Distribution Patterns and Associations of Dominant Tree Species in a Mixed Coniferous-Broadleaf Forest in the Changbai Mountains

In 2012 a plot was established with 1-ha area in a mixed coniferous-broadleaf forest in the Changbai Mountains, northeastern China for examining local forest processes, structure and succession. A method of O-ring statistics （pair- correlation function） was applied to analyze the spatial patterns and associations of the dominant species within different vertical layers. After the evaluation by their importance values, six tree species （or group） （i.e. Abies nephrolepis, Picea jezoensis, Pinus koraiensis, Tilia amurensis, and species group of Betula ssp. and species group of Acer ssp.） were determined as dominant trees species. It was found that some of these species exhibited closely clustered distributions at fine distances. As spatial distance increased, a random or even regular distribution gradually appeared with the exception of the upper layers of A. nephrolepis and P. koraiensis, and the lower layers of P. jezoensis, P. koraiensis and Betula ssp., which were substantially randomly distributed. Intra- and inter-species spatial associations varied in accordance with species, tree height and reciprocal distances. Positive associations were observed between the lower and upper height classes of trees of the same species （except for that of P. jezoensis） at fine distances. This may be owing to limited seed dispersal and geological heterogeneity. The aggregation intensity declines with increasing distances and this consistent with the predictions of self-thinning. Some coniferous trees （e.g. Pinus koraiensis） in the lower height class were positively associated with T. amurensis and group of Betula ssp. of the upper height class at some distances, suggesting that saplings of coniferous trees occupy a broader niche and can grow well under the canopy of the adult of broad-leaved trees. Negative associations were observed between upper coniferous trees and lower broad-leaved trees and between upper P. jezoensis and lower P. koraiensis, suggesting that a canopy of these trees might not provide suitable environment for the survival, establishment, and growth of o lower individuals, corresponding well to Janzen-Connell hypothesis.

CFD study on double-to single-loop flow pattern transition and its influence on macro mixing efficiency in fully baffled tank stirred by a Rushton turbine

For a fully baffled tank stirred by a Rushton turbine (RT), the flow pattern will change from double- to single-loop as the off bottom clearance (C) of the RT decreases from one third of the tank diameter. Such a flow pattern transition as well as its influence on the macro mixing efficiency was investigated via CFD simulation. The transient sliding mesh approach coupled with the standard k-s turbulence model could correctly and efficiently reproduce the reported critical C range where the flow pattern changes. Simulation results indicated that such a critical C range varied hardly with the impeller rotation speed but decreased significantly with increasing impeller diameter. Small RTs are preferable to generating the single-loop flow pattern. A mechanism of the flow pattern transition was further proposed to explain these phe no mena. The discharge stream from the RT deviates down wards from the horizontal direction for small C values;if it meets the tank wall first, the double-loop will form;if it hits the tank bottom first, the single-loop will form. With the flow pattern transition, the mixing time decreased by about 35% at the same power input (P), indicating that the single-loop flow pattern was more efficient than the double-loop to enhance the macro mixing in the tank. A comparison was further made between the single-loop RT and pitched blade turbine (PBT, 45°) from macro mixing perspective. The single-loop RT was found to be less efficient than the PBT and usually required 60% more time to achieve the same level of macro mixing at the same P.

Spatial correlation of pit and mound topography with canopy gaps in a virgin mixed beech forest, northern Iran

In a reserved forest parcel in a virgin eastern Hyrcanian mixed beech forest,80 ha was surveyed to determine the pit and mound topography,canopy gaps and dead trees.The aim was to investigate the spatial patterns and correlation of pit and mound features with canopy gaps.Seventy-five canopy gaps and 61 pit and mound features were identified.The univariate first order nearest neighbor(R_(CE))and bivariate second order test(Ripley’s K)statistic were applied.R_(CE) statistics highlighted a general aggregation pattern for canopy gaps and pits and mounds,while pits and mounds alone were more clumped.Distances between canopy gaps were 130 m average,whereas distances between pit and mound features and dead trees were 60 and 78 m,respectively.Spatial positive correlation of canopy gaps with pits and mounds were observed with all distances.The result of spatial correlations between canopy gaps with pits and mounds confirmed that windthrows cause micro successions in fallen tree ecosystem-scale correlated with gap phase dynamics in the forest community-scale.

