Monitoring the Dynamics of the Ionosphere–Plasmasphere System by Ground-Based ULF Wave Observations

Cross-spectral analysis of ULF wave measurements recorded at ground magnetometer stations closely spaced in latitude allows accurate determinations of magnetospheric field line resonance (FLR) frequencies. This is a useful tool for remote sensing temporal and spatial variations of the magnetospheric plasma mass density. The spatial configuration of the South European GeoMagnetic Array (SEGMA, 1.56 <  L <  1.89) offers the possibility to perform such studies at low latitudes allowing to monitor the dynamical coupling between the ionosphere and the inner plasmasphere. As an example of this capability we present the results of a cross-correlation analysis between FLR frequencies and solar EUV irradiance (as monitored by the 10.7-cm solar radio flux F10.7) suggesting that changes in the inner plasmasphere density follow the short-term (27-day) variations of the solar irradiance with a time delay of 1–2 days. As an additional example we present the results of a comparative analysis of FLR measurements, ionospheric vertical soundings and vertical TEC measurements during the development of a geomagnetic storm.     

Long-term radial velocity variations in some Be stars

All the radial velocities (RV) available in the literature since the beginning of the century for the Be stars EW Lac, 28 Tau, Tau, KX And, KY And, CX Dra and 88 Her, are assembled. When possible, a periodogram analysis has been performed to search for eventual periodic phenomena.The following conclusions have been drawn: EW Lac could be a spectroscopic binary with a period of about 40 years; 28 Tau shows some indications of regular long-term RV variations on the time scale of decades; a probable recurrent shell activity of Tau could be hypothesized. Some useful indications for KX and KY And are given, whereas it is not possible to draw any conclusion for CX Dra and 88 Her owing to the lack of data.     

Apparent diameters of 172 B5V-A5V stars of the Catalogue of Geneva Observatory

The spectrophotometric method for computing the apparent stellar diameters, proposed by Chalonge and Divan (1950) and modified by Fracassini and Pasinetti (1967) has been applied to 172 B5V-A5V stars (single and belonging to galactic clusters) of the Catalogue of Geneva Observatory (Rufener, 1971). In the straight line diagrams log vsm, drawn for the stars of the same spectral type, it is possible to identify some peculiar stars (with peculiarities in the diameter or monochromatic brightness). The agreement with the values of the apparent diameters of Leo, Ori, Lyr and CMa, obtained by Hanbury Brownet al. (1967), is very good. The comparison with the diagramss _v vs (B-V)₀,R vs (B-V)₀ deduced by Wesselink (1969), seems satisfactory. The comparison with the results obtained by other authors and the great number of stars which will be observed in the photometric system in seven colors of Geneva, demonstrate the wide possibilities of this spectrophotometric method for determining the apparent stellar diameters.

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Sommario Il metodo spettrofotometrico di Chalonge e Divan (1950) per il calcolo dei diametri stellari apparenti, modificato da Fracassini e Pasinetti (1967), è stato applicato a 172 stelle B5V-A5V (isolate e in ammassi galattici) del Catalogo dell'Osservatorio di Ginevra (Rufener, 1971). Costruiti i diagrammi lineari log -m _v per i vari gruppi di stelle dello stesso tipo spettrale, è possibile identificare alcune stelle peculiari con diametri e brillanze monochromatiche anomale. Il confronto con i diametti apparenti di Leo, Ori, Lyr e CMa determinati da Hanbury Brownet al. (1967) mostra un accordo molto buono. Il confronto con le relazionis _v -(B-V)₀eR-(B-V) ₀ ottenute da Wesselink (1969) appare soddisfacente. Il confronto con i risultati ottenuti da altri autori e il grande numero di stelle che saranno osservate nel sistema fotometrico in sette colori di Ginevra, dimostrano le ampie possibilità di questo metodo spettrofotometrico per la determinazione dei diametri stellari apparenti.

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Thesis for the degree on Applied Physics.     

High crustal diversity preserved in the lunar meteorite Mount DeWitt 12007 (Victoria Land,Antarctica)

The meteorite Mount DeWitt (DEW) 12007 is a polymict regolith breccia mainly consisting of glassy impact‐melt breccia particles, gabbroic clasts, feldspathic clasts, impact and volcanic glass beads, basaltic clasts, and mingled breccia clasts embedded in a matrix dominated by fine‐grained crystals; vesicular glassy veins and rare agglutinates are also present. Main minerals are plagioclase (typically An_>85) and clinopyroxene (pigeonites and augites, sometimes interspersed). The presence of tranquillityite, coupled with the petrophysical data, the O‐isotope data (Δ¹⁷O = ?0.075), and the FeO_tot/MnO ratios in olivine (91), pyroxene (65), and bulk rock (77) indicate a lunar origin for DEW 12007. Impactites consist of Al‐rich impact‐melt splashes and plagioclase‐rich meta‐melt clasts. The volcanic products belong to the very low titanium (VLT) or low titanium (LT) suites; an unusual subophitic fragment could be cryptomare‐related. Gabbroic clasts could represent part of a shallow intrusion within a volcanic complex with prevailing VLT affinity. DEW 12007 has a mingled bulk composition with relatively high incompatible element abundances and shows a high crustal diversity comprising clasts from the Moon's major terranes and rare lithologies. First‐order petrographic and chemical features suggest that DEW 12007 could be launch‐paired with other meteorites including Y 793274/981031, QUE 94281, EET 87521/96008, and NWA 4884.     

