Long-term evolution of meandering channel planforms in response to the mean annual flow and width-depth ratio

A depth-averaged linearized meander evolution model was used to numerically evaluate the spatiotem-poral evolution of the meandering channel centerline in the plane at various mean annual flows and width-depth ratios for capturing the overall average trend of the meandering channel planform.This analysis was done to better understand the consistent responses of the river morphology to possible future tectonic and climatic changes.The computational cases included an idealized sine-generated meandering channel with a moderate maximum deflection angle and a typical natural meander for the Jiyun River in China.The study results showed phased development and response characteristics of the meandering channel centerline(to the mean annual flow),along with increases in the specified mean annual width(B)-depth(H)ratio(represented by B/H).First,the spatial meander straightening trend over time weakened during Phase 1(B/H ≤ 16.5)and gradually changed to a meander developing trend during Phase 2(16.5＜B/H ≤ 27)with an overall insensitivity to the flow magnitude.Second,starting from the downstream tail during Phase 3(27＜B/H ≤ 28.9),the symmetric development form along the transverse direction(perpendicular to the mean flow direction)was disrupted,while flow effects were highlighted when the mean annual B/H exceeded 28.Finally,an obvious onset and jump process of the channel sensitivity in response to flow occurred during Phase 4(28.9＜B/H ≤ 29.5).These event characteristics are very similar to the transition from laminar to turbulent flow in fluid mechanics.This study provides insights for more in-depth exploration of meandering mechanisms and technical support for effective river management.     

对虾高位池精养和生态养殖模式下沉积物中碳、氮元素变化及对底栖细菌的影响

本文采用原位生态学研究方法分析两种较为典型的对虾养殖模式—高位池精养模式和生态养殖模式沉积物中碳、氮元素的变化和其对底栖细菌的影响.结果表明:(1)在两种养殖模式下沉积物中碳元素含量都是呈上升趋势,高位池精养模式中C∶N值呈下降趋势,而生态养殖模式中C∶N值则呈上升趋势.(2)底栖细菌的呼吸量及其生物量变化呈显著正相关.单位生物量的底栖细菌代谢力变化和沉积物中C∶N值有关.在高位池精养模式中,沉积物C∶N值较高(＞16.59),单位生物量底栖细菌代谢力保持恒定;在生态养殖模式中,沉积物C∶N值较低(＜15.58),单位生物量底栖细菌代谢力随C∶N值的上升而增加.     

Risk assessment for the Yucca Mountain high-level nuclear waste repository site: Estimation of volcanic disruption

In this article, we model the volcanism near the proposed nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain, Nevada, U.S.A. by estimating the instantaneous recurrence rate using a nonhomogeneous Poisson process with Weibull intensity and by using a homogeneous Poisson process to predict future eruptions. We then quantify the probability that any single eruption is disruptive in terms of a (prior) probability distribution, since not every eruption would result in disruption of the repository. Bayesian analysis is performed to evaluate the volcanic risk. Based on the Quaternary data, a 90% confidence interval for the instantaneous recurrence rate near the Yucca Mountain site is (1.85×10^–6/yr, 1.26×10^–5/yr). Also, using-these confidence bounds, the corresponding 90% confidence interval for the risk (probability of at least one disruptive eruption) for an isolation time of 10⁴ years is (1.0×10^–3, 6.7×10^–3), if it is assumed that the intensity remains constant during the projected time frame.     

Black carbon and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in surface sediments of China’s marginal seas

This study investigates the distribution of black carbon (BC) and its correlation with total polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (ΣPAH) in the surface sediments of China’s marginal seas. BC content ranges from <0.10 to 2.45 mg/g dw (grams dry weight) in the sediments studied, and varied among the different coastal regions. The Bohai Bay sediments had the highest BC contents (average 2.18 mg/g dw), which comprises a significant fraction (27%–41%) of the total organic carbon (TOC) preserved in the sediments. In ...     

The algorithm of decomposing superim-posed 2-D Poisson processes and its applica-tion to the extracting earthquake clustering pattern

IntroductionClusteringearthquakesareusuallyconsideredasomensofstrongearthquakesorasignaloftectonicmovement.Thus,theyarenotonlyoneoftheprimaryevidencestopredictearthquakesbutalsoasignificantindicatortorecognizetectonicmovement(MEI,etal,1993;EarthquakePre-dictionandPreventionDepartmentofChinaSeismologicalBureau,1998).Ongeneralconditions,webelievethatclusteringearthquakesexistrelativelytobackgroundearthquakes,howtoeffectivelyseparateonefromtheotherbecomesthekeypointofextractingtheclusteringea…     

An indication of the soil topmost layer response in Quito (Ecuador) using noise H/V spectral ratio

H/V noise spectral ratio (HVSR), standard spectral ratio (SSR), and receiver functions (RF) techniques have been used in the Quito (Ecuador) urban area to estimate the frequency dependence of soil response. Two amplified frequencies obtained by the HVSR method appear on about 60 sites. Taking into account the most amplified frequency rather than considering only the first amplified frequency, generally associated with the fundamental frequency, we find that iso-frequency curves tightly fit the surface geology. The second amplified frequency is interpreted as the fundamental frequency of the soft thin topmost layer, which in some cases amplifies the surface ground motion more than the rest of the soil column. This hypothesis is further supported by the results provided from the SSR and RF studies at a station located on top of a solid waste landfill, and by a study of known thickness of a waste landfill, using the HVSR method.     

一种基于多能统计的射束硬化校正方法

在X射线层析成像(X-CT)系统中,传统的CT重建算法都基于射线源是单能的假设提出的,而实际的射线源是多能的,直接由多能投影数据用传统的重建算法重建图像,会导致硬化效应。本文把实际的多能谱细化成若干个子能谱,根据光子数服从Poisson分布这一规律建立数学模型,在传统迭代重建算法的基础上,借用统计的方法进行参数估计。实验结果表明该方法可以有效消除重建图像中的杯状伪影,提高重建图像质量。