Soil Development in Till of Various Ages in Northeastern Pennsylvania

1983 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 85-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elissa R. Levine ◽  
Edward J. Ciolkosz
Keyword(s):  
Silicon Oxide ◽  
Prediction Equation ◽  
Soil Development ◽  
Accurate Estimate ◽  
Maximum Accumulation ◽  
Accumulation Index ◽  
Index Value ◽  
Best Fit ◽  
Extractable Iron ◽  
Northeastern Pennsylvania

AbstractEleven well-drained soils formed in till parent materials of varying ages in northeastern Pennsylvania were studied to determine changes in the soils with time. Four profiles (three Lackawanna and one Bath) were formed in Woodfordian till (15,000 yr B.P.), and two (Leck Kill) were formed in Altonian till (>28,000, <75,000 yr B.P.). The remaining five (Allenwood) were formed in pre-Wisconsinan till (>75,000 yr B.P.). In these soils, the extractable iron oxide, extractable aluminum oxide, and kaolinite contents increase with age, as do the total clay and fine/total clay ratio. With increasing age, the maximum accumulation of these constituents is found deeper in the profile. The extractable silicon oxide distribution is constant with depth, but it decreases in overall amount with time. Gibbsite is found only in small amounts in the A horizon of Altonian soils, but occurs throughout the profile of pre-Wisconsinan soils, although only in small amounts. In general, differences were found in these soils which separated them into three groups representing varying degrees of soil development. A regression equation was derived to predict the age of soils formed from the Altonian till based on a “clay accumulation index” value for soils of known Woodfordian and Holocene ages. The equation log Y = 1.80 + 0.992(logX) best fit the data, with an r2 value of 0.913. Using this equation, a mean age of 41,000 yr was calculated for the Altonian soils. This date was used to derive a second equation to predict ages for pre-Wisconsinan soils. The equation with the highest r2 value (0.934) was log Y = 1.81 + 0.998(logX). Dates for soils developed in the White Deer till and the Laurelton till of the pre-Wisconsinan stage were calculated to be 86,000 and 91,000 yr B.P., respectively. These dates fall within ages estimated for the Sangamon Interglaciation and thus would appear to be too young for pre-Sangamonian materials. The probable reason for the “too-young age” is that the C-horizon material of the pre-Wisconsinan soils was weathered and did not provide an accurate estimate of clay accumulation for the prediction equation.

Heart rate recording method validated by whole body indirect calorimetry in 10-yr-old children

1996 ◽  
Vol 81 (3) ◽  
pp. 1169-1173 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Bitar ◽  
M. Vermorel ◽  
N. Fellmann ◽  
M. Bedu ◽  
A. Chamoux ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Rate ◽  
Indirect Calorimetry ◽  
Laboratory Tests ◽  
Prediction Equation ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Healthy Children ◽  
Recording Method ◽  
Mean Differences ◽  
Best Fit ◽  
Heart Rate Recording

The aim of the study was to validate the heart rate (HR) recording method against whole body indirect calorimetry in prepubertal children. Nineteen 10.5-yr-old healthy children (10 boys, 9 girls) participated in this study. HR and energy expenditure (EE) were recorded through laboratory tests. Individual relationships between HR and EE were computed (equation established in laboratory). Several models were tested and validated from 24-h measurements of EE and HR by whole body indirect calorimetry. The best fit was obtained with individual polynomial relationships. Mean differences between predicted (equation established in laboratory) and measured total daily EE averaged 7.6 +/- 20.1%. The causes of the differences and the means of improving the accuracy of the prediction equation are discussed.

