The concept of intelligent integrated network management (IINM) is briefly introduced. In order to analyze, design and implement IINM successfully, object oriented approach is testified to be an effective and efficien...The concept of intelligent integrated network management (IINM) is briefly introduced. In order to analyze, design and implement IINM successfully, object oriented approach is testified to be an effective and efficient way. In this paper, object oriented technique is applied to the structural model of IINM system, The Domain object class and the MU object class are used to represent the manager and the managed resources. Especially, NM IA is introduced which is a special object class with intelligent behaviors to manage the resources efficiently.展开更多
Using remote method invocation (RMI) and a distributed object-oriented technique, this paper presents a systematic approach to developing a manufacturing execution system (MES) framework, which is open, modularized, d...Using remote method invocation (RMI) and a distributed object-oriented technique, this paper presents a systematic approach to developing a manufacturing execution system (MES) framework, which is open, modularized, distributed, configurable, interoperable and maintainable. Moreover, the design patterns for the framework .are developed and a variety of functional components are designed by inheriting appropriate patterns. And then an application is constructed by invoking corresponding methods of related components. An MES system implementing the framework and design patterns can be facilely integrated with other manufacturing applications, such as enterprise resource planning (ERP) and floor control system (FCS) .展开更多
Teacher Talk (TT) is an important language input in EFL (English as a Foreign Language) class and the quality of TT is closely related with the proficiency of second language acquisition. In recent years, many sch...Teacher Talk (TT) is an important language input in EFL (English as a Foreign Language) class and the quality of TT is closely related with the proficiency of second language acquisition. In recent years, many scholars have carried out some theoretical and empirical studies on the various features of TT. Based on the papers published in some world key journals, this paper has made a comparison between Chinese scholars and western scholars on the research features of TT in terms of the three levels: research subject, research methodology and research content. The paper has also proposed some suggestions on how to improve Chinese English teacher's talk and the classroom teaching quality.展开更多
Discontinuous and long-duration thunderstorm weather, which occurred at Guanghan in Sichuan Province, was analyzed and predicted using structural conversion of irregular information in phase-space from self-recording ...Discontinuous and long-duration thunderstorm weather, which occurred at Guanghan in Sichuan Province, was analyzed and predicted using structural conversion of irregular information in phase-space from self-recording “time sequence” records for predicting rain areas, as described in the “Non Destructive Information” method proposed by Professor OuYang Shoucheng. The results show that this method can reveal important changes of weather as well as, by using irregular self-recording information recorded every ten minutes, predict local thunderstorms with durations of only half an hour, and even predict intense convections 12 hours in advance. This is significant for civil and military aviation. It shows the necessity of full utilization of information from automatic weather stations and the necessity of improvements in recording modes in current automatic stations.展开更多
This paper deals with the initial-boundary value mixed problems for nonlinear wave equations. By introducing the 'blowing-up facts K(u,u_i)', We may discuss the blowing up behaviours of solutions in finite tim...This paper deals with the initial-boundary value mixed problems for nonlinear wave equations. By introducing the 'blowing-up facts K(u,u_i)', We may discuss the blowing up behaviours of solutions in finite time to the mixed problems with respect to Neumann boundary and Dirichlet boundary for various nonlinear conditions and initial value conditions which usually meet.展开更多
The topic on the subspaces for the polynomially or exponentially bounded weak mild solutions of the following abstract Cauchy problem d^2/(dr^2)u(t,x)=Au(t,x);u(0,x)=x,d/(dt)u(0,x)=0,x∈X is studied, wher...The topic on the subspaces for the polynomially or exponentially bounded weak mild solutions of the following abstract Cauchy problem d^2/(dr^2)u(t,x)=Au(t,x);u(0,x)=x,d/(dt)u(0,x)=0,x∈X is studied, where A is a closed operator on Banach space X. The case that the problem is ill-posed is treated, and two subspaces Y(A, k) and H(A, ω) are introduced. Y(A, k) is the set of all x in X for which the second order abstract differential equation has a weak mild solution v( t, x) such that ess sup{(1+t)^-k|d/(dt)〈v(t,x),x^*〉|:t≥0,x^*∈X^*,|x^*‖≤1}〈+∞. H(A, ω) is the set of all x in X for which the second order abstract differential equation has a weak mild solution v(t,x)such that ess sup{e^-ωl|d/(dt)〈v(t,x),x^*)|:t≥0,x^*∈X^*,‖x^*‖≤1}〈+∞. The following conclusions are proved that Y(A, k) and H(A, ω) are Banach spaces, and both are continuously embedded in X; the restriction operator A | Y(A,k) generates a once-integrated cosine operator family { C(t) }t≥0 such that limh→0+^-1/h‖C(t+h)-C(t)‖Y(A,k)≤M(1+t)^k,arbitary t≥0; the restriction operator A |H(A,ω) generates a once- integrated cosine operator family {C(t)}t≥0 such that limh→0+^-1/h‖C(t+h)-C(t)‖H(A,ω)≤≤Me^ωt,arbitary t≥0.展开更多
