Investigation of ionospheric response to two moderate geomagnetic storms using GPS–TEC measurements in the South American and African sectors during the ascending phase of solar cycle 24

The responses of the ionospheric F region using GPS–TEC measurements during two moderate geomagnetic storms at equatorial, low-, and mid-latitude regions over the South American and African sectors in May 2010, during the ascending phase of solar cycle 24, are investigated. The first moderate geomagnetic storm studied reached a minimum Dst value of −64 nT at 1500 UT on 02 May 2010 and the second moderate geomagnetic storm reached a minimum Dst value of −85 nT at 1400 UT on 29 May 2010. In this paper, we present vertical total electron content (VTEC) and phase fluctuations (in TECU/min) from Global Positioning System (GPS) observations from the equatorial to mid-latitude regions in the South American and African sectors. Our results obtained during these two moderate geomagnetic storms from both sectors show significant positive ionospheric storms during daytime hours at the equatorial, low-, and mid-latitude regions during the main and recovery phases of the storms. The thermospheric wind circulation change towards the equator is a strong indicator that suggests an important mechanism is responsible for these positive phases at these regions. A pre-storm event that was observed in the African sector from low- to the mid-latitude regions on 01 May 2010 was absent in the South American sector. This study also showed that there was no generation or suppression of ionospheric irregularities by storm events. Therefore, knowledge about the suppression and generation of ionospheric irregularities during moderate geomagnetic storms is still unclear.     

The Big Pine Creek watershed and climate change: A trend analysis of Landsat surface reflectance and PRISM datasets over the last 3 decades

Recent variations in normal meteorological conditions indicate the earth’s climate is changing in ways that may impact delicate ecological balances in sensitive regions. Identifying how those changes are affecting the biosphere is essential if we are going to be able to adapt to those changes and to potentially mitigate their harmful consequences. This paper presents a time series study of an alpine ecosystem in the Big Pine Creek watershed in California’s Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountain’s. Raw Landsat data covering the years 1984 through 2011 is converted to observed surface reflectance and analyzed for trends that would indicate a change in the ecosystem. We found that over the time period of the study, observed surface reflectance shows a general decline across the spectrum while our analysis of environmental data demonstrates statistically significant increases in temperatures. While declining reflectance in the visible and short wave bands are indicators of increased surface cover, the fact that the IR band also shows declines is consistent with a decline in tree density. This study provides a useful insight into the ecological response of the Big Pine Creek watershed to recent climate change. These findings suggest that alpine ecosystems are particularly sensitive to increasing temperatures. If these results are replicated in other alpine watersheds it will demonstrate that the biosphere is already showing the effects of a warmer environment.     

改进高职英语听力教学的策略--兼评2005年6月高等学校英语应用能力听力部分考试

基于2005年6月湖南地区进行的高等学校英语应用能力考试听力理解部分试卷和答卷情况的深入分析,结合实际,讨论反映在教学中的主要问题,并提出如何改进听力理解教学工作的建议。     

火箭发动机气体-颗粒两相流双流体模型研究

探讨了两相流双流体模型中颗粒相压强、两相界面压强以及两相界面速度等若干关键问题,从理论上推导了双流体模型的控制方程,并讨论了颗粒相控制方程的双曲性.把LU隐式时间格式和Van-Leer矢通量分裂格式应用到两相流双流体模型中,并对一维等截面传热摩擦管道和轴对称JPL喷管中气固两相流进行了计算,计算结果与文献结果吻合良好,所建数学模型正确,所用数值计算方法可靠.     

基于建构主义理论抛锚式教学模型的ESP教学设计——以《客舱乘务英语》为例

基于建构主义理论指导下的抛锚式教学,强调以真实事件或真实问题作为教学活动的基础。本文针对当前高校ESP课堂教学的现状,简要分析了存在的问题及原因,由此引入建构主义学习理论的观点,并对将抛锚式教学方法融入到客舱乘务英语课的教学进行例析,以期改变传统ESP课堂教学的弊端,实现ESP以学习为中心的教学原则。     

飞行器复杂外结构的环境热流计算方法

提出了一种通用的、适合飞行器复杂外结构环境热流的计算方法。采用由环境映射面组成的封闭结构对空间飞行器进行包覆,根据飞行器的轨道特征及瞬时位置,确定映射面上环境热流的大小及方向。在映射封闭结构与飞行器表面组成的辐射换热系统中,通过蒙特卡罗法结合设备表面的镜、漫反射特性,计算环境映射面到各设备表面的辐射传递因子,进而获得在轨飞行器不同位置的瞬时环境热流。计算中考虑了结构表面间的遮挡及多次反射问题,解决了空间飞行器因设备众多、尺寸差异大、表面辐射特性不同等给热流计算带来的困难,并为后期的热分析计算提供精确数据。
     

利用神经元拓展正则极端学习机预测时间序列

为实现对于时间序列预测数据的准确预测,提出一种神经元拓展正则极端学习机(NERELM,Neuron-Expanding Regularized Extreme Learning Machine),并研究了其在时间序列预测中的应用.NERELM根据结构风险最小化原理权衡经验风险与结构风险,以逐次拓展隐层神经元的方式自动确定最佳的网络结构,以避免传统神经网络训练过程中需人为确定网络结构的弊端.应用于时间序列的仿真结果表明:NERELM可有效实现对于RELM最佳网络结构的自动确定,具有预测精度高与计算速度快的优点.      

RTM 用R801 树脂工艺及性能

对一种新型RTM用双马来酰亚胺树脂R801的固化反应特性、成型工艺及其制备的复合材料性能进行了研究,DSC曲线表明该树脂体系的固化温度为170～220℃;黏度随温度变化曲线表明在70～120℃,树脂黏度增长缓慢,具有不少于7 h的适用期;在90℃左右时,其初始黏度<100 mPa.s,工艺操作窗口时间≥10 h;该树脂制备的MT300碳纤维复合材料在300℃时的压缩、弯曲、层剪性能保持率均≥63%。     

国内氰酸酯树脂增韧改性新技术研究进展

从增韧改性CE角度出发,介绍了近几年增韧改性氰酸酯树脂的方法,包括纳米粒子(SiO2、SiC)改性、笼型倍半硅氧烷(POSS)改性、热固性树脂(EP、BMI)改性、热塑性树脂改性及其他改性方法,并且着重阐述了增韧机理..     

2007-2009谷年期间高热层大气密度的变化

在第23至第24太阳活动周的峰年之间,太阳活动谷年具有持续时间长,极低F_10.7太阳辐射通量（低至65）和超长期的零太阳黑子数记录等特点,因此是观测和研究在这种特殊背景下热层大气变化的极好机会.尤其是能充分理解和掌握在宁静环境下热层大气密度对弱太阳活动和小地磁扰动的响应特性.本文利用高度650 km以上星载大气密度探测器2007—2009年的连续探测数据进行分析,结果表明,在太阳辐射通量F_10.7极低值期间,较高热层大气密度对F_10.7的起伏具有更显著的响应变化.当F_10.7由70降至65时,日均大气密度会有4～5倍的显著降变,远大于通常大气模式中的降变值.同样在F_10.7极低值期间,较高热层大气密度对小地磁扰动也具有显著的响应增变,当日K_p指数之和由23增至30时,较高热层大气密度则会有80%～160%的强增变.