On-spot observation and field reconnaissance of debris flows have revealed that inflexion points in the longitudinal profile of a movable channel may easily become unstable points that significantly affect their entra...On-spot observation and field reconnaissance of debris flows have revealed that inflexion points in the longitudinal profile of a movable channel may easily become unstable points that significantly affect their entrainment behavior.In this study,small-scale flume experiments were performed to investigate the entrainment characteristics of debris flows over two types of inflexion points,namely,a convex point,which has an upslope gradient that is less than the downslope gradient,and a concave point,which has an upslope gradient that is greater than the downslope gradient.It was observed that when debris flowed over a convex point,the entrainment developed gradually and progressively from the convex point in the downstream direction,and the primary control factors were the slope gradient and friction angle.Conversely,when debris flowed over a concave point,the entrainment was characterized by impacting and impinging erosion rather than traditional hydraulic erosion,and the impingement angle of the flow significantly determined the maximum erosion depth and outflow exit angle.An empirical relationship between the topography change and the control factors was obtained from the experimental data.展开更多
In this investigation, based on previous measurements, the geometry and dynamic forces along an inclined (angle φ, with 0^0 〈 qφ φ 8^0 ) hydraulic jump over a variation of rough and smooth channel beds, are exam...In this investigation, based on previous measurements, the geometry and dynamic forces along an inclined (angle φ, with 0^0 〈 qφ φ 8^0 ) hydraulic jump over a variation of rough and smooth channel beds, are examined and compared among them. The roughness is produced through transverse strips (of square cross section) covering the entire channel width and at various normal distributions along the channel. Froude numbers are varying up to 18.5 and conjugate depths' ratios up to 18.4. The water free surface profiles, the conjugate depths' ratios, the jumps' dimensionless lengths are examined and a prediction of exercised forces, in dimensionless terms, is also presented. The results and especially the latter force prediction may help the hydraulic and structural engineers when dealing with such hydraulic jumps.展开更多
Land-surface conditions, such as surface roughness and SWC (soil-water content), control the saltation activity and dust emission in northeast Asia. Information on spatial and temporal changes in surface SWC is need...Land-surface conditions, such as surface roughness and SWC (soil-water content), control the saltation activity and dust emission in northeast Asia. Information on spatial and temporal changes in surface SWC is needed for dust-modeling systems used to predict dust events with the aim of preventing the damage they cause. A MTVDI (modified temperature-vegetation dryness index) was tested to see if it could reproduce the surface SWC observed in Zhangye, China, and the Tottori Sand Dunes of Japan, and the threshold wind speed at the Tottori Sand Dunes. MTVDI was calculated from land-surface temperature using the MODIS (moderate resolution imaging spectroradiometer) product, and the aerodynamic minimum and maximum surface temperatures were estimated based on meteorological data. A greater correlation is seen between MTVDI and SWC than between SWC from AMSR-E (advanced microwave scanning radiometer-earth observing system) and SWC in Zhangye. The threshold wind speed for saltation activity decreased with increasing MTVDI, that is, with drying of the soil surface of the Tottori Sand Dunes. The correlation between MTVDI and threshold wind speed is statistically significant (R2 = 0.2987).展开更多
We present a high-definition (HD) 3D laparoscopic system including a dual channel optical system, two cameras, a camera control unit (CCU), and an HD 3D monitor. This laparoscopic system is capable of outputting d...We present a high-definition (HD) 3D laparoscopic system including a dual channel optical system, two cameras, a camera control unit (CCU), and an HD 3D monitor. This laparoscopic system is capable of outputting dual high-definition videos and providing vivid 3D images. A modified pinhole camera model is used for camera calibration and a new method of depth measurement to improve precision. The average error of depth measurement measured by experiment (about 1.13 mm) was small in proportion to the large range in distance of the system (10-150 mm). The new method is applicable to any calibrated binocular vision system.展开更多
基金funded by the Key Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (Grant No.KZZD-EW-05-01)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.41371039)the Open Foundation of State Key Laboratory of Hydraulics and Mountain River Engineering,Sichuan University (Grant No.SKHL1426)
文摘On-spot observation and field reconnaissance of debris flows have revealed that inflexion points in the longitudinal profile of a movable channel may easily become unstable points that significantly affect their entrainment behavior.In this study,small-scale flume experiments were performed to investigate the entrainment characteristics of debris flows over two types of inflexion points,namely,a convex point,which has an upslope gradient that is less than the downslope gradient,and a concave point,which has an upslope gradient that is greater than the downslope gradient.It was observed that when debris flowed over a convex point,the entrainment developed gradually and progressively from the convex point in the downstream direction,and the primary control factors were the slope gradient and friction angle.Conversely,when debris flowed over a concave point,the entrainment was characterized by impacting and impinging erosion rather than traditional hydraulic erosion,and the impingement angle of the flow significantly determined the maximum erosion depth and outflow exit angle.An empirical relationship between the topography change and the control factors was obtained from the experimental data.
文摘In this investigation, based on previous measurements, the geometry and dynamic forces along an inclined (angle φ, with 0^0 〈 qφ φ 8^0 ) hydraulic jump over a variation of rough and smooth channel beds, are examined and compared among them. The roughness is produced through transverse strips (of square cross section) covering the entire channel width and at various normal distributions along the channel. Froude numbers are varying up to 18.5 and conjugate depths' ratios up to 18.4. The water free surface profiles, the conjugate depths' ratios, the jumps' dimensionless lengths are examined and a prediction of exercised forces, in dimensionless terms, is also presented. The results and especially the latter force prediction may help the hydraulic and structural engineers when dealing with such hydraulic jumps.
文摘Land-surface conditions, such as surface roughness and SWC (soil-water content), control the saltation activity and dust emission in northeast Asia. Information on spatial and temporal changes in surface SWC is needed for dust-modeling systems used to predict dust events with the aim of preventing the damage they cause. A MTVDI (modified temperature-vegetation dryness index) was tested to see if it could reproduce the surface SWC observed in Zhangye, China, and the Tottori Sand Dunes of Japan, and the threshold wind speed at the Tottori Sand Dunes. MTVDI was calculated from land-surface temperature using the MODIS (moderate resolution imaging spectroradiometer) product, and the aerodynamic minimum and maximum surface temperatures were estimated based on meteorological data. A greater correlation is seen between MTVDI and SWC than between SWC from AMSR-E (advanced microwave scanning radiometer-earth observing system) and SWC in Zhangye. The threshold wind speed for saltation activity decreased with increasing MTVDI, that is, with drying of the soil surface of the Tottori Sand Dunes. The correlation between MTVDI and threshold wind speed is statistically significant (R2 = 0.2987).
基金Project supported by the National Key Technology R&D Program of China(Nos.2011BAI12B06 and 2012BAI14B06)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China(No.2013FZA5018)
文摘We present a high-definition (HD) 3D laparoscopic system including a dual channel optical system, two cameras, a camera control unit (CCU), and an HD 3D monitor. This laparoscopic system is capable of outputting dual high-definition videos and providing vivid 3D images. A modified pinhole camera model is used for camera calibration and a new method of depth measurement to improve precision. The average error of depth measurement measured by experiment (about 1.13 mm) was small in proportion to the large range in distance of the system (10-150 mm). The new method is applicable to any calibrated binocular vision system.