DISTRIBUTION OF VARIOUS FORMS OF ALUMINUM, IRON AND MANGANESE IN THE ORTHIC GRAY WOODED, GLEYED ORTHIC GRAY WOODED AND RELATED GLEYSOLIC SOILS IN MANITOBA

1971 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. MICHALYNA
Keyword(s):  
Morphological Features ◽  
Soil Color ◽  
Similar Morphology ◽  
Maximum Accumulation ◽  
Aluminum Distribution ◽  
Aluminum Iron ◽  
Extractable Iron ◽  
Iron And Manganese

Soil color and other morphological features have definite limitations in differentiating Gleyed Gray Wooded from related Gleysolic soils of similar morphology. Iron and manganese data could provide guides for their separation. Oxalate-extractable to dithionite-extractable iron ratios differed considerably in or below the B horizon. The ratios for the BC horizons were 0.09 for an Orthic Gray Wooded, 0.29 to 0.45 for three Gleyed Orthic Gray Wooded and 0.55 to 0.93 for three Gleysolic soils. Dithionite-extractable iron to clay ratios were relatively constant in the Orthic Gray Wooded, a slight minimum occurred in the Bt horizons of the Gleyed Orthic Gray Wooded soils, and a maximum occurred in AB or B horizons of the Humic Eluviated Gleysols and the Fera Humic Gleysol. Total manganese distribution could aid in the separation of these soils; the maximum accumulation of manganese occurred in the Ae and Bt horizons of the Orthic Gray Wooded, in the Bt horizons of the Gleyed Orthic Gray Wooded, and in the C horizons of the associated Gleysolic soils. Aluminum distribution (dithionite- and oxalate-extractable) did not differ among these soils, indicating that it was not affected by differences in drainage regime.

Evaluating poultry feedstuffs in terms of their metabolizable energy content and chemical composition

1975 ◽  
Vol 15 (77) ◽  
pp. 773 ◽  
Author(s):  
N Guirguis
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Energy Content ◽  
Basal Diet ◽  
Prediction Equation ◽  
Accurate Estimate ◽  
Metabolizable Energy ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Feed Ingredients ◽  
The Mean

The metabolizable energy values (ME) of 16 feed ingredients available in Australia were determined with broiler chicks of both sexes. The chickens were fed test diets in which the feed ingredients replaced dextrose in a basal diet. The mean coefficient of variation was low in each determination of ME (range 0.78 to 1.20, mean 0.94 per cent). Sex had no significant effect on the ME value of most feedstuffs with the exception of oats, where ME values were significantly higher for female than for male chicks (P < 0.05). The ME values calculated from the chemical composition of feed ingredients by means of the equations of Sibbald et al; Carpenter and Clegg; and Bolton were considerably higher than that obtained by chick assay. On the other hand ME values of cereals predicted by means of Titus's equation were similar to those obtained in this experiment and to biologically determined values of ME published in the literature. ME values of protein concentrates varied considerably when estimated either by chick assay or by chemical composition. Titus's prediction equation was considered to provide a reasonably accurate estimate of the ME value of a ration where information is available only of the chemical composition of the feed ingredients.

scholarly journals Regional snow-depth estimates for avalanche calculations using a two-dimensional model with snow entrainment

2008 ◽  
Vol 49 ◽  
pp. 63-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emanuela Bianchi Janetti ◽  
Elisa Gorni ◽  
Betty Sovilla ◽  
Daniele Bocchiola
Keyword(s):  
Snow Cover ◽  
Accurate Estimate ◽  
Hazard Mapping ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Return Periods ◽  
Mapping Procedure ◽  
Regional Approach ◽  
Mass Entrainment ◽  
Avalanche Dynamics ◽  
Index Value