Mixed layer in the Sea of Japan:numerical simulation andlong-term data analysis

Seasonal variation and topography of the mixed layer in the Sea of Japan are studied by comparison of results from long-term observation data analysis and from numerical simulation with the MHI oceanic model (Shapiro. 1998. Marine Hydrophysical Journal, 6: 26-40). The data are retrieved from Oceanographic A tlas of the Bering Sea, Okhotsk Sea, and Japan/East Sea (Rostov, Rostov, Dmitrieva, et al. 2003. Pacific Oceanography, 1(1):70-72). The simulated and long-term patterns are compared. An impact of surface buoyancy flux, wind, and convergence/divergence of surface currents upon the mixed layer in the Sea of Japan is analyzed.

The Spatial Color Mixing Model of Digital Camouflage Pattern

A spatial color-mixing model based on tricolor angular frequencies is proposed in consideration that the design theory falls behind the application of digital camouflage pattern.The model is based on Fourier transform and Gaussian low-pass filter(LPF).In the model,the tricolor angular frequencies are introduced to the spatial frequency response function of human color vision,and the effects of atmospheric attenuation and air screen brightness on color mixture are considered.The field test shows that the model can simulate the color-mixing process in the aspects of color-mixing order,and shape and position of color-mixing spot.But the color-mixing spot color is not perfect,which can be improved by optimizing the atmospheric parameters and tricolor cut-off angular frequencies.The model provides a tool for the research on digital camouflage pattern.

Salt Desert and Saline-Ackaline Mixed Dust Storms:An Ignored Issure for Global Climate Change

Salt desert,saline-alkaline dust storm and saline-alkaline mixed dust storm are significant but ignored problems for a long time.After many years of observations and researches,the author believes that salt desert,saline-alkaline dust

A strategy for strengthening chaotic mixing of dual shaft eccentric mixers by changing non-Newtonian fluids kinetic energy distribution

Efficiently modulating the velocity distribution and flow pattern of non-Newtonian fluids is a critical challenge in the context of dual shaft eccentric mixers for process intensification,posing a significant barrier for the existing technologies.Accordingly,this work reports a convenient strategy that changes the kinetic energy to controllably regulate the flow patterns from radial flow to axial flow.Results showed that the desired velocity distribution and flow patterns could be effectively obtained by varying the number and structure of baffles to change kinetic energy,and a more uniform velocity distribution,which could not be reached normally in standard baffle dual shaft mixers,was easily obtained.Furthermore,a comparative analysis of velocity and shear rate distributions is employed to elucidate the mechanism behind the generation of flow patterns in various dual-shaft eccentric mixers.Importantly,there is little difference in the power number of the laminar flow at the same Reynolds number,meaning that the baffle type has no effect on the power consumption,while the power number of both unbaffle and U-shaped baffle mixing systems decreases compared with the standard baffle mixing system in the transition flow.Finally,at the same rotational condition,the dimensionless mixing time of the U-shaped baffle mixing system is 15.3%and 7.9%shorter than that of the standard baffle and the unbaffle mixing system,respectively,which shows the advantage of the U-shaped baffle in stirring rate.

Effect of Viscosities on Mixing in A Patterned Micro Mixer

The effect of viscosity and viscosity difference and boundary patterned slip on mixing in a micro mixer has been numerically studied using lattice Boltzmann method （LBM）. The slip and no-slip ratio is not constant and varies irregularly, and viscosity is altered by changing the relaxation time in LBE equation. The slip boundary condition is simulated by specular reflection boundary and the no-slip boundary condition is simulated by bounce back boundary. It has been found that it is feasible to optimize the micro mixer design by combining the viscosity effect and boundary patterned ratio altogether.

