Temperature and relative humidity distributions in a medium-size administrative town in southwest Nigeria

This study was carried out in one of the medium-sized public administrative towns in the southwestern part of Nigeria. Its aim is to highlight the effect of spatial distribution of settlements, population, and socio-economic activities on urban air temperature and humidity in the town. Temperature and relative humidity data from 1992 to 2001 were obtained from three meteorological stations in Akure, the Administrative Capital of Ondo State, Nigeria. The stations are located within the Federal Ministry of Aviation, Akure Airport (FMA), Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) and Federal School of Agriculture (SOA). Air temperature and relative humidity measurements were also obtained from 27 points, which were cited to include road junctions, markets, built up areas, etc., using sling psychrometer. The data were subsequently analysed for spatial and temporal variations using statistical packages (SPSS and Microsoft Excel) and isolines. Actual vapour pressure and dew point temperature were computed using Magnus conversion formulae. The results obtained showed that spatial variation was insignificant, in terms of the temperature and humidity variables. The annual mean temperature (Tmean) ranged between 21.9 and 30.4 degrees C while minimum (Tmin) and maximum (Tmax) temperatures varied from 13 to 26 and 21.5-39.6 degrees C, respectively. Relative humidity (RH), actual vapour pressure (Es) and dew point temperature (Td) values also varied from 39.1% to 98.2%, 19.7-20.8 gm(-3), and 17.3-17.8 degrees C, respectively. A significant relationship (p>0.6; r<0.05) between Tmin, Es and Td was observed while the daytime 'urban heat island' intensity (UHI) ranged between 0.5 and 2.5 degrees C within the study period. The study concluded that there is influence of urban canopy on the microclimate of Akure, and hypothesizes that the urban dwellers may be subjected to some levels of weather related physiological disorderliness.     

Simulation of Exterior Conditions in Permanently Closed Soil Chambers by Controlling Air Flow,Soil Water Content,and Temperature

Volatile substances and gases resulting e.g. from degradation processes of chemicals in soils emit into the atmosphere and no chemical mass balance is complete without considering this path. Closed soil chambers allow the evaluation of this transfer to the atmosphere. This study deals with the influence of soil chambers with a glass plate cover on physical soil conditions in the chambers and the possibility to simulate the exterior conditions within the chambers. The water content immediately at the soil surface is an important factor for the microbial activity and the transfer of gaseous compounds to the atmosphere as well. It is monitored by specially designed water content sensors in 1 cm depth in the chamber and as control outside. Funnels with a cross section equal to the soil surface area of the chamber collect the rain water and channel it into the soil chamber. This results in soil water content in the chambers very similar to that outside. For the purpose of analysing ¹⁴CO₂ and volatile ¹⁴C-compounds, air is permanently pumped through the chamber. In order to simulate natural conditions, the wind speed is measured 1 cm above the soil surface outside the chambers. A control circuit adjusts the air flow through the chamber to a value corresponding to the wind speed outside. Temperature measurements in 1 cm depth verify that there is no significant difference between the soil chamber and the control outside.     

Inter- and intra-specific responses to elevated ozone and chamber climate in northern birches

We studied the responses of micropropagated, northern provenances of downy, mountain and silver birches to elevated ozone (O₃) and changing climate using open-top chambers (OTCs). Contrary to our hypothesis, northern birches were sensitive to O₃, i.e. O₃ levels of 31-36 ppb reduced the leaf and root biomasses by −10%, whereas wood biomass was affected to a lesser extent. The warmer and drier OTC climate enhanced growth in general, though there were differences among the species and clones, e.g. in bud burst and biomass production. Inter- and intra-specific responses to O₃ and changing climate relate to traits such as allocation patterns between the above- and belowground parts (i.e. root/shoot ratio), which further relate to nutrient and water economy. Our experiments may have mimicked future conditions quite well, but only long-term field studies can yield the information needed to forecast responses at both tree and ecosystem levels.     

我国大宗农产品贸易格局及对外依存度研究——基于虚拟耕地资源的分析和评价

我国已成为农产品进口大国,而所有农产品中都隐含有一定的耕地资源,论文基于农产品虚拟耕地资源的分析和评价,系统研究了我国大宗农产品贸易格局及对外依存度。论文所涉及的大宗农产品及其制品主要是土地资源密集型产品,包括粮食、油料、木薯、植物油、棉花、糖、饲料粕类等7大类,24个具体品种,以2000-2016年分国别的贸易数据为基础,从消费者的角度对大宗农产品虚拟耕地资源贸易量进行了分析和评价。研究结果显示,我国大宗农产品虚拟耕地资源净进口量由2000年的675×10⁴ hm²增加到2016年的5 928×10⁴ hm²,其中美国和巴西是中国农产品虚拟耕地进口量最大的国家,进口量分别由2000年的342×10⁴和146×10⁴ hm²,增加到2016年的2 101×10⁴和2 192×10⁴ hm²,占我国虚拟耕地进口总量比例超过70%;2016年农业耕地资源对外依存度达到30.5%,对巴西和美国的依存度分别为11.3%和10.8%。土地密集型农产品的大量进口,在一定程度上缓解了我国耕地资源紧张的压力,保证了粮食安全。     