Trace element distribution within olivine-bearing gabbros from the Northern Apennine ophiolites (Italy): evidence for post-cumulus crystallization in MOR-type gabbroic rocks

The trace element distribution in three selected olivine-bearing gabbros from the Northern Apennine ophiolites has been determined. These rocks consist of euhedral plagioclase and olivine, and subhedral to poikilitic clinopyroxene. Fe-Ti-oxides, titanian pargasite, orthopyroxene and apatite occur as interstitial accessory minerals. Plagioclase, clinopyroxene and accessory minerals were analysed for rare earth (REE) and selected trace elements by secondary ion mass spectrometry. Both plagioclase and clinopyroxene are compositionally zoned. The plagioclase rims have slightly lower anorthite component and higher light REE (LREE), Ba and K than the cores. Likewise, the clinopyroxene rims show a slight Mg and Cr decrease, and a marked increase in Zr, REE and Y relative to the core. The rims of plagioclase and clinopyroxene, Fe-Ti-oxides, apatite and titanian pargasite most likely formed through post-cumulus fractional crystallization of interstitial liquid. It is argued that such interstitial liquid had an exotic component, probably related to the infiltration of highly evolved, slightly LREE enriched liquid in the cumulate pile. On the basis of mass balance calculations, we show that Fe-Ti-oxides play an important role in the Ti budget of the whole rock, as does apatite for LREE. Received: 15 January 1998 / Accepted: 22 September 1998     

Integrated use of archival aerial photogrammetry,GNSS, and InSAR data for the monitoring of the Patigno landslide (Northern Apennines,Italy)

Landslides - The morphological changes of unstable areas can be identified using different methodologies that allow repeated surveys over time. The integration between the data obtained from...     

HEIFE非均匀陆面上区域能量平衡研究

卫星遥感在研究非均匀陆面上地－气间能量和水循环过程时有其独到的作用。本文介绍了一种利用陆地资源卫星ＴＭ资料进行非均匀陆面上区域能量平衡研究的参数化方案。以两个景的ＴＭ资料（１９９１年７月９日,夏季;１９９１年１０月２９日,近冬季）为个例,结合“黑河实验”（ＨＥＩＦＥ）期间的地面观测资料分析研究了实验区非均匀陆面上地表特征参数（地表反射率、标准化差值植被指数和地表温度）及能量平衡各分量（地表净辐射通量、土壤热通量、感热和潜热通量）的区域分布及季节差异,同时将所得的结果与地面观测的“真值”作了比较。结果表明：（１）由于黑河实验区下垫面状况十分复杂,戈壁、沙漠与绿洲交错分布,故在整个实验区内各地表特征参数及能量平衡各分量的分布范围亦比较宽;（２）地表特征参数及能量平衡各分量在实验区的绿洲、戈壁及沙漠上各有其特定的代表值;（３）地表能量平衡各分量的区域平均值在整个实验区内基本平衡;（４）夏季与近冬季的地表特征参数及能量平衡各分量的分布特征存在着显著差异。所得的这些结果与地面观测的“真值”和局地研究的结论基本一致。这些分析对非均匀下垫面中尺度模式陆面过程参数化方案的建立以及模式预报效果的检验都具有不可缺少的重要意义。     

Fermi paradox and alternative strategies for seti programs: The Anthropic Principle and the search for close solar analogs

The Anthropic Principle, a new trend of modern cosmology, claims that the origin of life and the development of intelligent beings on the Earth is the result of highly selective biological processes, strictly tuned in the fundamental physical characteristics of the Universe. This principle could account for the failure of some programs of search for extraterrestrial intelligences (SETI) and suggests the search for strict solar analogs as a primary target for SETI strategies. In this connection, we have selected 22 solar analogs and discussed their choice.     

Hydraulics and Hydrology in Mountain Areas

<正>The 35th IAHR World Congress was held in Chengdu,China from September 8 to September 132013.The title of the conference was:"The Wise Finds Pleasure in Water:Meandering through Water Science and Engineering".During the congress,1239 papers were presented in 139sessions for oral presentations and 7 sessions for poster presentations.After the Congress,a Committee was appointed to select some of the best papers presented at the Congress for publication,after a