In this paper, the adjoint method is applied to the statistical-dynamic model (SD-90) for the prediction of typhoon tracks along with the regularization thinking and optimal control techniques. The adjoint model and...In this paper, the adjoint method is applied to the statistical-dynamic model (SD-90) for the prediction of typhoon tracks along with the regularization thinking and optimal control techniques. The adjoint model and the gradient of objective function are deduced with the continual model respectively. For 4 typical typhoons, the forces and the initial velocity can be retrieved well, and the tracks of these typhoons are accurately fitted for an appropriate regularization parameter and optimal control parameter.展开更多
We attempt to compute the Surface Average Heat Flow (SAHF) from long-term temperature observations of one hundred seventy-seven observational points at the depths of 0.8, 1.6, and 3.2 m, which were relatively evenly...We attempt to compute the Surface Average Heat Flow (SAHF) from long-term temperature observations of one hundred seventy-seven observational points at the depths of 0.8, 1.6, and 3.2 m, which were relatively evenly distributed in China's Mainland. We first employ Fourier transformation to remove the influence of atmospheric temperature variations from the observation series, which are classified into the type of the steady-state temperature monotonously increasing with depth (type I) and other three types. Then we compare our results obtained from the data of type I, of which the values are thought to equal to those of the mean borehole heat flow, with those obtained from traditional heat flow observations mainly distributed in North China Craton. In computations of the SAHF at the observation stations, we deduce the thermal diffusivity and volumetric specific heat of the soil by employing harmonic solutions of the heat conduction equation for the same moisture group as the first step, and then we determine the SAHF using Fourier's law. Our results indicate that the SAHF derived from shallow earth geothermal data can reflect the heat flow field to a large extent.展开更多
From a perspective of theoretical study, there are some faults in the models of the existing object-oriented programming languages. For example, C# does not support metaclasses, the primitive types of Java and C# are ...From a perspective of theoretical study, there are some faults in the models of the existing object-oriented programming languages. For example, C# does not support metaclasses, the primitive types of Java and C# are not objects, etc. So, this paper designs a programming language, Shrek, which integrates many language features and constructions in a compact and consistent model. The Shrek language is a class-based purely object-oriented language. It has a dynamical strong type system, and adopts a single-inheritance mechanism with Mixin as its complement. It has a consistent class instantiation and inheritance structure, and the ability of intercessive structural computational reflection, which enables it to support safe metaclass programming. It also supports multi-thread programming and automatic garbage collection, and enforces its expressive power by adopting a native method mechanism. The prototype system of the Shrek language is implemented and anticipated design goals are achieved.展开更多
Extraction of buildings from LIDAR data has been an active research field in recent years. A scheme for building detection and reconstruction from LIDAR data is presented with an object-oriented method which is based ...Extraction of buildings from LIDAR data has been an active research field in recent years. A scheme for building detection and reconstruction from LIDAR data is presented with an object-oriented method which is based on the buildings’ semantic rules. Two key steps are discussed: how to group the discrete LIDAR points into single objects and how to establish the buildings’ semantic rules. In the end, the buildings are reconstructed in 3D form and three common parametric building models (flat, gabled, hipped) are implemented.展开更多