温度三区间理论评价气候变化对作物产量影响

传统平均温度法往往无法表征极端温度事件对作物产量的作用,导致气候变化对产量影响的评估结果与实际情况存在较大偏差.鉴于此,论文提出了温度三区间理论.该理论基于作物生长发育各阶段的生物量指标以及最终产量随温度变化呈现出三区间的响应关系,分别评价正常温度、极端低温以及极端高温对产量的影响.为了验证温度三区间理论的科学性和可行性,论文以黑龙江省玉米为例,通过构建包括三区间积温指标和降水量指标的统计模型来评价气候变化对玉米单产的影响,并将此结果和平均温度法相比较,研究发现温度三区间评价法更能客观全面地评价气候变化对作物产量的影响,为这方面的研究提供了新思路.     

不同土地利用下土壤呼吸温度敏感性差异及影响因素分析

通过野外观测和室内模拟试验,研究了三江平原不同土地利用方式下土壤呼吸温度敏感性及其影响因素．结果表明,指数模型能较好地表示不同土地利用方式下的土壤呼吸对温度变化的响应,但其在低温时拟合效果较好,高温时拟合效果较差．小叶章湿地Q10值最高（4．29）,垦殖15年农田的Q10值最低（1．45）．不同土地利用方式下Q10值从高到低的排列情况是：小叶章〉灌丛〉弃耕地〉垦殖9年农田〉垦殖15年农田．Q10值与土壤有机碳、水溶性有机碳、轻组有机碳和微生物量碳含量呈线性关系．因此,认为土壤有机碳的数量与结构是影响土壤呼吸温度敏感性的重要因素．不同土地利用方式下土壤Q10值与深度0．10cm处土壤的平均含水量呈线性关系．     

论环境保护的制度激励

本文分析了环境保护制度供给不足的原因，提出相应的制度激励措施。     

港珠澳大桥沉管隧道接头耐火性能试验研究

为研究港珠澳大桥沉管隧道管节接头的耐火性能,在1:5缩尺寸模型内进行了4次单孔接头整体在不同特性防火板保护下的火灾试验.试验主要量测了火灾全过程中防火板背火面、混凝土、钢筋、防火隔断、止水带等位置温度随时间的变化情况.结果表明:1)1200℃火灾持续2 h,接头在25 mm～30 mm厚单层防火板保护下,混凝土外表面温...     

苯酚降解菌的分离及降解特性研究

从扬子乙烯集团废水处理系统曝气池中的活性污泥驯化分离得到一株能快速降解苯酚的菌株,初步鉴定其为假单胞菌属菌株。该菌株在5℃-35℃范围内时都可以有效降解并矿化200mg／L的苯酚,最适宜的生长温度为25℃左右;菌株在pH为5～9范围内可以降解200mg／L的苯酚,偏碱性的条件下比酸性条件更适合细菌生长;培养过程中振荡速率大于120r／m时降解速率最大。当苯酚的初始浓度超过1000mg／L时,降解菌的生长受到抑制,不能有效降解苯酚。     

Influence of Mining Activities in the North of Potosi, Bolivia on the Water Quality of the Chayanta River, and its Consequences

Mining activity in the North of Potosi (Siglo XX mine, Ingenio Catavi-Siglo XX, Pucro mine and Colquechaca mine) produces minewater containing high concentrations of heavy metals such as As (0.02-34 mg/l), Cd (45-11,600 microg/l), Cu (0.35-32 mg/l), Fe (42-1,010 mg/l), Pb(33-3,130 microg/l), Ni(20-4,320 microg/l), and Zn (1.1-485 mg/l), that exceed considerably the limit values. The rivers in the North of Potosi (Katiri and Pongoma) that do not receive minewater contain clear water with rather low heavy metal concentrations. These rivers and also other rivers contaminated with minewater, are tributaries of the Chayanta River that transports water with a high concentration of heavy metals such as As (6-24 microg/l), Cd (260-2,620 microg/l), Cu (205-812 microg/l), Pb(10-21 microg/l) and Ni(110-332 microg/l). These elements result from mining activity, as indicated by a comparison with rivers not contaminated by minewater discharges. Water of the Chayanta River, used all year long by the population of Quila Quila, (a village situated at about 75 km from the mining centers), for the irrigation of crops such as potato, maize and broad bean, contains heavy metal concentrations exceeding for several elements the guidelines for irrigation. As drinking water the population of Quila Quila consumes spring water with a generally acceptable heavy metal concentration, as well as infiltrated water of Chayanta River (which is also used in animal drinking troughs) with a high concentration of Cd (23-63 microg/l), exceeding the limit value for drinking water. The metal concentration is significantly lower in the infiltrated water than in the water of Chayanta River. Some technological solutions are suggested to improve the quality of the water used. Surveys carried out on inhabitants of the region, showed that many people present health problems, probably to be attributed to the bad quality of the water they consume and use for irrigation.