ejes en abanico cerca de Berroeta.

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Résumé Dans l'ouest des Pyrénées espagnoles on a prouvé l'éxistance d'un linéament qui se montre particulièrement dans le massif des Aldudes-Quinto Real entre Elizondo et Eugui. Le gîte de magnésite d'Eugui est attaché à cette linéament du nord au sud sur une longueur de 9 km. Dans cette région de nombreux filons basaltiques montrent dans leur totalité un arrangement linéaire du nord au sud. Durant le dévonien et le carbonifère inférieur la zone de linéament a formé une cuvette de grandes epaisseurs sédimentaires et de faciès particulier. Dans cette linéament l'axe de plissement, en général de direction NW, se dirige du N—S jusqu'à une direction rhénale. L'axe en éventail près de Berroeta est remarquable.

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Anschrift der Verfasser: Dr. K.Mohr und Professor Dr. A.Pilger, Institut für Geologie und Paläontologie der Bergakademie Clausthal — Technische Hochschule 3392 Clausthal-Zellerf eld.