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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Martensite decomposition under thermal-mechanical coupling conditions to fabricate an ultrafine-grained Ti6Al4Mo4Zr1W0.2Si alloy

The fabrication of ultrafine-grained microstructures(grain size below 1μm)in titanium alloys is beneficial for improving their mechanical properties at room temperature and medium tempera-tures(400-550°C).However,a long-standing challenge involves the low-cost manufacturing of bulk ultrafine-grained titanium alloys.In this work,we developed a facile strategy through martensite de-composition at thermal-mechanical coupling conditions,to fabricate an equiaxed microstructure in a Ti6Al4Mo4Zr1W0.2Si model alloy with an averageαgrain size of 315±62 nm.The formation of the ultrafine-grained microstructure was because the lattice strain stored in the martensitic initial mi-crostructure enhanced the nucleation rate of dynamic recrystallization,meanwhile,the pinning role of martensite decomposition productsβand(Ti,Zr)_(5)Si_(3)phases suppressed grain coarsening at high tem-peratures.Compared to conventional(α+β)alloys,the tensile strength of this alloy improved by 20%-30%at both room temperature and 550°C,without decreasing its ductility.In situ SEM observations revealed that the ultrafine-grained microstructure would not only suppress dislocation motions but also contribute to the homogenous deformation in the matrix of the material,therefore,it resulted in higher mechanical performance.The research results may be of great significance to the development of next-generation aviation titanium alloys.

硅酸铋(Bi_(12)SiO_(20))熔体中Marangoni对流的实时观察研究

The convection in melt crystal growth influences the crystal integrity deeply.During space crystal growth,the buoyancy driven convection has been eliminated for the microgravity environment,therefroe,surface tension driven convection (Marangoni Convection) become the main convection form.But the Marangoni convection forms,starting condition,development process and its influence on crystal growth are still unclear now.At the present time,Many studies focused on simulating liquid Marangoni convection or numerical simulation.However,few studies concerned on real melt,especially on oxide melt. In this paper,an in situ observation is carried out to study the start and development of Marangoni convection of Bi 12 SiO 20 melt in a 2mm diameter loop like platinum crucible.The different states of steady convection and the transition from steady to oscillatory convection are observed.The critical Marangoni number is obtained as 22433 and it agreed with a dependence Ma c=2884Pr 0.638 for high Prandtl number melt.The authors also obtained a dependence of convection oscillatory frequency on melt temperature.It increases with temperature rising.

氯酸钠晶体生长动力学的研究

Sodium chlorate is a no coloured,no smell and no poisonous transparent crystal with the formula of NaClO 3.Its structure belongs to the cubic( T 23)class and exhibits optical activity.The space group is P 2 13 and there are four molecules per cubic unit cell with a =0.6570nm.We chose the crystal as a research system based on two reasons:(1)since the crystal structure belongs to the cubic class,the crystal faces,such as(100),(010),(001)are possessed of homogeneity,it is the suitable system for studying kinetics of crystal growth;(2)since the solubility of the NaClO 3 is higher in the H 2O and the crystal could be grown from low temperature solution,this is a suitable system for studying a influence of gravity on the boundary layer characteristics of the crystal growth under the microgravity condition.

Mechanical properties and in situ fracture behavior of SiO_(2f)/phosphate geopolymer composites

Geopolymers,such as phosphate-based geopolymer,are promising materials that have drawn extensive attentions as wave-transparent candidates with low dielectric loss factor.In this paper,multilayer SiO2fibers are introduced into phosphate-based geopolymer matrix to prepare composites.Crack generation and fracture behaviors during the three-point bending tests in as-prepared SiO2f/phosphate geopolymer composites are clarified by in situ observation Before high-temperature treatment,composite with 17 vol%fiber content exhibits the best mechanical properties.A decreasing mechanical strength is observed after being treated at higher temperature,which is attributed to the stronger interface binging between fibers and phosphatebased geopolymer matrix.Most importantly,the presence of SiO2fibers can strengthen mechanical properties of phosphate-based geopolymer matrix but shows negligible impact on its dielectric properties,achieving dielectric loss factor as low as 3.53910-3after being treated at 700°C.

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.

Origin of strong solid solution strengthening in the CrCoNi-W medium entropy alloy

Solid solution strengthening is one of the most conventional strategies for optimizing alloys strength,while the corresponding mechanisms can be more complicated than we traditionally thought specifically as heterogeneity of microstructure is involved.In this work,by comparing the change of chemical distribution,dislocation behaviors and mechanical properties after doping equivalent amount of tungsten(W)atoms in CrCoNi alloy and pure Ni,respectively,it is found that the alloying element W in CrCoNi alloy resulted in much stronger strengthening effect due to the significant increase of heterogeneity in chemical distribution after doping trace amount of W.The large atomic scale concentration fluctuation of all elements in CrCoNi-3W causes dislocation motion via strong nanoscale segment detrapping and severe dislocation pile up which is not the case in Ni-3W.The results revealed the high sensitivity of elements distribution in multi-principle element alloys to composition and the significant consequent influence in tuning the mechanical properties,giving insight for complex alloy design.

