Controlling factors of Region 2 field-aligned current and its relationship to the ring current: Model results

One essential component of magnetosphere and ionosphere coupling is the closure of the ring current through Region 2 field-aligned current (FAC). Using the Comprehensive Ring Current Model (CRCM), which includes magnetosphere and ionosphere coupling by solving the kinetic equation of ring current particles and the closure of the electric currents between the two regions, we have investigated the effects of high latitude potential, ionospheric conductivity, plasma sheet density and different magnetic field models on the development of Region 2 field-aligned currents, and the relationship between R2 FACs and the ring current. It is shown that an increase in high latitude potential, ionospheric conductivity or plasma sheet density generally results in an increase in Region 2 FACs’ intensity, but R2 FACs display different local time and latitudinal distributions for changes in each parameter due to the different mechanisms involved. Our simulation results show that the magnetic field configuration of the inner magnetosphere is also an important factor in the development of Region 2 field-aligned current. More numerical experiments and observational results are needed in further our understanding of the complex relationship of the two current systems.     

Solar activity dependence of total electron content derived from GPS observations over Mbarara

Vertical total electron content (VTEC) observed at Mbarara (geographic co-ordinates: 0.60°S, 30.74°E; geomagnetic coordinates: 10.22°S, 102.36°E), Uganda, for the period 2001–2009 have been used to study the diurnal, seasonal and solar activity variations. The daily values of the 10.7 cm radio flux (F_10.7) and sunspot number (R) were used to represent Solar Extreme Ultraviolet Variability (EUV). VTEC is generally higher during high solar activity period for all the seasons and increases from 0600 h LT and reaches its maximum value within 1400 h–1500 h LT. All analysed linear and quadratic fits demonstrate positive VTEC-F_10.7 and positive VTEC-R correlation, with all fits at 0000 h and 1400 h LT being significant with a confidence level of 95% when both linear and quadratic models are used. All the fits at 0600 h LT are insignificant with a confidence level of 95%. Generally, over Mbarara, quadratic fit shows that VTEC saturates during all seasons for F_10.7 more than 200 units and R more than 150 units. The result of this study can be used to improve the International Reference Ionosphere (IRI) prediction of TEC around the equatorial region of the African sector.     

Cutting the bread

Why the draft Treaty on the Prevention of the Placement of Weapons in Outer Space, the Threat or Use of Force Against Outer Space Objects (PPWT) will not work - whereas the Code of Conduct for Outer Space Activities may.     

试析马克思理论体系的两个思想资源

除了常说的三大理论来源以外,马克思的理论体系的形成还有很多丰富的思想资源,其中,基督教和《圣经》传统、古希腊神话和西方文学作品对马克思科学世界观、人生观、价值观的形成产生了深刻影响,马克思对他们采取了批判的借鉴的态度,从中汲取了丰富的营养,成为马克思理论体系重要的思想资源。     

On small active region filaments,fibrils and surges

High resolution Hα images and magnetograms (0.2 arc s) of an active region were obtained in alternating time series at 42 s cadences using the Swedish 1-m Solar Telescope on 2004 August 21. The Hα filtergrams reveal an active region filament and surges consisting of thread-like structures which have widths similar to the widths of chromospheric fibrils, both recorded down to the resolution limit in the best images. All observed structures in the active region appear highly dynamic. Fibrils show counterstreaming strongly resembling the counterstreaming threads in filaments.     

X线乳腺图像中微钙化检测的快速排除无病变区域法

介绍一种通过去除数字化乳腺x线照片中的无病变区域（TNR）间接地获取感兴趣区域（ROI）的方法。该方法可通过3个步骤来实现：（1）将图像划分为若干个不重合的相等大小块，并为每块计算5个特征；（2）通过域值法进行粗分析，排除肯定不含有病变的块；（3）使用代价敏感的支持向量分类器作更精细的分析，以进一步排除肯定不含有病变的块。在真实的数字化X线乳腺照片上的实验表明：该方法可以有效地去除高达81．71％的无病变区域。     

中纬突发E层特性的模拟分析

从基本的连续性方程出发，并结合运动方程，运用特征线方法求解，在合理的动力学假设条件下，模拟金属离子的汇聚，即Es层的形成．模拟的结果在一定程度上证实了风剪切理论的合理性．通过改变风场和电场模式的输入参量，使模拟的结果体现出不同当地时、不同季节的金属离子汇聚情况，讨论了模拟Es层峰值密度对风场和电场的周日和季节变化的响应，其结果与统计得到的Es层出现率的时间分布特征相似．     

Microphysics of Magnetic Reconnection

Magnetic reconnection is a universal phenomenon where energy is efficiently converted from the magnetic field to charged particles as a result of global magnetic topology changes during which earlier separated plasma regions become magnetically connected. While the reconnection affects large volumes in space most of the topology changes and of the energization occur within small localized regions. Regions of special importance are the X-region and the separatrix region. The understanding of the microphysics of these regions is crucial for the overall understanding of the reconnection. The Earth magnetosphere is the best environment where the details of these regions can be studied in situ. We summarize their main properties and discuss recent spacecraft observations.     

圆柱度误差最小区域评定方法述评

本文简介圆柱度误差评定的常用数学模型，并对用最小区域法评定圆柱度误差的几种近似方法及其优缺点展开讨论。     

浅析资产减值准备与利润操纵

资产减值准备的计提对提高会计信息质量起着十分重要的作用,但在计提的过程中,利用减值准备进行利润操纵已成为我们必需解决的问题.本文将上市公司分为亏损和盈利两类,通过对上述上市公司利用资产减值准备操纵利润的现象透析,指出上市公司频繁利用资产减值造假的原因,并提出在现阶段有效防止上市公司利用资产减值准备造假的对策.