A semiautomatic segmentation method based on active contour is proposed for computed tomography (CT) image series. First, to get initial contour, one image slice was segmented exactly by C-V method based on Mumford-Sh...A semiautomatic segmentation method based on active contour is proposed for computed tomography (CT) image series. First, to get initial contour, one image slice was segmented exactly by C-V method based on Mumford-Shah model. Next, the computer will segment the nearby slice automatically using the snake model one by one. During segmenting of image slices, former slice boundary, as next slice initial contour, may cross over next slice real boundary and never return to right position. To avoid contour skipping over, the distance variance between two slices is evaluated by an threshold, which decides whether to initiate again. Moreover, a new improved marching cubes (MC) algorithm based on 2D images series segmentation boundary is given for 3D image reconstruction. Compared with the standard method, the proposed algorithm reduces detecting time and needs less storing memory. The effectiveness and capabilities of the algorithm were illustrated by experimental results.展开更多
The classical edge detectors work fine with the high quality pictures, but often are not good enough for noisy images because they cannot distinguish edges of different significance. The paper presented a novel approa...The classical edge detectors work fine with the high quality pictures, but often are not good enough for noisy images because they cannot distinguish edges of different significance. The paper presented a novel approach to multiscale edge detection for noisy images using wavelet transforms based on Lipschitz regularity coefficients and a cascade algorithm. The relationship between wavelet transform and Lipschitz regularity was established. The proposed wavelet based edge detection algorithm combined the coefficients of wavelet transforms along with a cascade algorithm which significantly improves the result. The comparison between the proposed method and the classical edge detectors was carried out. The algorithm was applied to various images and its performance was discussed. The results of edge detection of contaminated images using the proposed algorithm show that it works better than the classical edge detectors.展开更多
A simple shallow-water model with influence of external forcing on a β-planeis applied to investigate the nonlinear equatorial Rossby waves in a shear flow. By theperturbation method, the extended variable-coefficien...A simple shallow-water model with influence of external forcing on a β-planeis applied to investigate the nonlinear equatorial Rossby waves in a shear flow. By theperturbation method, the extended variable-coefficient KdV equation under an external forcing isderived for large amplitude equatorial Rossby wave in a shear How. And then various periodic-likestructures for these equatorial Rossby waves are obtained with the help of Jacobi ellipticfunctions. It is shown that the external forcing plays an important role in various periodic-likestructures.展开更多
The aim was to research effects of meteorological factors on yield of ryegrass in fal ow field in winter. [Method] With grass yield as a dependent variable, effects of meteorological factors on ryegrass yield were exp...The aim was to research effects of meteorological factors on yield of ryegrass in fal ow field in winter. [Method] With grass yield as a dependent variable, effects of meteorological factors on ryegrass yield were explored by differ-ent planting methods. [Result] The yield of Zuanshi T was higher than that of Tegao; strip sowing performed better compared with dispersedly sowing and plough-ing better than no-til age; extremely high and low temperatures showed negative correlation with grass yield; higher daily average temperature, rainfal and sunshine hour improved grass yield; relative humidity and frost-free period had insignificant effects on yield. [Conclusion] The region with less extreme temperatures should be chosen as the site for growing ryegrass.展开更多
AIM: To evaluate the effect of various methods of small bowel preparation on the transit time and the quality of visualization of the entire small bowel mucosa. METHODS: Ninety-five patients underwent capsule endosc...AIM: To evaluate the effect of various methods of small bowel preparation on the transit time and the quality of visualization of the entire small bowel mucosa. METHODS: Ninety-five patients underwent capsule endoscopy (CE) by easily swallowing the capsule. They were divided into three study groups according to the preparation used: group A (n = 26) by polyethylene glycol (PEG) liter or with sodium phosphate (SP) 12 h prior to the CE study; group B (n = 29) by erythromycin 1 h prior to the CE study; and group C (n = 40) without any preparation. Visualization ranged from good to satisfactory to poor. RESULTS: The gastric emptying time in the group prepared with erythromycin was shorter but without statistical significance and the small bowel transit time was unaffected. In elderly subjects prepared by PEG or SP, the gastric emptying time was significantly longer (163.7 rain, P = 0.05). The transit times of the three sub-groups were not affected by gender or pathology. The grade of cleaning of the entire study group was 3.27±1.1. The erythromycin group presented significantly the worst quality of images (P = 0.05) compared to the other sub-groups. Age, gender, and pathology had no effect on the quality of the cleaning of the small bowel in the sub-groups. One (1.05%) case had no natural excretion. CONCLUSION: Erythromycin markedly reduces gastric emptying time, but has a negative effect on the quality of the image in the small bowel. The preparation of elderly subjects with PEG or SP has a negative effect on the small bowel transit time.展开更多
