CHANNEL MORPHOLOGY EVOLUTION AND OVERBANK FLOW IN THE GEORGIA PIEDMONT1

ABSTRACT: Historic changes in stream channel morphology were investigated in the Georgia Piedmont to better understand the hydrologic processes and functioning of the region's riverine systems. USGS gaging station data and channel geomorphology data were collected from thirty study sites in the Upper Oconee River Basin for flood frequency analysis. Historic and modern (i.e., present-day) channel capacity discharge (i.e., overbank flow) was calculated using Manning's equation and historic channel cross-section records. The recurrence interval for overbank flow was estimated for each site from flood frequency data. Results indicate that channel expansion has occurred throughout the basin, especially in upper reaches. Recurrence intervals for modern overbank events were variable and generally high ranging from < 2 to > 500 years for first to third order streams. They were less variable and lower for fourth and fifth order streams, ranging from < 2 to 3 years. Potential depositional thresholds were identified that exemplify the complex response of sediment distribution patterns throughout the basin. Results indicate overbank flows occur less frequently now than they once did due to historic accelerated sedimentation and subsequent channel expansion. One application of these findings is that these basin processes are likely applicable across the region and may impact the hydrologic functioning of associated Piedmont riverine wetlands that depend on flooding regimes.     

VARIABILITY CHARACTERISTICS OF MONTHLY PRECIPITATION IN CENTRAL OKLAHOMA1

ABSTRACT: To fully take advantage of regional climate forecast information for agricultural applications, the relationship between divisional and station scale precipitation characteristics must be quantified. The spatial variability of monthly precipitation is assumed to consist of two components: a systematic and a random component. The systematic component is defined by differences in long-term mean precipitation between stations within a climate division, and the random component by differences between station and divisional standardized values. For the Central Climate Division of Oklahoma, the systematic component has a positive precipitation gradient from west to east with a slope ranging between 3 to 16 mm of precipitation per 100 km depending on the month of the year. On the other hand, the random component ranges between 27 to 48 percent of the mean temporal variation of the monthly precipitation. This significant random spatial variability leads to large localized departures from divisional values, and clearly demonstrates the critical influence of the random component in the utilization of divisional climate forecasts for local agricultural applications. The results of this study also provide an uncertainty range for local monthly precipitation projections that are derived from divisional climate information.     

HYDROLOGIC DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS OF CONSTRUCTED WETLANDS FOR URBAN STORMWATER RUNOFF1

ABSTRACT: The successful design of constructed wetlands requires a continuous supply of water or vegetation that can withstand drought conditions. Having a constant water source is the best alternative to insure species diversity throughout the season. Consequently, detention structure designs should be based on times between events as well as on hydrologic return periods, since between events is when most evaporation and infiltration losses are likely to occur. In arid or semi-arid environments, this is a difficult process because of long interevent times and seasonal changes in precipitation patterns. This discussion is predicated on the assumption that phytoplankton, epiphytic algae, and emergent vegetation require moist conditions to be effective at removing nutrients, metals and other pollutants. There are drought tolerant species of vegetation that can be used in constructed wetlands but it may take several days to re-establish the attached bacteria communities necessary for optimum pollutant removal. This paper examines a stochastic framework to examine the probability of extended dry periods based on historic rainfall data. The number of consecutive dry days is selected for a specified level of assurance. By multiplying this value by the sum of daily system losses, an overall pond volume can be determined that ensures a minimum depth of water. To illustrate the utility of the approach, the method is applied to a site in Spokane, Washington.     

Spatial systems approach to sustainable development: A conceptual framework

Even though “sustainable development” seems to have emerged as the development paradigm of the 1990s, a great deal of vagueness still surrounds the meaning, definition, and theoretical underpinnings of the concept. There is also a general lack of emphasis on the spatial dimension of sustainable development when developing relevant conceptual or environmental accounting frameworks. In clarifying the concept, this article proposes a definition that explicitly incorporates the temporal as well as the spatial dimension of sustainability. It also develops a logically consistent conceptual framework for the analysis and evaluation of sustainable development, following a spatial systems approach. Five interconnected aspatial subsystems or subsets of a spatial system are identified and their respective operational dimensions discussed. A proposed composite index calleddegree of stainable development (DSD) and its five component indicators are also outlined. The difficulties involved in operationalizing the DSD measure and the conceptual framework are noted, and the various tasks that need to be undertaken in this regard are specified. It is concluded that future research utilizing the proposed conceptual framework should not only foster the development of appropriate methodologies for the comparative evaluation of sustainable development at global, national, or regional scales, but also offer insights to appropriate decision makers at various levels regarding available options and alternative actions for the healthy development of their respective societies.     

基于竞争失效的导弹机电产品可靠性评估

目的 解决导弹机电产品退化-突发竞争失效模式下的可靠性评估问题。方法 对导弹典型机电产品电机进行贮存失效分析,同时考虑双参数退化失效和突发失效对电机贮存可靠性的影响。首先,以具有随机效应的非线性Wiener过程描述电机贮存退化失效过程中的非线性、随机性和样本差异性。然后,采用Weibull分布描述突发失效过程规律,并考虑退化程度对突发失效的影响。最后,利用Copula函数刻画退化性能参数之间的相互作用关系,建立双参数退化-突发竞争失效模型,并给出基于两步极大似然估计的参数估计方法。结果 以仿真导弹电机退化突发失效数据为例进行分析,实现了基于双参数退化-突发竞争失效模型的系统可靠性评估,得到电机贮存5 a时的可靠度估计值为0.465。结论 所构建的双参数随机退化与突发失效相关的竞争失效模型有效,为导弹机电产品可靠性验证评估及寿命预测提供了相应的理论依据。     

