Land cover classification(LCC) in arid regions is of great significance to the assessment, prediction, and management of land desertification. Some studies have shown that the red-edge band of RapidE ye images was eff...Land cover classification(LCC) in arid regions is of great significance to the assessment, prediction, and management of land desertification. Some studies have shown that the red-edge band of RapidE ye images was effective for vegetation identification and could improve LCC accuracy. However, there has been no investigation of the effects of RapidE ye images' red-edge band and vegetation indices on LCC in arid regions where there are spectrally similar land covers mixed with very high or low vegetation coverage information and bare land. This study focused on a typical inland arid desert region located in Dunhuang Basin of northwestern China. First, five feature sets including or excluding the red-edge band and vegetation indices were constructed. Then, a land cover classification system involving plant communities was developed. Finally, random forest algorithm-based models with different feature sets were utilized for LCC. The conclusions drawn were as follows: 1) the red-edge band showed slight contribution to LCC accuracy; 2) vegetation indices had a significant positive effect on LCC; 3) simultaneous addition of the red-edge band and vegetation indices achieved a significant overall accuracy improvement(3.46% from 86.67%). In general, vegetation indices had larger effect than the red-edge band, and simultaneous addition of them significantly increased the accuracy of LCC in arid regions.展开更多
This paper is a further investigation of large deviations for sums of random variables Sn=i=1∑n Xi and S(t)=i=1∑N(t)Xi,(t≥0), where {X_n,n≥1) are independent identically distribution and non-negative random...This paper is a further investigation of large deviations for sums of random variables Sn=i=1∑n Xi and S(t)=i=1∑N(t)Xi,(t≥0), where {X_n,n≥1) are independent identically distribution and non-negative random variables, and {N(t),t≥0} is a counting process of non-negative integer-valued random variables, independent of {X_n,n≥1}. In this paper, under the suppose F∈G, which is a bigger heavy-tailed class than C, proved large deviation results for sums of random variables.展开更多
The combined selection index used in the breeding of new Yorkshire dam line with high prolificacy according to breeding objects was formulated as /:2.272E- BVNB-0.056EBVDAYS. After 5 generations breeding, the two mai...The combined selection index used in the breeding of new Yorkshire dam line with high prolificacy according to breeding objects was formulated as /:2.272E- BVNB-0.056EBVDAYS. After 5 generations breeding, the two main selected traits such as total number of born and age at 100 kg weight was 12.17 piglets/litter and 165.18 d, respectively. The genetic improvements per generates was 0.156 and -2.198, respec- tively. The breeding objects of the new Yorkshire dam line with high prolificacy were basically reached. It indicated that the methods and index could be used in pig breeding.展开更多
This study demonstrates how the volatility index (VIX) can help predict the returns for sequential trading days. Using a logit function and previous VIX information, we present an initial attempt to estimate the pro...This study demonstrates how the volatility index (VIX) can help predict the returns for sequential trading days. Using a logit function and previous VIX information, we present an initial attempt to estimate the probability of a positive market return. The estimation procedure is applied to recent data on the S&P500 and to the 10-year U.S. Treasury Bonds yields. Our findings indicate that such a relationship does exist and is significant, especially for the bond market. We also ran an investment simulation using different VIX scores and found that from 2004 to June 2009, VIX=18 was the score that yielded the highest.展开更多
In this study, a numerical method was proposed to evaluate the calligraphy work called calligraphy evaluation system. Four classical chirographies of "Kaisho", "Gyosho", "Sousho" and "Hiragana", and 47 charact...In this study, a numerical method was proposed to evaluate the calligraphy work called calligraphy evaluation system. Four classical chirographies of "Kaisho", "Gyosho", "Sousho" and "Hiragana", and 47 characters for each chirography, were selected and analyzed by this system. The "Sumi" distribution of character was clarified from 12 directions and summarized into four parts of horizontal part, diagonal left part, vertical part and diagonal fight part. The character's contour line was converted to a signal data in order to calculate roundness index. The degree of character's radian was presented by roundness index. The smooth index was calculated at the same time. Additionally, width index, "Sumi" ratio, stability index also were calculated to contrast the features of each style. The main character points of four styles of "Kaisho', "Gyosho", "Sousho", "Hiragana" were extracted to compare each other, and provide a reference for learners. The learners could obtain the quantitative data to understand their work's characteristics. It can also be compared with other person's work by this system in order to improve learners' writing skill.展开更多