As a powerful tool to diagnose vertical motion, frontogenesis, and secondary circulation, the Q vector and its divergence are widely used. However, little attention has been given to the curl of Q vector. In this pape...As a powerful tool to diagnose vertical motion, frontogenesis, and secondary circulation, the Q vector and its divergence are widely used. However, little attention has been given to the curl of Q vector. In this paper, a new set of analyses combining the divergence of the Q vector (DQ) with the vertical component of the curl of the Q vector (VQ) is applied to a Northeastern cold vortex rainfall case. From the derivation, it was found that the expressions of the Q vectors and their divergences in saturated moist flow (DQm) differ from those of dry and unsaturated moist atmosphere (DQ), while the VQs of various background flows are exactly the same, which largely simplified the analyses. This case study showed that, compared with the DQ, not only can the DQm diagnose precipitation more effectively, but the VQ may also be indicative of precipitation (especially for heavy rainfall and strong convection) because of its direct, close relationship with ageostrophic motion. Thus, the VQ may be computed and analyzed with ease, and may serve as a useful tool for analyses of precipitation and strong convective svstems.展开更多
文摘The concept of intelligent integrated network management (IINM) is briefly introduced. In order to analyze, design and implement IINM successfully, object oriented approach is testified to be an effective and efficient way. In this paper, object oriented technique is applied to the structural model of IINM system, The Domain object class and the MU object class are used to represent the manager and the managed resources. Especially, NM IA is introduced which is a special object class with intelligent behaviors to manage the resources efficiently.
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China (59990470).
文摘Using remote method invocation (RMI) and a distributed object-oriented technique, this paper presents a systematic approach to developing a manufacturing execution system (MES) framework, which is open, modularized, distributed, configurable, interoperable and maintainable. Moreover, the design patterns for the framework .are developed and a variety of functional components are designed by inheriting appropriate patterns. And then an application is constructed by invoking corresponding methods of related components. An MES system implementing the framework and design patterns can be facilely integrated with other manufacturing applications, such as enterprise resource planning (ERP) and floor control system (FCS) .
文摘Teacher Talk (TT) is an important language input in EFL (English as a Foreign Language) class and the quality of TT is closely related with the proficiency of second language acquisition. In recent years, many scholars have carried out some theoretical and empirical studies on the various features of TT. Based on the papers published in some world key journals, this paper has made a comparison between Chinese scholars and western scholars on the research features of TT in terms of the three levels: research subject, research methodology and research content. The paper has also proposed some suggestions on how to improve Chinese English teacher's talk and the classroom teaching quality.
基金The project is funded by Youth Scientific Research Foundation of CAFUC (Q2003-23).
文摘Discontinuous and long-duration thunderstorm weather, which occurred at Guanghan in Sichuan Province, was analyzed and predicted using structural conversion of irregular information in phase-space from self-recording “time sequence” records for predicting rain areas, as described in the “Non Destructive Information” method proposed by Professor OuYang Shoucheng. The results show that this method can reveal important changes of weather as well as, by using irregular self-recording information recorded every ten minutes, predict local thunderstorms with durations of only half an hour, and even predict intense convections 12 hours in advance. This is significant for civil and military aviation. It shows the necessity of full utilization of information from automatic weather stations and the necessity of improvements in recording modes in current automatic stations.
文摘This paper deals with the initial-boundary value mixed problems for nonlinear wave equations. By introducing the 'blowing-up facts K(u,u_i)', We may discuss the blowing up behaviours of solutions in finite time to the mixed problems with respect to Neumann boundary and Dirichlet boundary for various nonlinear conditions and initial value conditions which usually meet.
