An efficient solution of real-time data processing for multi-GNSS network

Global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) are acting as an indispensable tool for geodetic research and global monitoring of the Earth, and they have been rapidly developed over the past few years with abundant GNSS networks, modern constellations, and significant improvement in mathematic models of data processing. However, due to the increasing number of satellites and stations, the computational efficiency becomes a key issue and it could hamper the further development of GNSS applications. In this contribution, this problem is overcome from the aspects of both dense linear algebra algorithms and GNSS processing strategy. First, in order to fully explore the power of modern microprocessors, the square root information filter solution based on the blocked QR factorization employing as many matrix–matrix operations as possible is introduced. In addition, the algorithm complexity of GNSS data processing is further decreased by centralizing the carrier-phase observations and ambiguity parameters, as well as performing the real-time ambiguity resolution and elimination. Based on the QR factorization of the simulated matrix, we can conclude that compared to unblocked QR factorization, the blocked QR factorization can greatly improve processing efficiency with a magnitude of nearly two orders on a personal computer with four 3.30 GHz cores. Then, with 82 globally distributed stations, the processing efficiency is further validated in multi-GNSS (GPS/BDS/Galileo) satellite clock estimation. The results suggest that it will take about 31.38 s per epoch for the unblocked method. While, without any loss of accuracy, it only takes 0.50 and 0.31 s for our new algorithm per epoch for float and fixed clock solutions, respectively.     

Calibration of Infrared Absorption Coefficients for Structural Hydroxyl in Garnet by a Combined Study of Isotope Ratio Spectrometry and Vibrational Spectroscopy

An accurate determination of water content in garnet is critical to quantify the transport of water to the deep mantle by the subducted oceanic crust beyond the breakdown of hydrous phases. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) is the most widely used approach to determine the species and contents of water in garnet. Accurate quantification of OH in garnet requires independent calibration using an external method, as OH absorbance is mineral and composition specific. To obtain the infrared absorption coefficients of structural hydroxyl in garnet, a combined study of spectrometric analyses by FTIR and a method combining a thermal conversion elemental analyser with isotope ratio mass spectrometry (TC/EA-MS) was carried out for fourteen gem-quality natural garnet crystals with variable compositions. The obtained molar absorption coefficients were 9322 ± 338 and 240 ± 26 l mol⁻¹ cm⁻² for grossular- and spessartine-rich garnet and pyrope-almandine garnet, respectively. These results are within the range of previous studies. A new molar absorption coefficient of 689 ± 177 l mol⁻¹ cm⁻² was obtained for pyrope-spessartine garnet. The large variation in the absorption coefficient indicates it is controlled by both garnet composition and OH-absorption bands. The obtained absorption coefficients are only appropriate for certain types of eclogitic garnet, and more studies should be carried out on eclogitic garnets.     

2022年《中国学术期刊影响因子年报》发布——《地球学报》复合影响因子2.578

<正>由《中国学术期刊(光盘版)》电子杂志社有限公司、中国科学文献计量评价研究中心和清华大学图书馆出版的《中国学术期刊影响因子年报(自然科学与工程技术)(2022年版)》(简称《年报》)已发布。根据《年报》的统计结果,在105种地质类期刊中,《地球学报》2022年影响力指数为377.707,排名第21,复合影响因子是2.578,分区为Q1(表1)。《年报》采用的统计分析方法体现了如下8个特点:     

Fracability Evaluation Based on the Three-Dimensional Geological Numerical Simulation of In Situ Stress: Case Study of the Longmaxi Formation in the Weirong Shale Gas Field,Southwestern China

Mathematical Geosciences - Quantitative evaluation of fracability is essential for hydraulic fracturing design, with the distribution of in situ stress being a key parameter. This study focused on...     