Distribution patterns of chlorophyll a in spring and autumn in association with hydrological features in the southern Yellow Sea and northern East China Sea

Two field studies were conducted to measure pigments in the Southern Yellow Sea (SYS) and the northern East China Sea (NECS) in April (spring) and September (autumn) to evaluate the distribution pattern of phytoplankton stock (Chl a concentration) and the impact of hydrological features such as water mass,mixing and tidal front on these patterns.The results indicated that the Chl a concentration was 2.43±2.64 (Mean ± SD) mg m-3 in April (range,0.35 to 17.02 mg m-3) and 1.75±3.10 mg m-3 in September (from 0.07 to 36.54 mg m-3) in 2003.Additionally,four areas with higher Chl a concentrations were observed in the surface water in April,while two were observed in September,and these areas were located within or near the point at which different water masses converged (temperature front area).The distribution pattern of Chl a was generally consistent between onshore and offshore stations at different depths in April and September.Specifically,higher Chl a concentrations were observed along the coastal line in September,which consisted of a mixing area and a tidal front area,although the distributional pattern of Chl a concentrations varied along transects in April.The maximum Chl a concentration at each station was observed in the surface and subsurface layer (0-10 m) for onshore stations and the thermocline layer (10-30 m) for offshore stations in September,while the greatest concentrations were generally observed in surface and subsurface water (0-10 m) in April.The formation of the Chl a distributional pattern in the SYS and NECS and its relationship with possible influencing factors is also discussed.Although physical forces had a close relationship with Chl a distribution,more data are required to clearly and comprehensively elucidate the spatial pattern dynamics of Chl a in the SYS and NECS.

Assessing the influence of the minimum measured diameter on forest spatial patterns and nearest neighborhood relationships

Forest structure analysis is important for understanding the properties and development of a forest community,and its outcomes can be influenced by how trees are measured in sampled plots.Although there is a general consensus on the height at which tree diameter should be measured[1.3 m:diameter at breast height(DBH)],the minimum measureddiameter(MMD)often varies in different studies.In this study,we assumed that the outcomes of forest structure analysis can be influenced by MMD and,to this end,we applied g(r)function and stand spatial structural parameters(SSSPs)to investigate how different MMDs affect forest spatial structure analysis in two pine-oak mixed forests(30 and 57 years old)in southwest China and one old-growth oak forest(>120years old)from northwest China.Our results showed that 1)MMD was closely related to the distribution patterns of forest trees.Tree distribution patterns at each observational scale(r=0-20 m)tended tobecome random as the MMD increased.The older the community,the earlier this random distribution pattern appeared.2)As the MMD increased,neighboring trees became more regularly distributed around a reference tree.In most cases,however,nearest neighbors of a reference tree were randomly distributed.3)Tree species mingling decreased with increasing diameter,but it decreased slowly in older forests.4)No correlations can be found between individual tree size differentiation and MMD.We recommend that comparisons of spatial structures between communities would be more effective if using a unified MMD criterion.

Visualization of flatness pattern recognition based on T-S cloud inference network

Flatness pattern recognition is the key of the flatness control. The accuracy of the present flatness pattern recognition is limited and the shape defects cannot be reflected intuitively. In order to improve it, a novel method via T-S cloud inference network optimized by genetic algorithm(GA) is proposed. T-S cloud inference network is constructed with T-S fuzzy neural network and the cloud model. So, the rapid of fuzzy logic and the uncertainty of cloud model for processing data are both taken into account. What's more, GA possesses good parallel design structure and global optimization characteristics. Compared with the simulation recognition results of traditional BP Algorithm, GA is more accurate and effective. Moreover, virtual reality technology is introduced into the field of shape control by Lab VIEW, MATLAB mixed programming. And virtual flatness pattern recognition interface is designed.Therefore, the data of engineering analysis and the actual model are combined with each other, and the shape defects could be seen more lively and intuitively.

Spatial Pattern and Development of Protected Areas in the North-south Transitional Zone of China