This paper considers the convergence rate of an asymmetric Deffuant-Weisbuch model.The model is composed by finite n interacting agents.In this model,agent i’s opinion is updated at each time,by first selecting one r...This paper considers the convergence rate of an asymmetric Deffuant-Weisbuch model.The model is composed by finite n interacting agents.In this model,agent i’s opinion is updated at each time,by first selecting one randomly from n agents,and then combining the selected agent j’s opinion if the distance between j’s opinion and i’s opinion is not larger than the confidence radiusε0.This yields the endogenously changing inter-agent topologies.Based on the previous result that all agents opinions will converge almost surely for any initial states,the authors prove that the expected potential function of the convergence rate is upper bounded by a negative exponential function of time t when opinions reach consensus finally and is upper bounded by a negative power function of time t when opinions converge to several different limits.展开更多
This paper proposes a minimum contrast methodology to estimate the drift parameter for the Ornstein-Uhlenbeck process driven by fractional Brownian motion of Hurst index, which is greater than one half. Both the stron...This paper proposes a minimum contrast methodology to estimate the drift parameter for the Ornstein-Uhlenbeck process driven by fractional Brownian motion of Hurst index, which is greater than one half. Both the strong consistency and the asymptotic normality of this minimum contrast estimator are studied based on the Laplace transform. The numerical simulation results confirm the theoretical analysis and show that the minimum contrast technique is effective and efficient.展开更多
Near-surface remote sensing(e.g.,digital cameras)has played an important role in capturing plant phenological metrics at either a focal or landscape scale.Exploring the relationship of the digital image-based greennes...Near-surface remote sensing(e.g.,digital cameras)has played an important role in capturing plant phenological metrics at either a focal or landscape scale.Exploring the relationship of the digital image-based greenness index(e.g.,Gcc,green chromatic coordinate)with that derived from satellites is critical for land surface process research.Moreover,our understanding of how well Gcc time series associate with environmental variables at field stations in North American prairies remains limited.This paper investigated the response of grass Gcc to daily environmental factors in 2018,such as soil moisture(temperature),air temperature,and solar radiation.Thereafter,using a derivative-based phenology extraction method,we evaluated the correspondence between key phenological events(mainly including start,end and length of growing season,and date with maximum greenness value)derived from Gcc,MODIS and VIIRS NDVI(EVI)for the period 2015–2018.The results showed that daily Gcc was in good agreement with ground-level environmental variables.Additionally,multivariate regression analysis identified that the grass growth in the study area was mainly affected by soil temperature and solar radiation,but not by air temperature.High frequency Gcc time series can respond immediately to precipitation events.In the same year,the phenological metrics retrieved from digital cameras and multiple satellites are similar,with spring phenology having a larger relative difference.There are distinct divergences between changing rates in the greenup and senescence stages.Gcc also shows a close relationship with growing degree days(GDD)derived from air temperature.This study evaluated the performance of a digital camera for monitoring vegetation phenological metrics and related climatic factors.This research will enable multiscale modeling of plant phenology and grassland resource management of temperate prairie ecosystems.展开更多
