SLIP OFFSET ALONG STRIKE-SLIP FAULT DETERMINED FROM STREAM TERRACES FORMATION

Slip rate is one of the most important parameters in quantitative research of active faults. It is an average rate of fault dislocation during a particular period, which can reflect the strain energy accumulation rate of a fault. Thus it is often directly used in the evaluation of seismic hazard. Tectonic activities significantly influence regional geomorphic characteristics. Therefore, river evolution characteristics can be used to study tectonic activities characteristics, which is a relatively reliable method to determine slip rate of fault. Based on the study of the river geomorphology evolution process model and considering the influence of topographic and geomorphic factors, this paper established the river terrace dislocation model and put forward that the accurate measurement of the displacement caused by the fault should focus on the erosion of the terrace caused by river migration under the influence of topography. Through the analysis of the different cases in detail, it was found that the evolution of rivers is often affected by the topography, and rivers tend to migrate to the lower side of the terrain and erode the terraces on this side. However, terraces on the higher side of the terrain can usually be preserved, and the displacement caused by faulting can be accumulated relatively completely. Though it is reliable to calculate the slip rate of faults through the terrace dislocation on this side, a detailed analysis should be carried out in the field in order to select the appropriate terraces to measure the displacement under the comprehensive effects of topography, landform and other factors, if the terraces on both sides of the river are preserved. In order to obtain the results more objectively, we used Monte Carlo method to estimate the fault displacement and displacement error range. We used the linear equation to fit the position of terrace scarps and faults, and then calculate the terrace displacement. After 100, 000 times of simulation, the fault displacement and its error range could be obtained with 95%confidence interval. We selected the Gaoyan River in the eastern Altyn Tagh Fault as the research object, and used the unmanned air vehicle aerial photography technology to obtain the high-resolution DEM of this area. Based on the terrace evolution model proposed in this paper, we analyzed the terrace evolution with the detailed interpretation of the topography and landform of the DEM, and inferred that the right bank of the river was higher than the left bank, which led to the continuous erosion of the river to the left bank, while the terraces on the right bank were preserved. In addition, four stages of fault displacements and their error ranges were obtained by Monte Carlo method. By integrating the dating results of previous researches in this area, we got the fault slip rate of(1.80±0.51)mm/a. After comparing this result with the slip rates of each section of Altyn Tagh Fault studied by predecessors, it was found that the slip rate obtained in this paper is in line with the variation trend of the slip rate summarized by predecessors, namely, the slip rate gradually decreases from west to east, from 10~12mm/a in the middle section to about 2mm/a at the end.     

Policy options to streamline the carbon market for agricultural nitrous oxide emissions

The majority of emissions of nitrous oxide – a potent greenhouse gas (GHG) – are from agricultural sources, particularly nitrogen fertilizer applications. A growing focus on these emission sources has led to the development in the United States of GHG offset protocols that could enable payment to farmers for reducing fertilizer use or implementing other nitrogen management strategies. Despite the development of several protocols, the current regional scope is narrow, adoption by farmers is low, and policy implementation of protocols has a significant time lag. Here we utilize existing research and policy structures to propose an ‘umbrella’ approach for nitrogen management GHG emissions protocols that has the potential to streamline the policy implementation and acceptance of such protocols. We suggest that the umbrella protocol could set forth standard definitions common across multiple protocol options, and then modules could be further developed as scientific evidence advances. Modules could be developed for specific crops, regions, and practices. We identify a policy process that could facilitate this development in concert with emerging scientific research and conclude by acknowledging potential benefits and limitations of the approach.

