Sediment Phosphate Release Flux Under Hydraulic Disturbances in the Shallow Lake of Chaohu, China

Quantifying the effect of hydraulic disturbances on sediment phosphate release is a key issue in the water quality assessment of lakes, especially for the shallow lakes which are susceptible to winds and waves. Here, we sampled the original sediment columns from 12 positions in the eastern, central, and western areas of the Chaohu Lake, a representative shallow lake in China, and observed phosphate release under three levels of hydraulic disturbances in the laboratory. When the disturbance was weak and the surface sediment of bottom mud moved individually (the Individual Motion Mode), sediment phosphate release rate was insignificant (0.24 mg/m2/d). When the disturbance was medium and only a small percentage (<16%) of surface sediment started to move (the Small Motion Mode), phosphate release rate sharply increased to 4.81 mg/m2/d. When the disturbance was further strengthened and most (≥16%) of the surface sediment moved (the General Motion Mode), phosphate release rate was more than doubled (10.23 mg/m2/d). With the increase of hydraulic disturbance intensity, the variation range of phosphate release also became wider. Spatial distribution showed that the release rate varies the most in the western area, followed by the eastern and the central areas. By extrapolating the experimental results to the real scale, we found the phosphate release fluxes would probably fall within a wide range between 203.43 kg/d to 7311.01kg/d under different levels of hydrodynamic disturbances with considerably affects phosphate release from shallow lakes. This study also has implications for the pollutant management in other shallow lakes.

Image Processing Techniques For Improved Sun Sensor Performance

The behaviour of digital sun-sensors and associated super-resolution algorithms was explored. Using calibration data, a method was proposed to model the peak width of peaks across the image array. Using this with the non-linear least square algorithm gave improved performance across the field-of-view. A test was proposed that would measure precision for small sensor motions. Also, a method of accounting for local bias error was given. The small motion test defined limits at which the sensor detects motion, and the precision test gave metrics to measure how well the sensor renders motion. Finally, an extended kalman filter was developed that used sun-vector measurements, in addition to a new relative measurement. This was tested using a well-defined sensor as well as a generic sensor for which few error data were known. Results indicate that relative measurements only improve performance if random noise is low.

Image Processing Techniques For Improved Sun Sensor Performance

The behaviour of digital sun-sensors and associated super-resolution algorithms was explored. Using calibration data, a method was proposed to model the peak width of peaks across the image array. Using this with the non-linear least square algorithm gave improved performance across the field-of-view. A test was proposed that would measure precision for small sensor motions. Also, a method of accounting for local bias error was given. The small motion test defined limits at which the sensor detects motion, and the precision test gave metrics to measure how well the sensor renders motion. Finally, an extended kalman filter was developed that used sun-vector measurements, in addition to a new relative measurement. This was tested using a well-defined sensor as well as a generic sensor for which few error data were known. Results indicate that relative measurements only improve performance if random noise is low.

Ensuing Garbhni & Rajasvala Paricharya Engender’s to Healthy Posterity

Garbhini paricharya can be correlated with Ante-natal care. The Term Garbhini means a woman presenting with Garbha and Paricharya refers to the caring in all aspect. The process of Garbhini paricharya begins with the very first day of Conception and the Healthy Conception starts from proper fallow up of Rajasvala Paricharya , it Refers to the process followed during Menstrual Phase. In the process of Garbhini Paricharya, it is supposed to be made sure that, the expecting women should be facilitated with proper- Ahar (Dietics), Vihar (Fashion of living), Vichar (Thought process). As any of small action-thought-food during Pregnancy will Ultimately affect the fetus health, therefore, it makes, important to think of these three pillars during Pregnancy; therefore, Acharya Charaka has compared Garbhinin to a pot filled with oil, as a small motion in a pot will lead to spillage of oil, the same is in the Garbhashaya (womb), which may even lead to Garbhapata (Abortion). In order to get Anupghata (Uncomplicated Pregnancy), Sukhprasava (Pregnancy for normal and delivery of newborn, even desired baby), Acharyas have recommended Month wise Dietary Regimen of Pregnant Women and a list of Protocol to be fallowed for Antenatal care.

