IN SITU OBSERVATION OF GROWTH BEHAVIOR AND MORPHOLOGY OF DELTA-FERRITE AS FUNCTION OF SOLIDIFICATION RATE IN AN AISI304 STAINLESS STEEL

It was presented the in situ observation of growth behavior and morphology of delta-ferrite as a function of solidification rate in an AISI304 stainless steel. The specimens have been solidified and observed using confocal scanning laser microscopy (CSLM). The δ-phase always appears like cells on the sample surface when critical supercooling occurs, during which the L→δ transformation starts. The solid-liquid (S-L) interface is found to be finger shaped and has no faceted shape. γ phase appears among δ grains due to partitioning of Ni into the melt during solidification, when solidification rate is higher. The mergence of observed δ cells is possible for the steel sample cooled at 7.5℃/min. The formation of dendrites can be observed on the free surface of the steel sample cooled at 150℃/min. The size of solidified delta grains decreases from 120 to 20-80μm, and the volume fraction of solidified austenite increases with increase in solidification rate from 7.5 to 150℃/min. The relation between the tip radius of δ cell and its growth rate is deduced, and the results agree with the experimental values.

In situ Observation of Li Deposition-Induced Cracking in Garnet Solid Electrolytes

Lithium(Li)penetration through solid electrolytes(SEs)induces short circuits in Li solid-state batteries(SSBs),which is a critical issue that hinders the development of high energy density SSBs.While cracking in ceramic SEs has been often shown to accompany Li penetration,the interplay between Li deposition and cracking remains elusive.Here,we constructed a mesoscale SSB inside a focused ion beam-scanning electron microscope(FIB-SEM)for in situ observation of Li deposition-induced cracking in SEs at nanometer resolution.Our results revealed that Li propagated predominantly along transgranular cracks in a garnet Li_(6.4)La_(3)Zr_(1.4)Ta_(0.6)O_(12)(LLZTO).Cracks appeared to initiate from the interior of LLZTO beneath the electrode surface and then propagated by curving toward the LLZTO surface.The resulting bowl-shaped cracks resemble those from hydraulic fracture caused by high fluid pressure on the surface of internal cracks,suggesting that the Li deposition-induced pressure is the major driving force of crack initiation and propagation.The high pressure generated by Li deposition is further supported by in situ observation of the flow of filled Li between the crack flanks,causing crack widening and propagation.This work unveils the dynamic interplay between Li deposition and cracking in SEs and provides insight into the mitigation of Li dendrite penetration in SSBs.

In Situ Observation of Silt Seabed Pore Pressure Response to Waves in the Subaqueous Yellow River Delta

The in situ pore pressure response of silt under wave action is a complex process.However,this process has not been well studied because of limited field observation techniques.The dynamic response process is closely related to engineering geological hazards;thus,this process must be urgently explored.A long-term in situ observational study of the silt sediment pore water pressure response process under wave action was conducted in the subaqueous Yellow River Delta.The response characteristics of pore water pressure are affected by tidal level and wave height.Tidal level affects the overall trend of the pore water pressure response,while wave height influences the amplitude of the pore water pressure response.This study revealed a significant lag effect in the pore pressure response.The transient pore pressure in the seabed did not respond immediately to the wave-induced pressure stress on the seabed surface.This phenomenon may be attributed to the change in soil permeability.The maximum response depth was approximately 0.5 m with a 2 m wave height.A concept model of silt soil pore pressure response under different types of wave action was developed.The accumulation rate of the pore pressure is less than the dissipation rate;thus,the developed model highlights the oscillation pore pres-sure response mechanism.The highlighted response process is of considerable importance to transient liquefaction and the startup process of pore pressure response.

Thioacetamide Additive Homogenizing Zn Deposition Revealed by In Situ Digital Holography for Advanced Zn Ion Batteries

Zinc ion batteries are considered as potential energy storage devices due to their advantages of low-cost,high-safety,and high theoretical capacity.However,dendrite growth and chemical corrosion occurring on Zn anode limit their commercialization.These problems can be tackled through the optimization of the electrolyte.However,the screening of electrolyte additives using normal electrochemical methods is time-consuming and labor-intensive.Herein,a fast and simple method based on the digital holography is developed.It can realize the in situ monitoring of electrode/electrolyte interface and provide direct information concerning ion concentration evolution of the diffusion layer.It is effective and time-saving in estimating the homogeneity of the deposition layer and predicting the tendency of dendrite growth,thus able to value the applicability of electrolyte additives.The feasibility of this method is further validated by the forecast and evaluation of thioacetamide additive.Based on systematic characterization,it is proved that the introduction of thioacetamide can not only regulate the interficial ion flux to induce dendrite-free Zn deposition,but also construct adsorption molecule layers to inhibit side reactions of Zn anode.Being easy to operate,capable of in situ observation,and able to endure harsh conditions,digital holography method will be a promising approach for the interfacial investigation of other battery systems.