基金The Natural Science Foundation of Department ofEducation of Jiangsu Province (No06KJD110087)
文摘The topic on the subspaces for the polynomially or exponentially bounded weak mild solutions of the following abstract Cauchy problem d^2/(dr^2)u(t,x)=Au(t,x);u(0,x)=x,d/(dt)u(0,x)=0,x∈X is studied, where A is a closed operator on Banach space X. The case that the problem is ill-posed is treated, and two subspaces Y(A, k) and H(A, ω) are introduced. Y(A, k) is the set of all x in X for which the second order abstract differential equation has a weak mild solution v( t, x) such that ess sup{(1+t)^-k|d/(dt)〈v(t,x),x^*〉|:t≥0,x^*∈X^*,|x^*‖≤1}〈+∞. H(A, ω) is the set of all x in X for which the second order abstract differential equation has a weak mild solution v(t,x)such that ess sup{e^-ωl|d/(dt)〈v(t,x),x^*)|:t≥0,x^*∈X^*,‖x^*‖≤1}〈+∞. The following conclusions are proved that Y(A, k) and H(A, ω) are Banach spaces, and both are continuously embedded in X; the restriction operator A | Y(A,k) generates a once-integrated cosine operator family { C(t) }t≥0 such that limh→0+^-1/h‖C(t+h)-C(t)‖Y(A,k)≤M(1+t)^k,arbitary t≥0; the restriction operator A |H(A,ω) generates a once- integrated cosine operator family {C(t)}t≥0 such that limh→0+^-1/h‖C(t+h)-C(t)‖H(A,ω)≤≤Me^ωt,arbitary t≥0.
基金The National Nature Science Foundation of China under Grant No.90411006 supported this work simultaneously.
文摘In this paper, the adjoint method is applied to the statistical-dynamic model (SD-90) for the prediction of typhoon tracks along with the regularization thinking and optimal control techniques. The adjoint model and the gradient of objective function are deduced with the continual model respectively. For 4 typical typhoons, the forces and the initial velocity can be retrieved well, and the tracks of these typhoons are accurately fitted for an appropriate regularization parameter and optimal control parameter.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.4087404741174084)
文摘We attempt to compute the Surface Average Heat Flow (SAHF) from long-term temperature observations of one hundred seventy-seven observational points at the depths of 0.8, 1.6, and 3.2 m, which were relatively evenly distributed in China's Mainland. We first employ Fourier transformation to remove the influence of atmospheric temperature variations from the observation series, which are classified into the type of the steady-state temperature monotonously increasing with depth (type I) and other three types. Then we compare our results obtained from the data of type I, of which the values are thought to equal to those of the mean borehole heat flow, with those obtained from traditional heat flow observations mainly distributed in North China Craton. In computations of the SAHF at the observation stations, we deduce the thermal diffusivity and volumetric specific heat of the soil by employing harmonic solutions of the heat conduction equation for the same moisture group as the first step, and then we determine the SAHF using Fourier's law. Our results indicate that the SAHF derived from shallow earth geothermal data can reflect the heat flow field to a large extent.
基金The National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars (No.60425206)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.60633010)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(No.BK2006094)
文摘From a perspective of theoretical study, there are some faults in the models of the existing object-oriented programming languages. For example, C# does not support metaclasses, the primitive types of Java and C# are not objects, etc. So, this paper designs a programming language, Shrek, which integrates many language features and constructions in a compact and consistent model. The Shrek language is a class-based purely object-oriented language. It has a dynamical strong type system, and adopts a single-inheritance mechanism with Mixin as its complement. It has a consistent class instantiation and inheritance structure, and the ability of intercessive structural computational reflection, which enables it to support safe metaclass programming. It also supports multi-thread programming and automatic garbage collection, and enforces its expressive power by adopting a native method mechanism. The prototype system of the Shrek language is implemented and anticipated design goals are achieved.
基金Supported by the Key Laboratory of Geo Informatics of State Bureau of Surveying and Mapping.
文摘Extraction of buildings from LIDAR data has been an active research field in recent years. A scheme for building detection and reconstruction from LIDAR data is presented with an object-oriented method which is based on the buildings’ semantic rules. Two key steps are discussed: how to group the discrete LIDAR points into single objects and how to establish the buildings’ semantic rules. In the end, the buildings are reconstructed in 3D form and three common parametric building models (flat, gabled, hipped) are implemented.
文摘A semiautomatic segmentation method based on active contour is proposed for computed tomography (CT) image series. First, to get initial contour, one image slice was segmented exactly by C-V method based on Mumford-Shah model. Next, the computer will segment the nearby slice automatically using the snake model one by one. During segmenting of image slices, former slice boundary, as next slice initial contour, may cross over next slice real boundary and never return to right position. To avoid contour skipping over, the distance variance between two slices is evaluated by an threshold, which decides whether to initiate again. Moreover, a new improved marching cubes (MC) algorithm based on 2D images series segmentation boundary is given for 3D image reconstruction. Compared with the standard method, the proposed algorithm reduces detecting time and needs less storing memory. The effectiveness and capabilities of the algorithm were illustrated by experimental results.