The north-south transitional zone in China mainly consists of the Qinling-Daba Mountains. It is the most important West-East geo-ecological space in China, containing protected areas vital for biodiversity conservation and ecological security of China. The protection and rational development of its natural habitat is of great significance to China’s ecological security and integration of protected areas based on mountain forest ecosystems on a global scale. In this study, five important types of protected areas in the transitional zone were selected, and their spatial patterns were analysed. Spatial analysis methods, such as kernel density estimation and accessibility analysis, were employed for both point and areal data, and focused on four aspects: land use scale, shift in the centre of gravity, spatial agglomeration, and accessibility. In addition, policy background and evolution of spatial and temporal characteristics of the protected area system in the transitional zone from 1963 to 2017 were also examined. We analysed the characteristics and geographical significance of the West-east corridor using the spatial pattern of the protected area system from the perspective of ecological and economic spaces. We focused on spatial shape, type intersection, and key areas to analyse the spatial overlap of the protected areas. Protected area establishment was divided into three stages: initial(1956–1980), rapid development(1981–2013), and national park transformation(2014–present). These stages reflected the change in the concept of ‘simple protection—sustainable use—integration and upgrade’ for protected areas of China. The spatial centre of gravity of the protection zone system was located in the west Qinling-Daba Mountains, and its high-density core exhibited a relatively stable N-shaped structure composed of four gathering areas. Affected by factors such as geographic environment and socio-economic development density, the average access time for protected areas was high(1.56 h);wetland parks and scenic areas are located closer to the city centre. As the West-east corridor in the transitional zone extends from west to east, there is a clear spatial dislocation between the development of protected areas and the intensity of human activities. During development, differentiated goal orientation should be adopted based on the idea of zoning and classified governance. With the advancement of the construction of protected areas, the spatial overlap of protected areas in the transition zone has become more prominent. At present, the spatially overlapped protected areas in the transitional zone remain prominent, with inclusion overlap being the most common, and forest parks exhibiting the highest probability of overlap with other protected areas, we should focus on in the integration process of the corridor-type ecological space based on the mountain forest ecosystem.

不同混播模式对播种当年牧草产量和营养价值的影响

为探究不同混播模式对牧草产量和营养价值的影响,本试验通过设置11种混播模式,即4个豆科牧草混播模式[杂花苜蓿(Medicago varia)+红豆草(Onobrychis viciaefolia)+百脉根(Lotus corniculatus)混播比例为1∶1∶1,1∶1∶2,1∶2∶1,2∶1∶1(Z1H1B1,Z1H1B2,Z1H2B1,Z2H1B1)],4个禾本科牧草混播模式[披碱草(Elymus dahuricus)+无芒雀麦(Bromus inermis)+扁穗冰草(Agropyron cristatum)混播比例为:1∶1∶1,1∶1∶2,1∶2∶1,2∶1∶1(W1P1B1,W1P1B2,W1P2B1,W2P1B1)]和3个豆科禾本科牧草混播混播模式[杂花苜蓿+红豆草+百脉根+披碱草+无芒雀麦+扁穗冰草豆禾比为1∶3,1∶1,3∶1(L25G75,L50G50,L75G25)],分析研究不同混播模式对牧草产量和营养价值的影响。结果表明:6种牧草混播模式下各牧草株高、密度、干物质产量均显著低于3种豆科牧草混播模式和3种禾本科牧草混播模式(P<0.05),且牧草粗蛋白含量和相对饲喂价值均显著低于3种豆科牧草混播模式(P<0.05),但高于3种禾本科牧草混播模式(P<0.05);在6种牧草混播模式中混播比例为1∶1时更有利于混播草地牧草干物质总量积累。

高原深水湖泊抚仙湖溶解氧分层特征及驱动因素

深水湖泊特有的“表水层-温跃层-深水层”的热力学分层结构,决定了湖内溶解氧(DO)的垂直分布和混合交换,影响着湖内生态系统的健康.然而,目前对于深水湖泊耗氧与复氧过程及其驱动因素的研究还不够深入,尤其对高原深水湖泊的研究更为缺乏.为此,本研究于2021年1月-2022年2月进行了分层采样和逐月监测,探究了典型高原深水湖泊抚仙湖的溶解氧分层特征及驱动因素.结果表明:①抚仙湖热力学分层周期分为两期,即分层期和非分层期.分层期为3月下旬至11月上旬,混合期为11月下旬至3月上旬.②在湖泊热力学分层的驱动下,湖内DO垂直分层明显.表水层DO浓度年内变化范围为6.67~8.64 mg/L,而温跃层和深水层DO最低浓度分别可降至3.15和1.26 mg/L.③抚仙湖不同水层DO浓度变化的驱动因素及效应占比不同.表水层DO受到水温、光合作用、大气复氧和气象条件的综合影响;温跃层DO主要受分层强度和浮游植物生命活动的影响;深水层DO主要受分层强度、有机质沉降分解、沉积物有机质分解的影响.研究显示,抚仙湖底层水体长期处于厌氧状态,由此带来的湖泊生境的改变以及底部营养盐释放的风险值得关注.