Recent advancements in aircraft and in situ observations of tropical cyclones

Observations of tropical cyclones(TC)from aircraft and in situ platforms provide critical and unique information for analyzing and forecasting TC intensity,structure,track,and their associated hazards.This report,prepared for the tenth International Workshop on Tropical Cyclones(IWTC-10),discusses the data collected around the world in TCs over the past four years since the IWTC-9,improvements to observing techniques,new instruments designed to achieve sustained and targeted atmospheric and oceanic observations,and select research results related to these observations.In the Atlantic and Eastern and Central Pacific basins,changes to operational aircraft reconnaissance are discussed along with several of the research field campaigns that have taken place recently.The changes in the use and impact of these aircraft observations in numerical weather prediction models are also provided along with updates on some of the experimental aircraft instrumentation.Highlights from three field campaigns in the Western Pacific basin are also discussed.Examples of in-situ data collected within recent TCs such as Hurricane Ian(2022),also demonstrate that new,emerging technologies and observation strategies reviewed in this report,definitely have the potential to further improve ocean-atmosphere coupled intensity forecasts.

In situ observation and thermodynamic calculation of MnS in 49MnVS3 non-quenched and tempered steel

Based on thermodynamics calculation, the results of the formation temperature of MnS inclusions of non-quenched and tempered steel during heating process were dis- cussed. It is shown that while the solid fraction is 0.9, MnS inclusions began to precipitate in the final stage of solidification. The solidification process of 49MnVS3 non-quenched and tempered steel during heating has been observed in situ using a confocal scanning laser microscope （CSLM）, which agrees well with the thermody- namics calculation. MnS particles were coarsening during heating process, which would reduce the pinning effect on the austenite grain boundaries and bring about the ~11rtden ~r^wth ~f ,qnrn~ ~11,qtenif.~ ~r^ins in thi~ st~.g~.

Modification for prediction model of austenite grain size at surface of microalloyed steel slabs based on in situ observation

The initial solidification process of microalloyed steels was simulated using a confocal scanning laser microscope,and the growth behavior of austenite grain was observed in situ.The method for measuring the initial austenite grain size was studied,and the M_(0)^(*)(the parameter to describe the grain boundary migration)values at different cooling rates were then calculated using the initial austenite grain size and the final grain size.Next,a newly modified model for predicting the austenite grain size was established by introducing the relationship between M_(0)^(*)and the cooling rate,and the value calculated from the modified model closely corresponds to the measured value,with average relative error being less than 5%.Further,the relationship between T^(γ)(the starting temperature for austenite grain growth)and equivalent carbon content C_(P)(C_(P)>0.18%)was obtained by in situ observation,and it was introduced into the modified model,which expanded the application scope of the model.Taking the continuous casting slab produced by a steel plant as the experimental object,the modified austenite grain size prediction model was used to predict the austenite grain size at different depths of oscillation mark on the surface of slab,and the predicted value was in good agreement with the actual measured value.

In-Situ Observation of Fluid Mud in the North Passage of Yangtze Estuary, China

Observations of fluid mud were made in the lower North Passage of the Yangtze Estuary in February 2000, on 10～11 August 2000, on 30～31 August 2000 (after two strong typhoons), on 21～24 August 2000 (neap tide) and on 3～6 September 2000 (mean tide) respectively. In situ data show that the fluid mud in this area consists of fine cohesive sediment (median size 7.23 μm). The formation and movement of fluid mud varied during the neap-spring and flood-ebb tidal cycle. Observations suggest that fluid mud phenomena in this area may be categorised in a three-fold manner as slack water, storm and saltwedge features. The thickness of the fluid mud layer of slack water during the neap tide ranged from 0.2 to 0.96 m, whereas during the mean tide, the thickness ranged from 0.17 to 0.73 m, and the thickness of the fluid mud layer was larger during slack water than at the flood peak. Shoals cover an area of 800 km2 with a water depth smaller than 5 m. Erosion of these extensive intertidal mudflats due to storm action provides an abundant sediment source. This is particularly significant in this estuary when the tidal level is lower than 5 m. The lower North Passage is a typical zone of saltwater wedging, so the saltwedge fluid mud has the most extensive spatial range in the estuary.