文摘The classical edge detectors work fine with the high quality pictures, but often are not good enough for noisy images because they cannot distinguish edges of different significance. The paper presented a novel approach to multiscale edge detection for noisy images using wavelet transforms based on Lipschitz regularity coefficients and a cascade algorithm. The relationship between wavelet transform and Lipschitz regularity was established. The proposed wavelet based edge detection algorithm combined the coefficients of wavelet transforms along with a cascade algorithm which significantly improves the result. The comparison between the proposed method and the classical edge detectors was carried out. The algorithm was applied to various images and its performance was discussed. The results of edge detection of contaminated images using the proposed algorithm show that it works better than the classical edge detectors.
文摘A simple shallow-water model with influence of external forcing on a β-planeis applied to investigate the nonlinear equatorial Rossby waves in a shear flow. By theperturbation method, the extended variable-coefficient KdV equation under an external forcing isderived for large amplitude equatorial Rossby wave in a shear How. And then various periodic-likestructures for these equatorial Rossby waves are obtained with the help of Jacobi ellipticfunctions. It is shown that the external forcing plays an important role in various periodic-likestructures.
基金Supported by Guizhou Science&Technology Department Project([2006]2054)~~
文摘The aim was to research effects of meteorological factors on yield of ryegrass in fal ow field in winter. [Method] With grass yield as a dependent variable, effects of meteorological factors on ryegrass yield were explored by differ-ent planting methods. [Result] The yield of Zuanshi T was higher than that of Tegao; strip sowing performed better compared with dispersedly sowing and plough-ing better than no-til age; extremely high and low temperatures showed negative correlation with grass yield; higher daily average temperature, rainfal and sunshine hour improved grass yield; relative humidity and frost-free period had insignificant effects on yield. [Conclusion] The region with less extreme temperatures should be chosen as the site for growing ryegrass.
文摘AIM: To evaluate the effect of various methods of small bowel preparation on the transit time and the quality of visualization of the entire small bowel mucosa. METHODS: Ninety-five patients underwent capsule endoscopy (CE) by easily swallowing the capsule. They were divided into three study groups according to the preparation used: group A (n = 26) by polyethylene glycol (PEG) liter or with sodium phosphate (SP) 12 h prior to the CE study; group B (n = 29) by erythromycin 1 h prior to the CE study; and group C (n = 40) without any preparation. Visualization ranged from good to satisfactory to poor. RESULTS: The gastric emptying time in the group prepared with erythromycin was shorter but without statistical significance and the small bowel transit time was unaffected. In elderly subjects prepared by PEG or SP, the gastric emptying time was significantly longer (163.7 rain, P = 0.05). The transit times of the three sub-groups were not affected by gender or pathology. The grade of cleaning of the entire study group was 3.27±1.1. The erythromycin group presented significantly the worst quality of images (P = 0.05) compared to the other sub-groups. Age, gender, and pathology had no effect on the quality of the cleaning of the small bowel in the sub-groups. One (1.05%) case had no natural excretion. CONCLUSION: Erythromycin markedly reduces gastric emptying time, but has a negative effect on the quality of the image in the small bowel. The preparation of elderly subjects with PEG or SP has a negative effect on the small bowel transit time.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under the Grants Nos. 40633016 and 40433007
文摘As a powerful tool to diagnose vertical motion, frontogenesis, and secondary circulation, the Q vector and its divergence are widely used. However, little attention has been given to the curl of Q vector. In this paper, a new set of analyses combining the divergence of the Q vector (DQ) with the vertical component of the curl of the Q vector (VQ) is applied to a Northeastern cold vortex rainfall case. From the derivation, it was found that the expressions of the Q vectors and their divergences in saturated moist flow (DQm) differ from those of dry and unsaturated moist atmosphere (DQ), while the VQs of various background flows are exactly the same, which largely simplified the analyses. This case study showed that, compared with the DQ, not only can the DQm diagnose precipitation more effectively, but the VQ may also be indicative of precipitation (especially for heavy rainfall and strong convection) because of its direct, close relationship with ageostrophic motion. Thus, the VQ may be computed and analyzed with ease, and may serve as a useful tool for analyses of precipitation and strong convective svstems.