Cruise Tourism: From Regional Saturation Towards Global Dynamic Equilibrium

Lightweight booms are being developed as a basic building element of deployable space structures for future NASA missions. This paper presents an analytical modeling and solution technique, namely the Distributed Transfer Function Method (DTFM), for synthesis and design of deployable boom structures. A space boom structure in consideration is modeled as a space frame that is enhanced by springs. In the DTFM, the distributed transfer functions describing the bending, torsion, and longitudinal deformations of frame members are first derived. A global dynamic equilibrium equation of the boom structure is assembled from the member transfer functions. Solution of the global equilibrium equation leads to free vibration solution and frequency response of the boom structure. The accuracy and efficiency of DTFM is demonstrated in a numerical example.

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Microtubule nucleation sequence studied by time-resolved x-ray scattering and electron microscopy

Proceedings, annual meeting, Electron Microscopy Society of America ◽

10.1017/s0424820100077402 ◽

1983 ◽

Vol 41 ◽

pp. 766-767

Author(s):

Eva-Maria Mandelkow ◽

Eckhard Mandelkow ◽

Joan Bordas

Keyword(s):

Electron Microscopy ◽

Dynamic Equilibrium ◽

Time Resolved ◽

X Ray ◽

Additional Information ◽

X Ray Scattering ◽

Low Concentrations ◽

Microtubule Growth ◽

Ray Patterns ◽

Ray Scattering

When a solution of microtubule protein is changed from non-polymerising to polymerising conditions (e.g. by temperature jump or mixing with GTP) there is a series of structural transitions preceding microtubule growth. These have been detected by time-resolved X-ray scattering using synchrotron radiation, and they may be classified into pre-nucleation and nucleation events. X-ray patterns are good indicators for the average behavior of the particles in solution, but they are difficult to interpret unless additional information on their structure is available. We therefore studied the assembly process by electron microscopy under conditions approaching those of the X-ray experiment. There are two difficulties in the EM approach: One is that the particles important for assembly are usually small and not very regular and therefore tend to be overlooked. Secondly EM specimens require low concentrations which favor disassembly of the particles one wants to observe since there is a dynamic equilibrium between polymers and subunits.

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Platelet Adhesion to Subendothelium - Effect of Shear Rate, Hematocrit and Platelet Count on the Dynamic Equilibrium Between Platelets Adhering to and Detaching from the Surface

Thrombosis and Haemostasis ◽

10.1055/s-0038-1660148 ◽

1985 ◽

Vol 54 (04) ◽

pp. 857-861 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

Andrea Remuzzi ◽

Lucia Raffaella Languino ◽

Vincenzo Costantini ◽

Vincenzo Guardabasso ◽

Giovanni de Gartano ◽

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Keyword(s):

Platelet Adhesion ◽

Initial Rate ◽

Dynamic Equilibrium ◽

Dynamic Condition ◽

Platelet Reactivity ◽

Experimental Conditions ◽

Platelet Suspension ◽

Shear Rates ◽

Platelet Concentration ◽

Adhesion Rate

SummaryThe adherence of human 3H-adenine-labeled platelets to rat subendothelium was quantitated using a rotating probe device. Platelet adhesion increased in relation to the rotation time, reaching a plateau value in about 4-6 min without any further increase. A non-linear fitting analysis of experimental data allowed calculations of initial rate and plateau value of platelet adhesion. Increasing the shear rates (from 35 to 150 sec-1) or the hematocrit (from 10% to 40%), both the adhesion rate and the plateau value were increased. When different platelet concentrations were used the adhesion rate and the plateau calculated increased with platelet concentration. Different plateau values were obtained in the experimental conditions considered. This suggests that the plateau was not reached for the complete occupation of the subendothelial surface by the adherent platelets. Experiments using two different vessels rotated in the same platelet suspension or, viceversa, the same vessel rotated successively in two fresh platelet suspensions, showed that the plateau was not determined by reduced platelet reactivity. Rotating the same vessel first in radiolabeled platelets, until the plateau was reached, and secondly in non labeled platelets, or viceversa, showed that the plateau was indeed a dynamic condition where the number of platelets adhering and detaching reached equilibrium. These observations suggest that the platelet adhesion to subendothelium is the final equilibrium of two platelet fluxes, one adhering to the surface and another detaching from the surface.

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Three Dimensional Tests on Dynamic Equilibrium and Artificial Nourishment

Coastal Engineering 1976 ◽

10.1061/9780872620834.090 ◽

1977 ◽

Author(s):

J. W. Kamphuis ◽

R.M. Myers

Keyword(s):

Dynamic Equilibrium ◽

Three Dimensional ◽

Artificial Nourishment

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ON THE DYNAMIC EQUILIBRIUM OF NANOBUBBLES IN WATER

Nanoscience and Technology An International Journal ◽

10.1615/nanoscitechnolintj.2018025819 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

pp. 1-8 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Semen I. Koshoridze ◽

Yu. K. Levin

Keyword(s):

Dynamic Equilibrium

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Elucidating the Weakly Reversible Cs-Pb-Br Perovskite Nanocrystal Reaction Network with High-Throughput Maps and Transformations

10.26434/chemrxiv.12253277.v2 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Jakob Dahl ◽

Xingzhi Wang ◽

Xiao Huang ◽

Emory Chan ◽

Paul Alivisatos

Keyword(s):

High Throughput ◽

Dynamic Equilibrium ◽

Reaction Network ◽

Substantial Impact ◽

Equilibrium Behavior ◽

Automated Method ◽

Lead Bromide ◽

Different Shapes ◽

Complex Chemistry ◽

Lead Halide

<p>Advances in automation and data analytics can aid exploration of the complex chemistry of nanoparticles. Lead halide perovskite colloidal nanocrystals provide an interesting proving ground: there are reports of many different phases and transformations, which has made it hard to form a coherent conceptual framework for their controlled formation through traditional methods. In this work, we systematically explore the portion of Cs-Pb-Br synthesis space in which many optically distinguishable species are formed using high-throughput robotic synthesis to understand their formation reactions. We deploy an automated method that allows us to determine the relative amount of absorbance that can be attributed to each species in order to create maps of the synthetic space. These in turn facilitate improved understanding of the interplay between kinetic and thermodynamic factors that underlie which combination of species are likely to be prevalent under a given set of conditions. Based on these maps, we test potential transformation routes between perovskite nanocrystals of different shapes and phases. We find that shape is determined kinetically, but many reactions between different phases show equilibrium behavior. We demonstrate a dynamic equilibrium between complexes, monolayers and nanocrystals of lead bromide, with substantial impact on the reaction outcomes. This allows us to construct a chemical reaction network that qualitatively explains our results as well as previous reports and can serve as a guide for those seeking to prepare a particular composition and shape. </p>

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