In this paper, we revisit the relationship between the spectral index and the core-dominance parameter using a larger sample of 157 blazars (23 BL Lacertae objects and 134 flat spectrum radio quasars), compiled from t...In this paper, we revisit the relationship between the spectral index and the core-dominance parameter using a larger sample of 157 blazars (23 BL Lacertae objects and 134 flat spectrum radio quasars), compiled from the available literature. From the relevant data, we find the spectral index associated with the core-dominance parameter, for which a relativistic beaming effect is responsible. In addition, we make a comparison of the properties between BL Lacertae objects and flat spectrum radio quasars.展开更多
In this paper, the preliminary data from University of Michigan Radio Astronomy Observatory database (UMRAO) are used to discuss the radio spectral index properties of 8 BL Lacs. To do so, we calculated the radio sp...In this paper, the preliminary data from University of Michigan Radio Astronomy Observatory database (UMRAO) are used to discuss the radio spectral index properties of 8 BL Lacs. To do so, we calculated the radio spectral index, a (F oc va), which was obtained by fitting the averaged flux densities in the bands (4.8 GHZ, 8 GHz, and 14.5 GHz) by binning the original for 7 d. We also calculated the time delay between the averaged lightcurves and the spectral variance. Our calculations and analysis give the following results. 1) The averaged logarithmic flux density at 8 GHz (logF) and the corresponding spectral index (or) have strong correlation for all the BL Lacs; 2) the lightcurves and the spectral variability have the similar profile for all the BL Lacs; 3) the lightcurves delay spectral variability for all sources but PKS 0735+178, with the delay time ranging from 31 d to 125 d.展开更多
In this paper, an exponential method is presented for the approximate solutions of the HIV infection model of CD4+T. The method is based on exponential polynomi- als and collocation points. This model problem corresp...In this paper, an exponential method is presented for the approximate solutions of the HIV infection model of CD4+T. The method is based on exponential polynomi- als and collocation points. This model problem corresponds to a system of nonlinear ordinary differential equations. Matrix relations are constructed for the exponential functions. By aid of these matrix relations and the collocation points, the proposed technique transforms the model problem into a system of nonlinear algebraic equations. By solving the system of the algebraic equations, the unknown coefficients are com- puted and thus the approximate solutions are obtained. The applications of the method for the considered problem are given and the comparisons are made with the other methods.展开更多
基金Under the auspices of Fundamental Research Funds for Central Universities,China University of Geosciences(Wuhan)(No.CUGL150417)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.41274036,41301026)
文摘Land cover classification(LCC) in arid regions is of great significance to the assessment, prediction, and management of land desertification. Some studies have shown that the red-edge band of RapidE ye images was effective for vegetation identification and could improve LCC accuracy. However, there has been no investigation of the effects of RapidE ye images' red-edge band and vegetation indices on LCC in arid regions where there are spectrally similar land covers mixed with very high or low vegetation coverage information and bare land. This study focused on a typical inland arid desert region located in Dunhuang Basin of northwestern China. First, five feature sets including or excluding the red-edge band and vegetation indices were constructed. Then, a land cover classification system involving plant communities was developed. Finally, random forest algorithm-based models with different feature sets were utilized for LCC. The conclusions drawn were as follows: 1) the red-edge band showed slight contribution to LCC accuracy; 2) vegetation indices had a significant positive effect on LCC; 3) simultaneous addition of the red-edge band and vegetation indices achieved a significant overall accuracy improvement(3.46% from 86.67%). In general, vegetation indices had larger effect than the red-edge band, and simultaneous addition of them significantly increased the accuracy of LCC in arid regions.
文摘This paper is a further investigation of large deviations for sums of random variables Sn=i=1∑n Xi and S(t)=i=1∑N(t)Xi,(t≥0), where {X_n,n≥1) are independent identically distribution and non-negative random variables, and {N(t),t≥0} is a counting process of non-negative integer-valued random variables, independent of {X_n,n≥1}. In this paper, under the suppose F∈G, which is a bigger heavy-tailed class than C, proved large deviation results for sums of random variables.
