Drought monitoring

Drought detection, monitoring and indices are closely related to its definition. The specific definition chosen for a particular drought analysis will affect the procedures one uses in drought detection and monitoring. The traditional Palmer Drought Severity Index (PDSI) has been proven to be ineffective in regions of predominantly irrigated agriculture.The recently developed ALERT (Automated Local Evaluation in Real Time) system is proposed for use in monitoring the spatial and temporal variations of drought in real time. The ALERT system uses standardized instruments, radio frequencies, software and hardware. It was originally developed as a flash flood waming system by local flood control districts and the National Weather Service. However, now it has expanded to over 100 other uses in the areas of natural and man-made disaster detection and warning. The successful ALERT system indicates the need for the continued development of a national drought monitoring index that is applicable to a wide range of climate, hydrologic and water resource environments.     

PC－1500机配合坐标仪的地形数据采集程序

本文描述ＰＣ－１５００计算机与ＨＣＺ－１立体坐标量测仪相配合的地形点数据采集程序，并对该程序的结构、有关的数据模型以及使用等作了说明。     

中、小比例尺地形图平面位置精度分析

本文在分析地形图误差的主要来源的基础上,系统地对已编印出版的1:10万、1:20万、1:50万、1:100万4种中、小比例尺地形图进行了抽样量算,提出了评定地形图精度的方法;分要素(包括经纬线网交点、河流交叉点、道路交点、居民地图形中心点)讨论了地形图的平面位置精度,在此基础上,提出了我国中、小比例尺地形图的平面位置精度标准。     

Mapgis SCS G2000在1∶1万数字化制图中的应用

本文介绍了M apg is、SCS G 2000软件在1∶1万比例尺地形图生产中的特点及利用软件的各自优点进行数字化的过程。     

重力中区地形改正系统的研制

从传统的重力地形改正方法入手,用Delphi语言编制了Windows程序,使得多年来重力中区地形改正繁重的手工数图工作能够用计算机完成,且计算精度得到明显提高。最后用甘肃1:20万昌马幅的53个重力测点进行了试算。     

地形图数字化中图纸定向问题研究

从实践经验出发,结合相关技术基础,介绍在AutoCAD下进行地形图数字化时,原图定向的几种方法,并从精度、效率等方面进行了比较,最后给出软件实现的数字模型.     

工程岩体断裂构造发育程度的定量评价研究IAEG信息(会讯)

岩体断裂构造发育程度及其均匀性是影响岩体结构类型、岩体质量优劣及岩体稳定性分析以及工程岩体综合分区利用的重要因素, 因此岩体断裂构造发育程度的定量评价具有重要的工程意义。本文以三峡工程永久船闸边坡工程为例, 系统地讨论了工程岩体断裂构造发育程度的评价方法、定量评价指标的确定原则、断裂构造发育程度的分级标准等。研究表明, 根据岩体断裂构造发育特点, 综合运用多层次模糊综合评判法和人工神经网络技术是评价工程岩体断裂构造发育程度的有效方法。     

峨嵋山地区块体图的计算机绘制

本文介绍了用计算机辅助设计软件AUTOCAD与三维动画软件3DMAX来绘制峨嵋山地区块体图的方法，以此为例子讲述了将地形图改画面三维图的具体操作步骤，并进一步论述了用计算机绘制块体图的方法有着广泛的应用及其实用价值。     

Effect of earthquake ground motions on fragility curves of highway bridge piers based on numerical simulation

Fragility curves express the probability of structural damage due to earthquakes as a function of ground motion indices, e.g., PGA, PGV. Based on the actual damage data of highway bridges from the 1995 Hyogoken‐Nanbu (Kobe) earthquake, a set of empirical fragility curves was constructed. However, the type of structure, structural performance (static and dynamic) and variation of input ground motion were not considered to construct the empirical fragility curves. In this study, an analytical approach was adopted to construct fragility curves for highway bridge piers of specific bridges. A typical bridge structure was considered and its piers were designed according to the seismic design codes in Japan. Using the strong motion records from Japan and the United States, non‐linear dynamic response analyses were performed, and the damage indices for the bridge piers were obtained. Using the damage indices and ground motion indices, fragility curves for the bridge piers were constructed assuming a lognormal distribution. The analytical fragility curves were compared with the empirical ones. The proposed approach may be used in constructing the fragility curves for highway bridge structures. Copyright © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Mapping runoff generating areas using AGNPS-VSA model

ABSTRACT

In humid regions, surface runoff is often generated by saturation-excess runoff mechanisms from relatively small variable source areas (VSAs). However, the majority of the current hydrologic models are based on infiltration-excess mechanisms. In this study, the AGricultural Non-Point Source Pollution (AGNPS) model was used to integrate the VSA concept using topographic wetness index (TWI). Both the original and AGNPS-VSA models were evaluated for a small agricultural field in Ontario, Canada. The results indicate that the AGNPS-VSA model performed better than original model. The AGNPS-VSA model predicted that only the saturated portion of the field with higher TWI values produced runoff, whereas the original AGNPS model showed uniform hydrologic response from the entire field. The results of this study are important for accurately mapping the locations of VSAs. This new model could be a powerful tool in identifying critical source areas for applying targeted best management practices to minimize pollutant loads to receiving waters.