AbstractThe currently adopted approach for avalanche-hazard mapping in Switzerland includes avalanche-dynamics modelling coupled with estimation of the greatest annual 3 day snowfall depth, H72, for high-return periods, used as the release depth. New advances in avalanche dynamics show that this approach can be improved using models with mass entrainment, requiring in turn a statistical definition of the erodible snow cover. We propose a regional approach, based on index value, to evaluate release depth and erodible snow cover for large-return periods. The territory of Switzerland is divided into seven climatologically homogeneous regions. Generalized extreme value (GEV) distributions for the growth factors coupled with index-value estimation based on altitude provide an accurate estimate of snow depths, also for large-return periods. RAMMS, a two-dimensional avalanche-dynamics model including snow entrainment, is used for hazard mapping for a site used as an example of the Swiss procedure. The regional approach allows the boundary conditions for hazard mapping to be set using an entrainment model, and also provides statistical uncertainty of the design release and erosion depth, thus aiding in applying uncertainty analysis to hazard-mapping procedure.

scholarly journals Medidas corporales y estimación de peso vivo en bucerros predestete en la provincia de Granma, Cuba

2022 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 2-12
Author(s):  
Bánier Ramírez Reyes ◽  
Nicholaus Mtegho Banzi ◽  
Yoel Rodríguez Valera ◽  
Harold Font Puente ◽  
Yanara Almaguer Pérez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Length ◽  
Predictive Models ◽  
Live Weight ◽  
Prediction Equation ◽  
Body Measurements ◽  
Eastern Province ◽  
Abdominal Perimeter ◽  
Scientific Results ◽  
Comparative Results ◽  
Best Fit

La investigación se realizó en la oriental provincia de Granma, área que destaca por sus resultados científicos relacionados con el comportamiento productivo de la especie bubalina en Cuba. El objetivo fue estimar el peso vivo a través de medidas corporales  en bucerros desde el nacimiento hasta los ocho meses de edad. Se registraron datos de 1 302 animales, hembras y machos nacidos de 120 búfalas  de la raza Buffalypso en  el período 2008 a 2015, las medidas corporales: alto de la cruz (AC), longitud del cuerpo (LC), perímetro torácico (PT), perímetro abdominal (PA), ancho de la pelvis  (AP), largo de la pelvis (LP) y ancho del tórax (AT) fueron medidas con cinta métrica en cm. Mientras el peso vivo (PV) fue determinado con plataforma digital, todas las maniobras se hicieron cada 30 días. Los modelos predictivos utilizados fueron: Quetélet,  PV = (PT)2 (longitud de cuerpo) (87,5); Crevat,  PV= (PT) (Longitud del cuerpo) (PA) (80) y Correa, PV= (PT)2(Longitud del cuerpo)/ 300. Los resultados comparativos por sexo arrojaron diferencias altamente significativas (P<0,001) para el PA y diferencias significativas (P<0,05) para el PT, PV, LP y LC a favor de los machos. EL modelo que mostró mejor ajuste (r2=0,96, P>0,001) combinó tres variables (PT, PA y LC), aunque el perímetro torácico solo mostró parámetros elevados (r2=0,94, P>0,001). Finalmente se concluye que las elevadas correlaciones entre las medidas corporales y el peso vivo,  demuestran  que las variables estudiadas pueden por si solas o combinadas explicar el comportamiento del peso vivo, pero la ecuación de predicción del PV (kg) a través de PT (cm) propuesta atribuye mayores ventajas para la práctica del pesaje.   The research was carried out in the eastern province of Granma, an area that stands out for its scientific results related to the productive behavior of the buffalo species in Cuba. The objective was to estimate live weight through body measurements in calves from birth to eight months of age. Data were recorded on 1 302 animals, females and males born to 120 buffaloes of the Buffalypso breed in the period 2008 to 2015, body measurements: height at the withers (AC), body length (LC), thoracic perimeter (PT) , abdominal perimeter (PA), pelvic width (AP), pelvic length (LP) and chest width (AT) were measured with a tape measure in cm. While the live weight (PV) was determined with a digital platform, all the maneuvers were done every 30 days. The predictive models used were: Quetélet, PV = (PT) 2 (body length) (87.5); Crevat, PV = (PT) (Body length) (PA) (80) and Correa, PV = (PT) 2 (Body length) / 300. The comparative results by sex yielded highly significant differences (P <0.001) for the PA and significant differences (P <0.05) for the PT, PV, LP and LC in favor of males. The model that showed the best fit (r2 = 0.96, P> 0.001) combined three variables (PT, PA and LC), although the thoracic perimeter only showed elevated parameters (r2 = 0.94, P> 0.001). Finally, it is concluded that the high correlations between body measurements and live weight show that the variables studied can, alone or in combination, explain the behavior of live weight, but the prediction equation of LW (kg) through PT (cm ) proposal attributes greater advantages to the practice of weighing.