基金Supported by National Science and Technology Support Plan during the Eleventh Five-year Plan(2006BAD01A08-02)Hubei Agricultural Innovation Program(2007-620-004-003)Special Fund for Modern Pig Production Technology Construction(NYCYTX-009)~~
文摘The combined selection index used in the breeding of new Yorkshire dam line with high prolificacy according to breeding objects was formulated as /:2.272E- BVNB-0.056EBVDAYS. After 5 generations breeding, the two main selected traits such as total number of born and age at 100 kg weight was 12.17 piglets/litter and 165.18 d, respectively. The genetic improvements per generates was 0.156 and -2.198, respec- tively. The breeding objects of the new Yorkshire dam line with high prolificacy were basically reached. It indicated that the methods and index could be used in pig breeding.
文摘This study demonstrates how the volatility index (VIX) can help predict the returns for sequential trading days. Using a logit function and previous VIX information, we present an initial attempt to estimate the probability of a positive market return. The estimation procedure is applied to recent data on the S&P500 and to the 10-year U.S. Treasury Bonds yields. Our findings indicate that such a relationship does exist and is significant, especially for the bond market. We also ran an investment simulation using different VIX scores and found that from 2004 to June 2009, VIX=18 was the score that yielded the highest.
文摘In this study, a numerical method was proposed to evaluate the calligraphy work called calligraphy evaluation system. Four classical chirographies of "Kaisho", "Gyosho", "Sousho" and "Hiragana", and 47 characters for each chirography, were selected and analyzed by this system. The "Sumi" distribution of character was clarified from 12 directions and summarized into four parts of horizontal part, diagonal left part, vertical part and diagonal fight part. The character's contour line was converted to a signal data in order to calculate roundness index. The degree of character's radian was presented by roundness index. The smooth index was calculated at the same time. Additionally, width index, "Sumi" ratio, stability index also were calculated to contrast the features of each style. The main character points of four styles of "Kaisho', "Gyosho", "Sousho", "Hiragana" were extracted to compare each other, and provide a reference for learners. The learners could obtain the quantitative data to understand their work's characteristics. It can also be compared with other person's work by this system in order to improve learners' writing skill.
基金supported by the Young Scholars Development Fund of Southwest Petroleum University(SWPU)under Grant No.201499010050the Scientific Research Starting Project of SWPU under Grant No.2014QHZ032+1 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.61203141the National Key Basic Research Program of China(973 Program)under Grant No.2014CB845301/2/3
文摘This paper considers the convergence rate of an asymmetric Deffuant-Weisbuch model.The model is composed by finite n interacting agents.In this model,agent i’s opinion is updated at each time,by first selecting one randomly from n agents,and then combining the selected agent j’s opinion if the distance between j’s opinion and i’s opinion is not larger than the confidence radiusε0.This yields the endogenously changing inter-agent topologies.Based on the previous result that all agents opinions will converge almost surely for any initial states,the authors prove that the expected potential function of the convergence rate is upper bounded by a negative exponential function of time t when opinions reach consensus finally and is upper bounded by a negative power function of time t when opinions converge to several different limits.