不同混交模式下幼龄桉树混交林的生长和水土流失特征研究

设计尾巨桉×红椿和大花序桉×闽楠的垂直、水平、块状三种混交方式的试验林,以研究不同混交模式下桉树混交林的生长和水土流失规律。结果表明:1年生尾巨桉、红椿、大花序桉和闽楠分别在水平、块状、块状和水平混交模式下的树高增长率最大,依次为1560.00%、863.33%、457.50%和6.67%,因此水平混交模式和块状混交模式的林分树高生长效果较好。在尾巨桉×红椿和大花序桉×闽楠两种林分中的月均地表径流以块状混交模式最少,分别是107.72 L和215.24 L,月均土壤流失以块状混交模式较少,分别是4.95 kg和7.25 kg,因此块状混交模式对水土保持的效果较优于垂直混交模式和水平混交模式。综合考虑,采用块状混交模式效果最好。

基于三维有限元的DCM平面布置对边坡稳定的影响

在应用于边坡稳定问题时,DCM(深层水泥搅拌桩)的平面布置形式直接关系到其受力的合理性,进而影响边坡的稳定和安全。针对当前工程实践中采用不同DCM平面布置形式解决边坡稳定问题时,其受力机理仍存在一定程度的认识不足,基于三维有限元方法,结合不同的DCM平面布置形式(桩式、横墙壁式、纵墙壁式、格栅式),对加固后边坡从整体稳定、位移和应力等方面进行分析,探讨采用不同DCM平面布置形式加固边坡后的位移和应力分布规律及特点。研究表明:纵墙壁式和格栅式布置相对于桩式布置,边坡整体稳定安全系数显著提高,位移和应力明显减小且分布更为合理,其中纵墙壁式布置优势最为明显。

基于水文模型的山东半岛典型流域产流模式探讨

为明晰山东半岛半湿润地区流域产流模式,以龙角山水库流域为例,利用28场洪水资料,以新安江模型和垂向混合产流模型作为蓄满产流和混合产流的代表,探讨半湿润地区流域产流模式。结果表明:(1)垂向混合产流模型的洪峰流量、峰现时间和径流深三个预报项目的平均合格率,在率定期和验证期分别为81.7%和91.7%,达到甲级精度,且模拟结果地面径流与壤中流占比大,对洪峰过程的模拟吻合度高。(2)新安江模型所有预报项目的平均合格率,在率定期和验证期分别为73.3%和83.3%,达到乙级精度,其模拟结果地下径流占比大,对退水过程模拟吻合度高。本研究确定了混合产流模式在龙角山水库流域的适用性要优于蓄满产流模式,对明晰山东半岛半湿润地区产流规律具有促进作用。

胜山阔叶红松林粗木质残体空间分布格局

为探究胜山阔叶红松(Pinus koraiensis)林粗木质残体(Coarse woody debris,CWD)的形成过程及机制,采用点格局分析法对10.4 hm^(2)大型样地内不同分类的CWD的空间格局、空间关联性进行了研究。结果表明:(1)总CWD在0—7 m尺度聚集分布,7—50 m尺度随机分布。(2)腐烂等级5级CWD、倒木、伐根在所有尺度随机分布;其他CWD随尺度增大由聚集分布转为随机分布,但格局尺度不同(在2—10 m之间)。(3)大、中径级与小径级CWD在0—4 m、0—6 m尺度正相关;高腐烂等级与低腐烂等级CWD在0—5 m尺度以内正相关;枯立木与倒木在0—4 m尺度正相关;落叶松(Larix gmelinii)CWD与小径级、腐烂等级2级的红皮云杉(Picea koraiensis)CWD在0—3 m尺度正相关,与中径级、腐烂等级1、2级在13—16 m尺度负相关。胜山阔叶红松林CWD的形成是由树种特性、小尺度的个体竞争、大尺度的自然衰老、外界干扰、生境异质性等共同决定的;大、中径级对小径级CWD、先形成对后形成CWD、枯立木对倒木具有一定的正向影响,落叶松对红皮云杉CWD在小尺度有正向影响,而在稍大尺度有负面影响;在一定程度上揭示了该林型CWD的形成过程和机制。