Characterizing uncertainty in geotechnical design of energy piles based on Bayesian theorem

It is known that a lot of uncertainties are involved in geotechnical design of energy piles. In this paper, a Bayesian updating framework is presented to characterize those uncertainties. The load-transfer model is developed to predict the thermomechanical response of energy piles. Considering the cross-case variability of the uncertainty in the axial strains of pile, the global model bias is firstly calibrated by establishing a comprehensive database consisting of 12 energy pile cases. Furthermore, the uncertainty in input parameters is considered in the Bayesian updating of model bias in a specific case. The variability of the uncertain parameters is effectively reduced after updating. The coefficient of variation of prediction is decreased from 0.34 to 0.13. The present framework can well quantify uncertain factors and improve the accuracy and reliability of the prediction model.

     

High effectiveness of GRACE data in daily-scale flood modeling: case study in the Xijiang River Basin,China

Natural Hazards - The U.S. 2020 hurricane season was extraordinary because of a record number of named storms coinciding with the COVID-19 pandemic. This study draws lessons on how individual...     

《地质论评》、《地质学报》(中、英文版)征稿简则

《地质论评》、《地质学报》是中国地质学会主办的地质科学学术刊物。《地质论评》主要登载各种探讨、争鸣、评述类论文和新技术、新方法论文。《地质学报》反映地质科学各分支学科及边缘学科中最新、最高水平的基础理论研究和基本地质问题研究成果。《地质学报》(中文版)和《地质学报》(英文版)分别独立刊载论文。自2001年起,《地质学报》(中文版)和《地质论评》均改版为大16开(210 mm×297 mm)。《地质论评》和《地质学报(英文版)》为双月刊;2006年起,《地质学报》(中文版)改为月刊。《地质论评》2014年起每期页码增加至236页; 2016年起每期页码为256页。     

流体包裹体研究进展及其在矿床学中的应用

流体包裹体是近年来研究地质流体,尤其是成矿流体的关键途径,各种与之相关的测试技术与方法及理论成果日新月异。流体包裹体研究不仅可以获得成矿流体的物理化学条件,还可以示踪成矿物质来源与组成,为识别矿床类型、构建成矿模式提供直接证据。本文从流体包裹体岩相学、均一温度与盐度、成分分析、pH测试与计算、P—V—T—x状态方程、热液金刚石压腔及其在矿床学上的应用等7个方面对流体包裹体的研究与发展进行全面的梳理。首先,系统总结了近年来流体包裹体各方面的最新研究进展和发展趋势,分析了流体包裹体成分测试中存在的主要问题,为其发展提供了一定的方向性;其次对各类矿床的成矿流体和流体包裹体特征进行了归纳整理,对分析矿床的成因类型具有重要意义;最后,提出了流体包裹体在矿床学研究中的发展方向。     

东准噶尔双泉金矿LA-ICP-MS锆石U-Pb测年及赋矿岩石地球化学特征

为了解双泉金矿成矿时代及成矿环境,分别对双泉金矿含金石英脉和赋矿岩石进行采样测试分析。高精度LA-ICP-MS锆石U-Pb法测年结果表明,双泉金矿含金石英脉加权平均206Pb/238U年龄为(303.53±0.79)Ma,代表了含金石英脉形成年龄,属晚石炭世前后挤压推覆构造体系产物。与双泉金矿主成矿期年龄对比,结合矿区成矿条件及黄铁矿、毒砂等矿物形态特征,认为该金矿的形成不是一期结果,而是经历了预富集、富集的演化历程。赋矿岩石地球化学分析结果表明,岩石的SiO2、K2O、CaO(SiO2=58.82%~89.25%,K2O=1.12%~4.47%,CaO=0.52%~4.47%)含量高,Na2O含量低(Na2O=0.43%~1.76%),A/CNK值大于1,δ值小于3.3,属过铝质、钙碱性岩石,具富钾钙、贫钠镁特点;Ba相对Rb,Th亏损,K2O含量接近活动陆缘K2O含量,TiO2含量与岛弧TiO2含量接近,推断岩体形成于活动陆缘或岛弧环境;稀土元素具弱的负Eu、负Ce异常,(La/Sm)N值较(Gd/Yb)N值大,轻稀土元素分馏程度高于重稀土元素,表明岩浆具壳幔混熔特点。东准噶尔后碰撞阶段早石炭世至二叠纪晚期发生的陆-陆碰撞造山及伸展张弛构造运动可能是造成此结果的主要构造因素。