Experimental Study of Hydrodynamic Damping for Water Intake Risers

Water Intake Riser (WIR), conveying cooling water from the sea, is key to liquefaction of natural gas in the Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) facility. Due to the wave-induced vessel motion, WIRs may experience resonant vibrations, which influence its fatigue life. In such situations, the estimate of hydrodynamic damping is critical to the prediction of fatigue life. Due to its small motion amplitudes compared to the diameter of WIR, the Keulegan–Carpenter (KC) for motion-induced flow around WIR is normally small (e.g. KC &lt; 5). For small KC values, the effect of steady current on the hydrodynamic damping is not well understood and the current practice of using the relative velocity Morison model for predicting the hydrodynamic damping with in-line steady current is challenged by guidelines such as DNVGL-RP-C205 and ISO-19902. In this study, the hydrodynamic damping of a smooth WIR oscillating in still water or in steady currents is measured with a series of experiments at KC &lt; 5 and the Reynolds number (Re) in the range of 103 ∼ 105. The effect of in-line or cross steady currents on the in-line hydrodynamic damping is investigated and the performance of the relative velocity Morison model for predicting the hydrodynamic damping at low KC is examined. Experiments are also conducted for a WIR with helical strakes in in-line or cross currents. Based on these experimental results, recommendations are made for predicting hydrodynamic damping in the WIR design.

A NOVEL ITERATIVE MATCHING SCHEME BASED ON HOMOGRAPHY METHOD FOR X-RAY IMAGE

Purpose anterior cervical decompression and fusion is a common surgical procedure. Traditionally, experienced doctors observe X-ray films regularly examined by patients to determine postoperative conditions by observing the tiny movements between the limited vertebral bodies. But it is not accurate. This may lead to error diagnostics and serious deterioration of the condition and secondary injury to the patient and will also put a greater financial burden on them. Doctors need a quantitative standard to determine small motion with limited vertebral landmarks after surgery. Computer vision technology is needed to match the over-extension and over-flexion cervical vertebral body to provide objective measurement data for further quantification of intervertebral activity. Based on conventional scheme, the point mean square error is used as the evaluation criterion of the matching effect, and the iterative matching scheme is proposed to improve the stability of the original scheme. The cervical X-ray films of patients from the China–Japan Friendship Hospital were collected as samples to verify the reliability of the scheme. Compared with the existing image matching schemes based on feature points, our scheme is superior in matching effect, matching speed and stability. This scheme can provide a solid foundation for further assisting doctors in the study of rehabilitation after anterior cervical fusion.

Small Motion Detection and Non-Contact Vital Signs Monitoring with Continuous Wave Doppler Radars

Radars have become devices that one can come across in any environment at any moment. This means that they enter to all areas of life and even in the field of medicine and will be used more intensively in the future. Especially, the attention has been drawn to that they are suitable for the non-contact vital signs monitoring. In this study, two radar structures operating at 24 GHz (Radar 1) and 2.4 GHz (Radar 2) frequencies are used. Radar 1 structure is created on a printed circuit board (PCB), whereas Radar 2 is obtained by combining discrete components. The 8.5 mm movement performed with the aid of a test mechanism is detected by two radars with percentage errors (PEs) of 2.58% and 6.23%, respectively. For the 0.25 Hz vibration frequency, the error is the same for both radars and is 2.4 %. In measurements taken from a healthy human subject, Radar 1 finds a respiration rate with 1.85 % of PE and heart beat rate with 6.17 % of PE. In Radar 2, these values are 2.35 % and 8.24 %, respectively. From the measurement results, it is seen that the resolution of Radar 1 is better than that of Radar 2. The results also indicate that small motion detection and vital signs monitoring are carried out successfully.