Primordial black holes and Holeums as progenitors of Galactic diffuse gamma-ray background

Diffuse Galactic gamma-ray flux resulting from the evaporation of primordial black holes has been the subject of intensive research work during the last few decades. Theoretical work addressing this issue started in the 1970s whereas data started pouring in only in the 1990s. We discuss in this paper a model of the potential contribution to the Galactic gamma-ray flux of primordial black holes in binary systems and extend the argument to include stable gravitational bound states called Holeums. The model has a predictive power and can be tested by looking for gamma-ray excess in the vicinity of violent events occurring in the Galaxy such as supernova explosions.     

某超高层建筑刚性模型测力试验研究

在4m×3m边界层风洞中对某高295m的超高层建筑分别进行了有、无周边建筑的刚性模型测力天平试验,得到建筑3个主轴方向基底力矩均值和均方根值随风向角的变化情况,通过比较表明周边超高层建筑对其具有较严重的干扰影响;分析了功率谱和相干函数所表现出的力矩频域特性,横-扭方向基底弯矩相关性明显较顺-横、顺-扭两向大;通过敲击试验得到基底弯矩的自由衰减信号,采用HHT变换方法,识别了模型-天平系统在两个主轴方向的一阶频率和阻尼比,并根据频率和阻尼比消除了基底弯矩信号中由于模型非绝对刚性引起的共振响应分量,由此修正得到较为精确的基底力谱和各角度均方根值,为计算风振响应提供了依据。     

某超高层建筑刚性模型测力试验研究

在4m×3m边界层风洞中对某高295m的超高层建筑分别进行了有、无周边建筑的刚性模型测力天平试验,得到建筑3个主轴方向基底力矩均值和均方根值随风向角的变化情况,通过比较表明周边超高层建筑对其具有较严重的干扰影响;分析了功率谱和相干函数所表现出的力矩频域特性,横-扭方向基底弯矩相关性明显较顺-横、顺-扭两向大;通过敲击试验得到基底弯矩的自由衰减信号,采用HHT变换方法,识别了模型-天平系统在两个主轴方向的一阶频率和阻尼比,并根据频率和阻尼比消除了基底弯矩信号中由于模型非绝对刚性引起的共振响应分量,由此修正得到较为精确的基底力谱和各角度均方根值,为计算风振响应提供了依据.     

Time distribution of the precipitable water vapor in central Saudi Arabia and its relationship to solar activity

Water vapor is the most important greenhouse gas. It plays a major role in the dynamics of atmospheric circulation, radiation exchange within the atmosphere, and climate variability. Knowledge of the distribution of water vapor is important for understanding climate change and global warming.     

The Emirates Mars Mission (EMM) Emirates Mars InfraRed Spectrometer (EMIRS) Instrument

Space Science Reviews - Modern observatories have revealed the ubiquitous presence of magnetohydrodynamic waves in the solar corona. The propagating waves (in contrast to the standing waves) are...     

Influence of Interference Effects of the Rotor on the Launch Dynamics of Gliding Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

A mathematical model of the gliding unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) motion is performed taking into account the interference effect of the main rotor on the UAV. Calculated values are presented for the interference addition to the aerodynamic coefficients of forces and moments on the UAV path section close to the carrier. The problems of stabilization and control are solved, providing stability of the UAV motion at the launch with due account of the aerodynamic interference and the effect of short-term upper stage engine operation, as well as a safe distance between the carrier and the UAV during their simultaneous motion.     

The KACST muon detector and its application to cosmic-ray variations studies

A single channel cosmic ray muon detector was constructed and installed in Riyadh, central Saudi Arabia, for studying the variations in the cosmic ray (CR) muon flux. The detector has been in operation since July 2002. The recorded data correspond to muons that primarily have energies between 10 and 20 GeV. The detector will be used to continuously measure the intensity of the muon components of the cosmic rays, exploring its variations and possible correlations with environment parameters. The technical aspects of this detector will be presented. Some results obtained by the detector so far will be given. These include the modulation of the CR flux on different time scales (diurnal, 27-day, and long-term variations). Additionally, the effect of a severe dust storm on the muon count rate was investigated.     

Global Muon Detector Network Used for Space Weather Applications

In this work, we summarize the development and current status of the Global Muon Detector Network (GMDN). The GMDN started in 1992 with only two muon detectors. It has consisted of four detectors since the Kuwait-city muon hodoscope detector was installed in March 2006. The present network has a total of 60 directional channels with an improved coverage of the sunward Interplanetary Magnetic Field (IMF) orientation, making it possible to continuously monitor cosmic ray precursors of geomagnetic storms. The data analysis methods developed also permit precise calculation of the three dimensional cosmic ray anisotropy on an hourly basis free from the atmospheric temperature effect and analysis of the cosmic ray precursors free from the diurnal anisotropy of the cosmic ray intensity.