Influence of cerium treatment on inclusion modification and as-cast microstructure of high-strength low-alloy steel

The influence of cerium treatment on the inclusion evolution and as-cast microstructure of high-strength low-alloy steel was investigated.Properties including the inclusions characteristics,element distribution,and the in situ solidification were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy,energy-dispersive spectroscopy,and high-temperature confocal laser scanning microscopy,respectively.The results indicated that,after the addition of Ce,the Al_(2)O_(3) inclusions evolved to form Ce_(2)O_(2)S and CeAlO_(3) inclusions,which exhibited a decrease in size alongside corresponding increase in their number density.The equiaxed grain ratio exhibited by the as-cast microstructure increased significantly upon the addition of Ce,while a reduction in the segregation and a corresponding increase in the homogeneity of the carbon distribution within the as-cast microstructure were also achieved.The results of the in situ observation of the solidification suggested that the addition of Ce significantly reduced the solidification temperature range,thus reducing the carbon segregation.The nucleation effect imparted by Al_(2)O_(3),Ce_(2)O_(2)S,and CeAlO_(3) on theδ-Fe formation was discussed in the context of the disregistry theory,which revealed that the formation of a large number of fine Ce_(2)O_(2)S inclusions promotedδ-Fe formation via heterogeneous nucleation.

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.

Evaluation of the relationships and uncertainties of airborne and ground-based sea ice surface temperature measurements against remotely sensed temperature records

Sea ice surface temperature(IST)is an important indicator of environmental changes in the Arctic Ocean.In this study,the relative performance of four mainstream IST records,i.e.airborne IST,infrared radiometer measured IST(IR IST),longwave radiation derived IST(LWR IST),and snow and ice mass balance array buoy derived IST(Buoy IST),were evaluated against the MODIS IST product.Bias,standard deviation(STD),and root mean square error(RMSE)were used to evaluate the data quality.Results revealed that airborne IST had the best accuracy,which was 0.21 K colder than MODIS IST,with STD of 1.46 K and RMSE of 1.47 K.Ground-based ISTs were biased with each other but all warmer than the MODIS IST.The IR IST had the best overall accuracy(bias=0.55 K;STD=1.52 K;RMSE=1.61 K),while the LWR IST was the noisiest measurement with the largest outlier data percent.Besides,co-located IR and LWR ISTs were more consistent than any type of evaluated IST against MODIS IST(correlation coefficient=0.99).Airborne and IR ISTs are thus the premier choice for monitoring the rapidly changing Arctic sea ice,together with satellite observations.

The Silk Road agenda of the Pan-Eurasian Experiment (PEEX) program

The Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st-Century Maritime Silk Road(B&R)aims at facilitating the twenty-first Century economic development of China.However,climate change,air quality and related feedbacks are affecting the successful development of the environment and societies in the B&R geographical domain.The most urgent risks related to the atmospheric system,to the land system and to hydrospheric and cryospheric processes are changing climate-air quality interactions,air pollution,changing monsoon dynamics,land degradation,and the melting of Tibetan Plateau glaciers.A framework is needed in which a science and technology-based approach has the critical mass and expertise to identify the main steps toward solutions and is capable to implement this roadmap.The Pan-Eurasian Experiment(PEEX)program,initiated in 2012,aims to resolve science,technology and sustainability questions in the Northern Eurasian region.PEEX is now identifying its science agenda for the B&R region.One fundamental element of the PEEX research agenda is the availability of comprehensive ground-based observations together with Earth observation data.PEEX complements the recently launched international scientific program called Digital Belt and Road(DBAR).PEEX has expertise to coordinate the ground-based observations and initiate new flagship stations,while DBAR provides a big data platform on Earth observation from China and countries along the Belt and Road region.The DBAR and PEEX have joint interests and synergy expertise on monitoring on ecological environment,urbanization,cultural heritages,coastal zones,and arctic cold regions supporting the sustainable development of the Belt and Road region.In this paper we identify the research themes of the PEEX related Silk Road agenda relevant to China and give an overview of the methodological requirements and present the infrastructure requirements needed to carry out large scale research program.

Microstructure evolution of coke under CO2 and H2O atmospheres

The microstructure of coke has an important influence on its thermal properties.The solution loss reactions of coke in CO2 and H2O atmospheres were investigated by in situ observation.The results showed that the isotropic components had a more vigorous reaction than the anisotropic components,and the solution loss reaction of the fine-grained mosaic structure was faster than that of the coarse-grained mosaic structure under the CO2 and H2O atmospheres.The coarse-grained mosaic structure and the flowing structure had a relatively higher anti-erosion ability in the CO2 atmosphere than in the H2O atmosphere,and there was no distinct difference in the solution loss of the isotropic structure under the CO2 and H2O atmospheres.The electron probe microanalysis showed that the Al-Si-Fe compounds in the carbon matrix had positive influence on the solution loss reaction of the anisotropic structure.The iron compounds were able to destroy the pore walls of coke and accelerate the solution loss rate of coke.