Generation of daily snow depth from multi-source satellite images and in situ observations

Snow depth （SD） is a key parameter for research into global climate changes and land surface processes. A method was developed to obtain daily SD images at a higher 4 km spatial resolution and higher precision with SD measurements from in situ observations and passive microwave remote sensing of Advanced Microwave Scanning Radiometer-EOS （AMSR-E） and snow cover measurements of the Interactive Multisensor Snow and Ice Mapping System （IMS）. AMSR-E SD at 25 km spatial resolution was retrieved from AMSR-E products of snow density and snow water equivalent and then corrected using the SD from in situ observations and IMS snow cover. Corrected AMSR-E SD images were then resampled to act as ＂virtual＂ in situ observations to combine with the real in situ observations to interpolate at 4 km spatial resolution SD using the Cressman method. Finally, daily SD data generation for several regions of China demonstrated that the method is well suited to the generation of higher spatial resolution SD data in regions with a lower Digital Elevation Model （DEM） but not so well suited to regions at high altitude and with an undulating terrain, such as the Tibetan Plateau. Analysis of the longer time period SD data generation for January between 2003 and 2010 in northern Xinjiang also demonstrated the feasibility of the method.

In situ Observation of Thermal Behaviour of Implanted He in Ti by Means of Enhanced Proton Elastic Backscatt

Implanted He in Ti materials was detected by using the reaction . The variation of theamounts.of residual He in Ti samples can be measured with in situ technique at various target temperatures fromroom temperature to 600℃. This in situ EPEBS technique can also be used for analysis of the elements ofD-B.

IN-SITU TEM OBSERVATION OF NANOSILICON FIBRE GROWTH

Nano silicon particles can be become nano fibre under low energy electron beam bombarding. The formation of the nano silicon fibre include two stages. At first, on the nano silicon particle surface many silicon atoms are gasified, then these silicon atoms deposit in the place where have more charge on account of the static electrical absorption and the point effect of the charge accumulation , these atoms grow into non crystalline silicon fibres. The second stage is the non crystalline silicon fibres crystallizing. Its crystallizing temperature is about 180℃. The growth mechanism of the nano silicon fibre is vapour solid mode.

Validation and application of soil moisture active passive sea surface salinity observation over the Changjiang River Estuary

Using sea surface salinity(SSS)observation from the soil moisture active passive(SMAP)mission,we analyzed the spatial distribution and seasonal variation of SSS around Changjiang River(Yangtze River)Estuary for the period of September 2015 to August 2018.First,we found that the SSS from SMAP is more accurate than soil moisture and ocean salinity(SMOS)mission observation when comparing with the in situ observations.Then,the SSS signature of the Changjiang River freshwater was analyzed using SMAP data and the river discharge data from the Datong hydrological station.The results show that the SSS around the Changjiang River Estuary is significantly lower than that of the open ocean,and shows significant seasonal variation.The minimum value of SSS appears in July and maximum SSS in December.The root mean square difference of daily SSS between SMAP observation and in situ observation is around 3 in both summer and winter,which is much lower than the annual range of SSS variation.In summer,the diffusion direction of the Changjiang River freshwater depicted by SSS from SMAP is consistent with the path of freshwater from in situ observation,suggesting that SMAP observation may be used in coastal seas in monitoring the diffusion and advection of freshwater discharge.

Direct observation of bunching of elementary steps on protein crystals under forced flow conditions

Bunching of elementary steps by solution flow is still not yet clarified for protein crystals. Hence, in this study, we observed elementary steps on crystal surfaces of model protein hen egg-white lysozyme （HEWL） under forced flow conditions, by our advanced optical microscopy. We found that in the case of a HEWL solution of 99.99% purity, forced flow changed bunched steps into elementary ones （debunching） on tetragonal HEWL crystals. In contrast, in the case of a HEWL solution of 98.5% purity, forced flow significantly induced bunching of elementary steps. These results indicate that in the case of HEWL crystals, the mass transfer of impurities is more significantly enhanced by forced solution flow than that of solute HEWL molecules. We also showed that forced flow induced the incorporation of microcrystals into a mother crystal and the subsequent formation of screw dislocations and spiral growth hillocks.