The linear regression equation for pressurised metered-dose inhaler: Using canister weight to predict balance actuation in asthma inhaler

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gobi Hariyanayagam Gunasekaran ◽  
Syazwan Faiz b. Kamal Al Arif ◽  
Shargunan Selvanthan Gunasekaran ◽  
Sera Selvanthan Sundram Gunasekaran
Keyword(s):  
Linear Regression ◽  
Prediction Equation ◽  
Regression Equation ◽  
Dose Inhaler ◽  
Linear Regression Equation ◽  
Metered Dose Inhalers ◽  
Active Ingredients ◽  
Metered Dose ◽  
Data Points ◽  
Best Fit

Abstract INTRODUCTION Pressurised metered-dose inhalers (pMDIs) are not equipped with dose counters hence the balance actuation in a canister could not be determined. Each actuation expels a considerable amount of active ingredients and excipients from a canister, thus the balance actuation remaining in a pMDI based on canister weight could be evaluated using a linear regression equation.METHODOLOGY New pMDIs of 5 active ingredients [salbutamol (GSK) 200 actuation, budesonide (Glenmark) 300 actuation, ipratropium/fenoterol (Boehringer) 200 actuation, fluticasone (GSK/innovator) 120 actuation, fluticasone (Cipla/generic) 120 actuation, and beclometasone (Ivax) 200 actuation] was weighted . using a laboratory scale (Sartorius R200D; 0.01g accuracy). Two of each pMDI were weighed after each actuation, with a 30-second inter-puff interval, and the mean weight was recorded. To minimise variability in measurements, weighing was limited to one operator. The canister was considered empty when there were no changes in weight after repeated actuation. The prediction equation (one for each pMDI) was the line of best fit through data points on the scatter plot of the number of actuations versus weight.RESULTS AND DISCUSSION There was low variability between pMDIs weights (SD: 0.03g-0.08g)] of the same active ingredients indicating manufacturing uniformity among canisters. Prediction equations were generated for each type of active ingredients, where the general equation is: Actuation remaining = Constant + β*pMDI weight.CONCLUSION This study produced a prediction equation that can be used to estimate remaining actuation in a pMDI based on its weight. Weighing medication canister could be used to measure actuation remaining in pMDIs, as well as patients’ adherence to pMDIs.

An improved interference correction for trace element analysis

1992 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
pp. 1646-1647
Author(s):  
John J. Donovan ◽  
Donald A. Snyder ◽  
Mark L. Rivers
Keyword(s):  
Trace Element Analysis ◽  
Accurate Estimate ◽  
Simple Expression ◽  
Standard Reference Materials ◽  
Characteristic Line ◽  
Analytical Line ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Electron Probe Analysis ◽  
Calculated Concentration ◽  
X Ray

We present a simple expression for the quantitative treatment of interference corrections in x-ray analysis. WDS electron probe analysis of standard reference materials illustrate the success of the technique.For the analytical line of wavelength λ of any element A which lies near or on any characteristic line of another element B, the observed x-ray counts at We use to denote x-ray counts excited by element i in matrix j (u=unknown; s=analytical standard; ŝ=interference standard) at the wavelength of the analytical line of A, λA (Fig. 1). Quantitative analysis of A requires an accurate estimate of These counts can be estimated from the ZAF calculated concentration of B in the unknown C,Bu measured counts at λA in an interference standard of known concentration of B (and containing no A), and ZAF correction parameters for the matrices of both the unknown and the interference standard at It can be shown that:

Analytical Electron Microscopy Study of Second-Phase Particles in 7075 and 7475 Aluminum Alloys

1985 ◽  
Vol 43 ◽  
pp. 348-349
Author(s):  
M. Raghavan ◽  
J. Y. Koo ◽  
J. W. Steeds ◽  
B. K. Park
Keyword(s):  
Aluminum Alloys ◽  
Silicon Oxide ◽  
Analytical Electron Microscopy ◽  
Microscopy Study ◽  
Electron Microscopy Study ◽  
Partial Substitution ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Second Phase Particles ◽  
Almost All

X-ray microanalysis and Convergent Beam Electron Diffraction (CBD) studies were conducted to characterize the second phase particles in two commercial aluminum alloys -- 7075 and 7475. The second phase particles studied were large (approximately 2-5μm) constituent phases and relatively fine ( ∼ 0.05-1μn) dispersoid particles, Figures 1A and B. Based on the crystal structure and chemical composition analyses, the constituent phases found in these alloys were identified to be Al7Cu2Fe, (Al,Cu)6(Fe,Cu), α-Al12Fe3Si, Mg2Si, amorphous silicon oxide and the modified 6Fe compounds, in decreasing order of abundance. The results of quantitative X-ray microanalysis of all the constituent phases are listed in Table I. The data show that, in almost all the phases, partial substitution of alloying elements occurred resulting in small deviations from the published stoichiometric compositions of the binary and ternary compounds.

LVSEM: Past Present and Future

1990 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 364-365
Author(s):  
James B. Pawley
Keyword(s):  
Field Emission ◽  
Line Width ◽  
Time Scales ◽  
Silicon Oxide ◽  
Beam Current ◽  
High Brightness ◽  
High Beam ◽  
Fixed Charges ◽  
Beam Voltage ◽  
Deposited Metal

Past: In 1960 Thornley published the first description of SEM studies carried out at low beam voltage (LVSEM, 1-5 kV). The aim was to reduce charging on insulators but increased contrast and difficulties with low beam current and frozen biological specimens were also noted. These disadvantages prevented widespread use of LVSEM except by a few enthusiasts such as Boyde. An exception was its use in connection with studies in which biological specimens were dissected in the SEM as this process destroyed the conducting films and produced charging unless LVSEM was used.In the 1980’s field emission (FE) SEM’s came into more common use. The high brightness and smaller energy spread characteristic of the FE-SEM’s greatly reduced the practical resolution penalty associated with LVSEM and the number of investigators taking advantage of the technique rapidly expanded; led by those studying semiconductors. In semiconductor research, the SEM is used to measure the line-width of the deposited metal conductors and of the features of the photo-resist used to form them. In addition, the SEM is used to measure the surface potentials of operating circuits with sub-micrometer resolution and on pico-second time scales. Because high beam voltages destroy semiconductors by injecting fixed charges into silicon oxide insulators, these studies must be performed using LVSEM where the beam does not penetrate so far.

Hearing Aid Design and Evaluation for a Patient with a Severe Discrimination Loss for Speech

1967 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 367-372 ◽  
Author(s):  
James D. Miller ◽  
Arthur F. Niemoeller
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Aids ◽  
Background Noise ◽  
Hearing Aid ◽  
Accurate Estimate ◽  
Single Patient

Results of intelligibility tests on a single patient with a severe discrimination loss for speech are reported. The patient was tested with four different hearing aids and with no aid, and the effects of opportunity for lipreading, background noise, and reverberation were evaluated. The tests appear to allow an accurate estimate of the amount of help to be expected in various situations and show that an aid with good fidelity is clearly superior to the others tested. The destructive effects of background noise and reverberation are demonstrated separately and in combination.

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