Cloning,expression, and functional identification of CaSWEET7 and CaSWEET15 genes in Canarium album北大核心CSCD

糖外排转运蛋白(sugars will eventually be exported transporters,SWEET)介导植物光合同化产物蔗糖的跨膜运输.以橄榄(Canarium album(Lour.)Raeusch.)果实为材料,通过气相色谱串联质谱(GC-MS)检测橄榄果实中糖组分及含量变化,利用RT-PCR技术克隆得到CaSWEET7和CaSWEET15基因开放阅读框(ORF)序列.结果表明:CaSWEET7和CaSWEET15基因ORF全长分别为774 bp和951 bp,分别编码长度为257个和316个氨基酸残基,具有2个MtN3_slv结构域;进化树分析表明,CaSWEET7属于CladeⅡ,CaSWEET15属于CladeⅢ.实时荧光定量PCR(qRT-PCR)技术检测其在不同发育时期的果实中相对表达量变化,结果表明,随着果实发育,CaSWEET7和CaSWEET15表达量逐渐递增,且与果实发育蔗糖含量变化呈显著正相关(相关性系数分别为0.931和0.904,P<0.05);利用酵母功能互补证明CaSWEET7和CaSWEET15基因编码的蛋白具有转运蔗糖能力.本研究表明CaSWEET7和CaSWEET15基因可能在橄榄果实蔗糖积累中发挥作用.(图9表2参44)     

某型波段开关瞬动动作特性及失效机理

目的 研究某型波段开关瞬动动作特性及磨损失效机理。方法 通过建立瞬动机构物理模型,进行瞬动机构滑动件受力分析、转动力矩随旋转角度变化分析,研究瞬动开关瞬动动作特性,分析并探讨瞬动机构的磨损失效机理。结果 在波段开关的瞬动角度范围内,瞬动力矩随着转动角度θ的增加呈先增大、后减小的趋势。在瞬动初始状态,旋转力矩为最小值1.2 kg·cm;当瞬动处于中间位置（瞬动角度为16°）时,转动力矩为最大值1.5 kg·cm;随着转动角度θ继续增大,转动力矩不断减小,最终恢复至初始值,与实物瞬动复位功能相符。瞬动机构滑动件受基座的正压力N随转动角度θ的增加而增大。基座塑料受过大压力产生磨损,使转动（复位）力矩降低,滑动件无法复位,导致瞬动功能失效。结论 某型波段开关瞬动功能由滑动件钢球、基座长弧形斜坡、接触压力保证,弧面磨损致使钢球所受接触压力分量不足,导致瞬动功能失效,该失效机制为疲劳磨损失效。可通过改变基座材料、滑动件结构或材料以及改善瞬动机构工作条件来提高瞬动寿命和可靠性。     

广东粤北南岭山区山水林田湖草生态保护修复研究与实践

粤北南岭山区是我国珠三角地区主要的水源涵养区和华南地区重要的生态屏障。基于“山水林田湖草是一个生命共同体”理念,针对矿山与土壤环境、水源涵养和生物多样性保护、流域水环境保护及治理、环境安全保障与生态发展等生态环境问题,提出以实现山清水秀、林带环绕、碧湖青田、城美人和为生态保护修复目标,以空间管控为前提,以整体保护、系统修复、综合治理、突出问题导向为总体思路,设计了相应的四大类17项工程方案;方案实施以来,在恢复矿山环境、提高耕地安全利用率、稳定饮用水水源地水质达标率、增强区域生态系统稳定性和改善生态环境等方面效果显著。建议下一步在分析山水林田湖草各生态要素差异性特征、完善自然资源要素空间配置和生态补偿机制、总结试点经验并探索新型管理和运行模式方面重点开展研究。     

公平和效率维度下中国省际碳权分配原则分析

区域碳权分配原则决定了中国省际碳减排的压力,也是激励各地区转向清洁能源及减排技术创新的基础。本文运用非径向方向性距离函数(NDDF)测算了2011-2014年中国省际全要素碳排放效率(TFC)与技术差距比(CTGR),以分析各地区基于效率最优的碳减排潜力(CRC),进而确定中国区域碳权分配原则。结果表明,各地区减排潜力呈现出与经济发展水平相似的空间分布特征;"十二五"期间海南与安徽两地已处于减排的前沿面,但单一的公平原则挫伤了其持续减排的积极性,而其它低效率省市短时间内无法通过技术效率提升减排能力;无论是单一的公平原则还是单一的效率原则均无法保证各地区碳减排的合理性、稳定性与持久性;而兼顾公平与效率的原则在增加绝对碳排放效率的同时,减少了地区差异。公平与效率原则的动态混合机制更符合中国省际碳减排现状,初期应遵循"公平优先,兼顾效率",随着经济企稳,应转向"效率优先,兼顾公平"。     

Climate negotiations at a crucial stage: the Hague meeting of contracting Parties in November 2000 and its follow-up

The author discusses the central issues of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Kyoto Protocol in the general context of the Rio process. The nexus of issues under negotiation in relation to climate change are viewed in the context of multilateral diplomacy for sustainable development. The article outlines the background to the important Sixth Conference of the Parties, held in the Hague in November 2000, and highlights the relationship between the main actors in the negotiations. Finally, the main results of the Hague negotiations are presented, followed by comments on follow-up procedures and perspectives.