Overview of China's Antarctic research progress 1984–2016

It is more than 30 years since the first Chinese National Antarctic Research Expedition(CHINARE) landed in Antarctica in 1984, representing China’s initiation in polar research. This review briefly summarizes the Chinese Antarctic scientific research and output accomplished over the past 30 years. The developments and progress in Antarctic research and the enhancement of international scientific cooperation achieved through the implementation of the CHINARE program have been remarkable. Since the 1980 s, four permanent Chinese Antarctic research stations have been established successively and 33 CHINAREs have been completed. The research results have been derived from a series of spatiotemporal observations in association with various projects and multidisciplinary studies in the fields of oceanography, glaciology, geology, geophysics, geochemistry, atmospheric science, upper atmospheric physics, Antarctic astronomy, biology and ecology, human medicine, polar environment observation, and polar engineering.

Evaluation and Evolution of MAX-DOAS-observed Vertical NO_(2) Profiles in Urban Beijing

Multiaxis differential absorption spectroscopy(MAX-DOAS)is a newly developed advanced vertical profile detection method,but the vertical nitrogen dioxide(NO_(2))profiles measured by MAX-DOAS have not yet been fully verified.In this study,we perform MAX-DOAS and tower gradient observations to simultaneously acquire tropospheric NO_(2)observations in the Beijing urban area from 1 April to 31 May 2019.The average values of the tropospheric NO_(2)vertical column densities measured by MAX-DOAS and the tropospheric monitoring instrument are 15.8×1015 and 12.4×1015 molecules cm−2,respectively,and the correlation coefficient R reaches 0.87.The MAX-DOAS measurements are highly consistent with the tower-based in situ measurements,and the correlation coefficients R from the ground to the upper air are 0.89(60 m),0.87(160 m),and 0.76(280 m).MAX-DOAS accurately measures the trend of NO_(2)vertical profile changes,although a large underestimation occurs by a factor of two.By analyzing the NO_(2)vertical profile,the NO_(2)concentration reveals an exponential decrease with height.The NO_(2)vertical profile also coincides with the evolution of the boundary layer height.The study shows that the NO_(2)over Beijing mainly originates from local sources and occurs in the boundary layer,and its vertical evolution pattern has an important guiding significance to better understand nitrate production and ozone pollution.

Analysis and comparison of heat flux of landfast ice during 2016 in the Prydz Bay, Antarctica

Long term in situ atmospheric observation of the landfast ice nearby Zhongshan Station in the Prydz Bay was performed from April to November 2016. The in situ observation, including the conventional meteorological elements and turbulent flux, enabled this study to evaluate the sea ice surface energy budget process. Using in situ observations, three different reanalysis datasets from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts Interim Re-analysis(ERA-Interim), National Centers for Environmental Prediction Reanalysis2(NCEP R2), and Japanese 55-year Reanalysis(JRA55), and the Los Alamos sea ice model, CICE, output for surface fluxes were evaluated. The observed sensible heat flux(SH) and net longwave radiation showed seasonal variation with increasing temperature. Air temperature rose from the middle of October as the solar elevation angle increased.The ice surface lost more energy by outgoing longwave radiation as temperature increased, while the shortwave radiation showed obvious increases from the middle of October. The oceanic heat flux demonstrated seasonal variation and decreased with time, where the average values were 21 W/m^(2) and 11 W/m^(2), before and after August,respectively. The comparisons with in situ observations show that, SH and LE(latent heat flux) of JRA55 dataset had the smallest bias and mean absolute error(MAE), and those of NCEP R2 data show the largest differences.The ERA-Interim dataset had the highest spatial resolution, but performance was modest with bias and MAE between JRA55 and NCEP R2 compare with in situ observation. The CICE results(SH and LE) were consistent with the observed data but did not demonstrate the amplitude of inner seasonal variation. The comparison revealed better shortwave and longwave radiation stimulation based on the ERA-Interim forcing in CICE than the radiation of ERA-Interim. The average sea ice temperature decreased in June and July and increased after September,which was similar to the temperature measured by buoys, with a bias and MAE of 0.9℃ and 1.0℃, respectively.

Experimental Researches on the Accuracy of Micro- Electromechanical Accelerometer-Array in Seafloor Failure Deformation Measurement

At present,there are few technologies applied to in situ observation of seabed deformation,among which the micro-electromechanical accelerometer-array(hereinafter referred to as accelerometers array)is a very advantageous measurement method,with both commercial products and successful application cases.However,the coupling effect between accelerometer-array and sur-rounding soil and the linkage effect of accelerometer-array itself during the deformation may influence the accuracy and reliability of the measurement data.A simulation test chamber was designed and processed,and four groups of simulation tests were carried out to explore the coupling effect and linkage effect of accelerometer-array in the soil with different degree of consolidation.The results show that the accelerometer-array and the soil coupled well,and the coupling effect is positively correlated with the degree of soil consoli-dation.The ratio of accumulative deviation to soil lateral deformation is high at the initial stage of deformation(0-50 mm)and reduced with the continuous increase of deformation(>100 mm).In the process of liquefied soil deformation,the linkage effect of accelerometer array can be ignored,and is negatively correlated with the degree of soil consolidation.A concept to improve the measurement accu-racy of accelerometer-array in different seafloor failure deformation modes is proposed.The research results provide references for the modification of accelerometer-array and the improvement for other flexible rod-shaped deformation sensors.