Key policy insights

• Agricultural greenhouse gas market options are growing, but are still underutilized

• Streamlining protocol development through an umbrella process could enable quicker development of protocols across new crops, regions, and practices

• Effective protocol development must not compromise best available science and should follow a rigorous pathway to ensure appropriate implementation

     

利用部分投影的二维CT旋转中心偏移快速校正

现有的CT重建算法都依赖于转台旋转中心的准确定位,否则会引起重建图像的伪影。目前已有的旋转中心估计方法的共同特点是利用180°或360°的投影数据。获取这些投影,需要比较长的扫描时间,占用比较多的资源。为此,在平行束扫描和扇形束扫描两种情形下,本文提出利用部分视角的投影来对转台旋转中心进行快速定位的方法。在平行束情形,利用物体空间质心与投影空间的质心的对应关系定理,由60°的投影即可准确测量出旋转中心的位置。在扇形束情形,通过将扇形束投影重排成平行束投影,仍可由扇形角再进行60°的投影准确测量出旋转中心的位置。     

利用像素错位法提高系统空间分辨率的实验研究

在硬件配置不变的情况下,如何进一步提高CT系统空间分辨率是目前工业CT领域内的研究热点之一。本文改进了半像素错位算法,有效地提高了CT系统的空间分辨率,具有一定的理论意义和工程应用价值。     

基于磁镜结构的Wang-Pan方法在磁强计在轨标定中的应用

磁通门磁强计(FGM)的磁补偿随时间会发生缓慢变化; 因此,提高FGM磁补偿的标定精度对实现高精度磁场测量至关重要.最近,一种基于磁镜结构的标定方法被提出,本文将其称之为Wang-Pan方法Ⅱ.本文分析了Wang-Pan方法Ⅱ在太阳风、地球磁鞘和磁尾电流片区域的适用性.我们发现,磁镜结构或线性磁洞事件个数的增加有助于降低Wang-Pan方法Ⅱ的计算误差; 此外,事件的背景磁场强度和磁场耗散程度会显著影响Wang-Pan方法Ⅱ的计算精度.Wang-Pan方法Ⅱ在太阳风和磁尾电流片中的计算误差在±0.2 nT以内的概率高达70%,在磁鞘中计算误差比太阳风及磁尾电流片中的大了约1个数量级.为了提高利用磁镜结构标定磁补偿值的精度,我们研究了线性磁洞事件的多个参数特征对磁补偿计算误差的影响,该研究结果将为Wang-Pan方法Ⅱ的应用提供磁镜结构或线性磁洞事件的筛选参考准则.

     

Mechanism on Moho offset induced by aseismic slip of deeply buried faults

Recent high-resolution deep seismic reflection profile across the Kunlun fault in northeastern Tibet shows clearly that the Moho is cut off by a complex thrust fault system. Moho offset is a general phenomenon, but little is known about the dynamic mechanism. In this study, contact models with Maxwell materials are used to simulate the mechanical process of Moho offset induced by the aseismic slip of deeply buried faults. Based on the seismic reflection data, we project a single fault model and a complex fault system model with two faults intersecting. The deformations of the Moho, the aseismic slips, and contact stresses on faults in different models are discussed in detail. Results show that the Moho offset might be produced by aseismic slip of deeply buried faults, and the magnitude is influenced by the friction coefficient of faults and the viscosity of the lower crust. The maximum slip occurs near the Moho on the single fault or at the crossing point of two intersecting faults system. Stress concentrates mainly on the Moho, the deep end of faults, or the crossing point. This study will throw light on understanding the mechanism of Moho offset and aseismic slip of deeply buried faults. The results of complex fault system with two faults intersecting are also useful to understand the shallow intersecting faults that may cause earthquakes.     