基金National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars of China (Grant No. 70825005)National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 71171086)+2 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province of China (Grant No. S2011040005723)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities, SCUT (2012ZM0029)supported by GDUPS(2010)
文摘This paper proposes a minimum contrast methodology to estimate the drift parameter for the Ornstein-Uhlenbeck process driven by fractional Brownian motion of Hurst index, which is greater than one half. Both the strong consistency and the asymptotic normality of this minimum contrast estimator are studied based on the Laplace transform. The numerical simulation results confirm the theoretical analysis and show that the minimum contrast technique is effective and efficient.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(41601478)National Key Research and Development Program of China(2018YFB0505301,2016YFC0500103)
文摘Near-surface remote sensing(e.g.,digital cameras)has played an important role in capturing plant phenological metrics at either a focal or landscape scale.Exploring the relationship of the digital image-based greenness index(e.g.,Gcc,green chromatic coordinate)with that derived from satellites is critical for land surface process research.Moreover,our understanding of how well Gcc time series associate with environmental variables at field stations in North American prairies remains limited.This paper investigated the response of grass Gcc to daily environmental factors in 2018,such as soil moisture(temperature),air temperature,and solar radiation.Thereafter,using a derivative-based phenology extraction method,we evaluated the correspondence between key phenological events(mainly including start,end and length of growing season,and date with maximum greenness value)derived from Gcc,MODIS and VIIRS NDVI(EVI)for the period 2015–2018.The results showed that daily Gcc was in good agreement with ground-level environmental variables.Additionally,multivariate regression analysis identified that the grass growth in the study area was mainly affected by soil temperature and solar radiation,but not by air temperature.High frequency Gcc time series can respond immediately to precipitation events.In the same year,the phenological metrics retrieved from digital cameras and multiple satellites are similar,with spring phenology having a larger relative difference.There are distinct divergences between changing rates in the greenup and senescence stages.Gcc also shows a close relationship with growing degree days(GDD)derived from air temperature.This study evaluated the performance of a digital camera for monitoring vegetation phenological metrics and related climatic factors.This research will enable multiscale modeling of plant phenology and grassland resource management of temperate prairie ecosystems.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos.10633010 and 11173009)the National Basic Research Program of China (Grant No.2007CB815405)+2 种基金the Bureau of Education of Guangzhou Municipality (Grant No.11 Sui-Jiao-Ke [2009])Guangdong Province Universities and Colleges Pearl River Scholar Funded Scheme-GDUPS (2009)the Yangcheng Scholar Funded Scheme (Grant No.10A027S)
文摘In this paper, we revisit the relationship between the spectral index and the core-dominance parameter using a larger sample of 157 blazars (23 BL Lacertae objects and 134 flat spectrum radio quasars), compiled from the available literature. From the relevant data, we find the spectral index associated with the core-dominance parameter, for which a relativistic beaming effect is responsible. In addition, we make a comparison of the properties between BL Lacertae objects and flat spectrum radio quasars.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos.10633010 and 11173009)the Bureau of Education of Guangzhou Municipality (Grant No.11 Sui-Jiao-Ke[2009])+3 种基金Guangdong Province Universities and Colleges Pearl River Scholar Funded Scheme(GDUPS)(2009)Yangcheng Scholar Funded Scheme(Grant No.10A027S)the Joint Laboratory for Optical Astronomy of Chinese Academy of Sciencessupported by the University of Michigan and the National Science Foundation
文摘In this paper, the preliminary data from University of Michigan Radio Astronomy Observatory database (UMRAO) are used to discuss the radio spectral index properties of 8 BL Lacs. To do so, we calculated the radio spectral index, a (F oc va), which was obtained by fitting the averaged flux densities in the bands (4.8 GHZ, 8 GHz, and 14.5 GHz) by binning the original for 7 d. We also calculated the time delay between the averaged lightcurves and the spectral variance. Our calculations and analysis give the following results. 1) The averaged logarithmic flux density at 8 GHz (logF) and the corresponding spectral index (or) have strong correlation for all the BL Lacs; 2) the lightcurves and the spectral variability have the similar profile for all the BL Lacs; 3) the lightcurves delay spectral variability for all sources but PKS 0735+178, with the delay time ranging from 31 d to 125 d.
文摘In this paper, an exponential method is presented for the approximate solutions of the HIV infection model of CD4+T. The method is based on exponential polynomi- als and collocation points. This model problem corresponds to a system of nonlinear ordinary differential equations. Matrix relations are constructed for the exponential functions. By aid of these matrix relations and the collocation points, the proposed technique transforms the model problem into a system of nonlinear algebraic equations. By solving the system of the algebraic equations, the unknown coefficients are com- puted and thus the approximate solutions are obtained. The applications of the method for the considered problem are given and the comparisons are made with the other methods.