Optical and atomic force microscopic study on step bunching in BaB_2O_4 crystal growth

The formation of macrostep during high-temperature phase of barium meta-borate （^-BaB204） single crystal growth has been investigated by both optical in-situ observation system and atomic force microscopy （AFM）. The in- si$u observation results demonstrate that the critical linear size of growing facet exceeding the size that the macrostep generates is significantly anisotropic. The critical linear sizes are around 280 ~m and 620 ~m for {1010} and （T010} planes, respectively. AFM study illustrates that macrostep train with a height of 150 nm^200 nm is one typical morphological feature of the as-grown crystal surface. The riser of each macrostep consists of several straight and parallel sub-steps, indicating the occurrence of step bunching. Additionally, triangular sub-steps with heights of several nanometers on the treads of the macrosteps are found to be another typical feature of surface morphology, which implies a microscopically competitive bunching of sub-steps between various crystallographic orientations.

In situ investigation on densification mechanism of Ti-20Al-19Nb(at.%)alloy by TiH_(2)-assisted pressureless sintering

Dense Ti-20Al-19Nb(at.%)alloys can be cost-effectively fabricated by TiH_(2)-assisted pressureless sintering;nevertheless,the densification mechanism remains controversial without understanding the entire sintering process.By in situ observing the surface morphology of the Ti/Al/Nb and Ti/TiH_(2)/Al/Nb compacts upon heating,the densification mechanism of the Ti-20Al-19Nb alloys was elucidated in this study.In addition to the reported reason that the dehydrogenation of TiH_(2)provided reactive Ti,the densification of Ti-20Al-19Nb alloy was found to be strongly associated with the phase transformations upon sintering.The TiH_(2)participated in the reverse eutectoid transformation,α-Ti+δ-TiH_(2)→β-Ti,inducing theα/βand TiH_(2)/βgrain boundaries for the rapid diffusion of Al.The reaction of Ti(s)+Al(s)→TiAl_(3)(s)was then accelerated,and the majority of the Al phase was consumed in the solid state,which significantly reduced the pores from the transient liquid Al.The activation energy of the Ti-Al reaction decreased with the addition of TiH_(2),and the growth mode of the TiAl_(3)phase was changed.By removing the large pores at 700℃,the Ti-Al intermetallic phases were well connected,forming the continuous interdiffusion route for Ti,Al,and Nb.The diffusion of Nb,as well as the phase transformation ofα2→B2,was then promoted,and the ripening time for the B2 phase was increased.As a result,the density and mechanical properties were improved.The initial results of this study provided a foundation for the cost-effective fabrication of high-strength Ti-Al alloys containing refractory elements.

In-Situ Observation of Proeutectoid Ferrite Growth Process in Carbon Steel Under Continuous Cooling Conditions

The growth of proeutectoid ferrite in Fe-0.15%C-0.8 % Mn carbon steel during continuous cooling process was observed in situ and tracked dynamically by using a high temperature confocal scanning laser microscope （ HTC SLM）, and the growing process was also investigated. The growth regularity of proeutectoid ferrite plates within austenite was obtained by analyzing the growth fashions and directions and quantitatively studying the growth rates. The results show that the proeutectoid ferrite plates grow in the fashion of creeping, twisting, branching off and de flection within austenite grain. The proeutectoid ferrite plates can grow up along preferential orientation but not strictly. Its growth direction fluctuates and changes in a small range. The growth rate also changes with the change in growth fashion and direction. When the proeutectoid ferrite grows in the fashion of deflection, the average growth rate of proeutectoid ferrite before its deflection is about 61.9, and 46.2 μm/s after the 15°deflection. At the begin ning of proeutectoid ferrite growing, there is a fast growing stage. As the tip of proeutectoid ferrite extends forward continuously, the growth rate will slow down. Therefore, it will induce the proeutectoid ferrite to deflect and grow along another favorable direction, then it will grow rapidly again.