IGS测站的非线性变化研究

GPS位置时间序列中经常会出现信息中断,造成数据不连续,进而导致测站速度及其不确定度的估计有偏。因此,时间序列中断探测是动态大地测量数据处理的重要内容。在基于t-检验的序贯格局转换分析法(sequential t-test analysis of regime shifts,STARS)算法的基础上,顾及GPS位置时间序列的噪声特性,提出了一种考虑有色噪声的STARS算法(COL-STARS)。该算法首先利用一阶自回归模型(auto-regressive, AR(1))模型进行噪声\     

Weak-contrast approximation of the elastic scattering matrix in anisotropic media

The plane-wave reflection and transmission coefficients at a plane interface between two anisotropic media constitute the elements of the elastic scattering matrix. For a 1-D anisotropic medium the eigenvector decomposition of the system matrix of the transformed elasto-dynamic equations is used to derive a general expression for the scattering matrix. Depending on the normalization of the eigenvectors, the expressions give scattering coefficients for amplitudes or for vertical energy flux.Computing the vertical slownesses and the corresponding polarizations, the eigenvector matrix and its inverse can be found. We give a simple formula for the inverse, regardless of the normalization of the eigenvectors. When the eigenvectors are normalized with respect to amplitudes of displacement (or velocity), the calculation of the scattering matrix for amplitudes is simplified.When the relative changes in all parameters are small, a weak-contrast approximation of the scattering matrix, based on the exactly determined polarization vectors in an average medium, is obtained. The same approximation is also derived directly from the transformed elasto-dynamic equations for a smooth vertically inhomogeneous medium, proving the consistency of the approximation.For monoclinic media, with the mirror symmetry plane parallel to the interface, the approximative scattering matrix is given in terms of analytic expressions for the non-normalized eigenvectors and vertical slownesses. For transversely isotropic media with a vertical axis of symmetry (VTI) and isotropic media, explicit solutions for the weak-contrast approximations of the scattering matrices have been obtained. The scattering matrix for amplitudes for isotropic media is well known. The scattering matrix for vertical energy flux may have applications in AVO analysis and inversion due to the reciprocity of the reflection coefficients for converted waves.Numerical examples for monoclinic and VTI media provide good agreement between the approximative and the exact reflection matrices. It is, however, expected that the approximations cannot be used when the symmetry properties of the two media are very different. This is because the approximation relies on a small relative contrast between the eigenvectors in the two media.Presented at the Workshop Meeting on Seismic Waves in Laterally Inhomogeneous Media, Castle of Trest, Czech Republic, May 22–27, 1995.     

关于频率电磁测深几个问题的探讨(二)——频率电磁测深探测深度的几个问题分析

分析了天然源频率电磁测深(MT/AMT)及人工源频率电磁测深(FEM/CSAMT)的探测深度及评估方法。人工源频率电磁测深在观测点侧面有发射源,分析其探测深度的有关问题比较复杂,除受地电断面和发射频率的影响外,收-发距(偏移距)的作用很大。考虑实际应用,在探测对象已定和仪器频率范围已知情况下,通过模拟计算研究了偏移距对探测深度的影响。将偏移距和频率、地电断面参数同时考虑,综合反映出场区对探测深度的影响,通过模拟计算出典型频率电磁测深曲线。曲线特征说明:近区场仅能做几何测深,只有满足远区或中区(过渡区)的条件才能实现频率电磁测深。人工源频率电磁测深探测深度的影响因素较天然源频率电磁测深多了偏移距的作用,其深度评估式应是经验的。所阐述的频率电磁测深的探测深度及评估方法是偏重理论的,并以此指导施工设计或作半定量解释;要更准确得出频率电磁测深的探测深度应通过正确的反演解释。     

直接找油气的地球物理新原理的进展现状

近年来,国际上利用地震反射波勘探技术直接找油气的探索研究受到普遍重视.本文试图针对这一发展历史作一综述. 首先,介绍Knott（1899）和Zoeppritz（1919）分别导出的反射波振幅公式进行的数值计算,从而发现振幅与入射角的变化关系及其受反射面两侧岩层泊松比值的影响.然后,列举了几处油气区地震波勘探直接找油气的实例,以试验此项新原理在实践中所遇到的问题,说明直接找油气的地球物理新方法是可取的,是有前途的,但目前还不够有效,要达到实用还有一段较长的距离,因此,有进一步加强基础性实验研究的必要.