A Radio Communication System for Neuronal Signals

Abstract

To collect neuronal activity data from awake, freely behaving animals, we developed miniature telemetry recording system. The integrated system consists of four major components: 1) Microelectrodes and micro-driver assembly, 2) analog front end (AFE), 3) programmable system on chip (PSoC), and 4) radio transceiver and the LabVIEW were used as a platform for the graphic user interface. The result showed the system was able to record and analyze neuronal recordings in freely moving animals and lasted continuously for a time period of a week or more. This is very useful for the study of the interdisciplinary research of neuroscience and information engineering techniques. The circuits and architecture of the devices can be adapted for neurobiology and research with other small animals.     

Study on the effect of public participation on air pollution control based on China's Provincial level data

Environment, Development and Sustainability - Air pollution treatment has become the priority in environmental management for Chinese government. However, environmental problems are closely related...     

Analyzing coastal wetland change in the Yancheng National Nature Reserve,China

Coastal zones provide habitat cores and corridors that maintain the diversity of entire landscapes, and they can form the cornerstone elements of regional conservation strategies. Natural environmental driving factors and excessive anthropogenic activities play important roles in coastal wetland change. Many studies have used remote sensing images to map and assess coastal wetland change on local or regional scales. This paper aims to provide insight into coastal wetland change in the Yancheng National Nature Reserve (YNNR) using remote sensing technology and landscape metrics analysis. The results reveal that grass flat and reed areas have significantly decreased, whereas agriculture fields, aquaculture ponds and built-up areas have continuously increased from 1988 to 2006. The spatial pattern of the coastal landscape has become fragmented and heterogeneous under great pressure from rapid economic development and population growth. The wetland changes have important impacts on natural habitat of the red-crowned cranes. The results of this study provide basic information that is required for developing measures toward a sustainable management and conservation of the YNNR.     

CGE Simulation for Levying Carbon Tax in China and International Experience of Levying Carbon Tax

Levying carbon tax is conducive to reducing carbon dioxide emissions and protecting the environment.The author firstly reviewed some relevant empirical studies on carbon tax both home and abroad,and then established the CGE model and simulated levying carbon tax in China.The study found that levying carbon tax would have little impact on China’s economy:in a short-term,China’s GDP might decrease by 0.51%,while in a long-term it might decrease by 0.08%;however,the carbon dioxide emissions would be substantially reduced.Meanwhile,levying carbon tax has some negative impact on the output of each industry in the very economic structure;of this,the mineral extractive industries would be influenced the most.Then the author summarized experience of levying carbon tax in foreign countries.     

紫外分光光度法测定水中硫酸盐的研究

紫外分光光度法测定水中微量硫酸盐，具有简便，快速，灵敏度高等优点，适合于较清洁环境水样的分析，回收率在94％－110％之间，其分析指标符合水质分析要求。     

机动车排放检测和维修制度实施效果分析

实施检测和维修制度是机动车污染控制的重要措施 ,机动车排放检测是检测和维修制度的主要内容 .本研究利用累积分布曲线 ,通过双怠速检测排放限值对各类型高排放车辆的识别率 ,从检测数据、现行标准、上线合格率 3个角度对北京市检测和维修制度的排放限值制定、组织形式和实施效果进行分析 ,提出各受检物排放限值的匹配原则 .     

pH对铜在黄土中吸持及其形态的影响

用黄土为吸持剂,以石英砂作对照,研究了pH对铜的吸持及形态的影响,并用MINTEQA2模型对铜离子的沉淀形态进行了理论计算.结果表明:无论吸持剂是石英砂还是黄土,随着pH的升高,吸持曲线都分为3区:低pH微吸持区、中pH吸持增长区和高pH强吸持区.含沙量一定,随着铜液初始浓度的增加,吸持量、可交换态含量和碳酸盐结合态含量均增加;铜液初始浓度一定,随着含沙量的增加,吸持量、可交换态含量和碳酸盐结合态含量均减少.MINTEQA2模型计算结果表明,对于不同的吸持剂,铜离子发生沉淀的比例及沉淀的物质组成是不同的;以黄土为吸持剂时,中pH范围内随着含沙量的增加铜离子沉淀的比例减少.     

小麦田中有机硫气体的释放

采用密闭箱法对不同施肥条件下小麦田中羰基硫(COS)、二硫化碳(CS₂)和二甲基硫(DMS)的释放情况进行了监测.结果表明,小麦生长过程对COS、CS₂和DMS释放影响显著,小麦对COS有明显吸收作用,DMS和CS₂是麦田中释放的主要含硫气体.COS和CS₂释放速率昼夜变化明显.仅施用有机肥的麦田,硫释放总量高于其它田块.不同施肥条件的田块,硫释放总量范围在-1.40～0.79mg·ml^-2之间.     

滇池草海蓝藻清除应急措施总体方案

我国首例大型湖泊蓝藻清除工程中，制订了由湖泊应急治理措施、水资源应急调控措施和行政管理强化措施构成的注重时空需要、突出治标应急和多专业、多技术相互配合的综合应急方案。     

我国环保基础设施建设融资的ABS方式

本文阐述了我国环保基础设施建设资金短缺的情况，指出必须利用金融创新为环保融资服务，ＡＢＳ融资就是其中的一种方法。本文介绍了ＡＢＳ融资方式的涵义，并提出了其在环保基础设施融资方面所具有的优势，即保障国家安全、降低融资风险、降低融资成本、筹资前景广阔和改善公司财务状况，同时，也指出了使用ＡＢＳ方式进行融资的所应当注意的一些问题，即保障可预期的现金流问题以及风险管理问题，并针对这些问题提出了相应的解决对