Three‐dimensional geological and magnetic modelling, Isa Valley, Queensland, Australia

Author(s):  
C. C. Ames ◽  
M. W. Jessell ◽  
R. K. Valenta
1994 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 675-681 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. J. Teskey ◽  
M. D. Thomas

In 1987, a high-resolution aeromagnetic survey was carried out over Lake Superior as a contribution to the Great Lakes International Multidisciplinary Program on Crustal Evolution (GLIMPCE). The survey complemented a 20 s (two-way travel-time) shipborne seismic survey conducted over five profiles on the lake in 1986, the purpose of which was to study the 1.1 Ga Midcontinent Rift under the lake. Two and one-half dimensional (2.5D) magnetic modelling has demonstrated that the model predicted by the seismic results is compatible with the magnetic anomalies under the assumption that the magnetization is due essentially to a normally polarized upper layer and a reversely polarized lower layer. An approach has been developed and used to extend the model based on GLIMPCE seismic data westwards over the central portion of the lake by shifting the 2.5D model laterally to the adjacent north–south profile, adjusting the node points, and repeating the process until the area is covered. A surface integration was then carried out over the resulting three-dimensional (3D) structure. The modelling was constrained primarily by 8.0 s (two-way traveltime) seismic lines provided by industry, which are capable of defining the upper surface of the normally magnetized layer and the boundary between the normally and reversely magnetized layer. Values for the magnetization strengths and directions of both layers were estimated from published values on the shore and on islands in the lake. The model was adjusted to match the measured field as closely as possible, thus providing an estimate of the topography of the lower surface of the reversely magnetized layer. The final model was found to be compatible with the gravity anomaly pattern and seismic refraction studies. Varying the magnetization of the upper and lower layer within reasonable limits was found to change the absolute value of the maximum depth (48 km) of the model by approximately 10% but not to significantly effect the shape. The 3D modelling program was shown to be useful for studies of this type where continuity along strike is reasonable.


1966 ◽  
Vol 25 ◽  
pp. 227-229 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Brouwer

The paper presents a summary of the results obtained by C. J. Cohen and E. C. Hubbard, who established by numerical integration that a resonance relation exists between the orbits of Neptune and Pluto. The problem may be explored further by approximating the motion of Pluto by that of a particle with negligible mass in the three-dimensional (circular) restricted problem. The mass of Pluto and the eccentricity of Neptune's orbit are ignored in this approximation. Significant features of the problem appear to be the presence of two critical arguments and the possibility that the orbit may be related to a periodic orbit of the third kind.


Author(s):  
M. Boublik ◽  
W. Hellmann ◽  
F. Jenkins

The present knowledge of the three-dimensional structure of ribosomes is far too limited to enable a complete understanding of the various roles which ribosomes play in protein biosynthesis. The spatial arrangement of proteins and ribonuclec acids in ribosomes can be analysed in many ways. Determination of binding sites for individual proteins on ribonuclec acid and locations of the mutual positions of proteins on the ribosome using labeling with fluorescent dyes, cross-linking reagents, neutron-diffraction or antibodies against ribosomal proteins seem to be most successful approaches. Structure and function of ribosomes can be correlated be depleting the complete ribosomes of some proteins to the functionally inactive core and by subsequent partial reconstitution in order to regain active ribosomal particles.


Author(s):  
P.L. Moore

Previous freeze fracture results on the intact giant, amoeba Chaos carolinensis indicated the presence of a fibrillar arrangement of filaments within the cytoplasm. A complete interpretation of the three dimensional ultrastructure of these structures, and their possible role in amoeboid movement was not possible, since comparable results could not be obtained with conventional fixation of intact amoebae. Progress in interpreting the freeze fracture images of amoebae required a more thorough understanding of the different types of filaments present in amoebae, and of the ways in which they could be organized while remaining functional.The recent development of a calcium sensitive, demembranated, amoeboid model of Chaos carolinensis has made it possible to achieve a better understanding of such functional arrangements of amoeboid filaments. In these models the motility of demembranated cytoplasm can be controlled in vitro, and the chemical conditions necessary for contractility, and cytoplasmic streaming can be investigated. It is clear from these studies that “fibrils” exist in amoeboid models, and that they are capable of contracting along their length under conditions similar to those which cause contraction in vertebrate muscles.


Author(s):  
G. Stöffler ◽  
R.W. Bald ◽  
J. Dieckhoff ◽  
H. Eckhard ◽  
R. Lührmann ◽  
...  

A central step towards an understanding of the structure and function of the Escherichia coli ribosome, a large multicomponent assembly, is the elucidation of the spatial arrangement of its 54 proteins and its three rRNA molecules. The structural organization of ribosomal components has been investigated by a number of experimental approaches. Specific antibodies directed against each of the 54 ribosomal proteins of Escherichia coli have been performed to examine antibody-subunit complexes by electron microscopy. The position of the bound antibody, specific for a particular protein, can be determined; it indicates the location of the corresponding protein on the ribosomal surface.The three-dimensional distribution of each of the 21 small subunit proteins on the ribosomal surface has been determined by immuno electron microscopy: the 21 proteins have been found exposed with altogether 43 antibody binding sites. Each one of 12 proteins showed antibody binding at remote positions on the subunit surface, indicating highly extended conformations of the proteins concerned within the 30S ribosomal subunit; the remaining proteins are, however, not necessarily globular in shape (Fig. 1).


Author(s):  
James A. Lake

The understanding of ribosome structure has advanced considerably in the last several years. Biochemists have characterized the constituent proteins and rRNA's of ribosomes. Complete sequences have been determined for some ribosomal proteins and specific antibodies have been prepared against all E. coli small subunit proteins. In addition, a number of naturally occuring systems of three dimensional ribosome crystals which are suitable for structural studies have been observed in eukaryotes. Although the crystals are, in general, too small for X-ray diffraction, their size is ideal for electron microscopy.


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