The Earth's inner core deviation to plate movement

Under the premise of the Earth’s layer structure and mass distribution, the solid inner core cannot be stable in the center of the sphere. Thus, the deviation of the inner core is towards the sphere’s center and the liquid outer core must have asymmetrical thermal convection. Based on the two suggestions, a concise and self-consistent global motion model can be built. The model consists of the following cycle: an asymmetrical thermal convection structure in the outer core led by the dislocation of the inner core→the plume is in special upwell position because of differential activation→the formation and split of lithosphere→the split plates drift and assemble in a new location, the mass of which causes the inner core to deviate towards this direction again→the new asymmetry is formed. As this circulation continues, a definite and periodical motion emerges/forms. Its nonlinear features result in the Earth’s motion with simple mechanisms but complex behavior. Ultraterrestrial events may disturb or

Localized temporal variation of Earth's inner-core boundary from high-quality waveform doublets

The topography of the inner core is crucial to understand its growth process and interaction with the geodynamo. With the accuracy of teleseismic waveform doublets in determining the travel-time shifts between PKPcd and PKPdf inner-core phases, we examined the temporal change of the inner-core boundary sampled by new earthquake doublets that occurred in the Western Pacific and those previously found from the South Sandwich Islands. The receiver stations are those within the distance range of 128°–142° from the hypocenters of the waveform doublets. Our results suggest that temporal changes in PKPcd-PKPdf differential times are very subtle except some isolated regions under central America and Africa. The observations may indicate localized topography of the inner core and/or the inner-core boundary as transient slurry in isolated regions.

THE COMPONENT OF 29.8 YEARS IN POLAR MOTION AND △ l. o.d. AND OSCILLATION OF EARTH'S INNER CORE

This paper deals with the components of pcriod of 29.8 yr in polar motion and △ I. o. d. The oscillation of inner core (OIC), as a most possible cause of them, is proposed. Parameters of oscillation are found and its effects on Earth’s mass center (EMC), distance of observatories to EMC, gravity and latitude are estimated.

PRELIMINARY RESEARCH ON THE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE INNER CORE SIZE AND OUTER SIZE OF TROPICAL CYCLONES AND THEIR INTENSITY

Based on the Regional Spectral Model(RSM) re-analysis data from Japan Meteorological Agency(JMA) with a horizontal resolution of 20 km and a time interval of 6 h,this study works on the outer and inner core size of 2174 samples of tropical cyclones(TCs) occurring over the western North Pacific between 2001 and 2007.Some conclusions have been drawn on the basis of preliminary analysis of the TC inner core size and outer size and their relationship with TC intensity.First,the outer size increase(decrease) helps TCs intensify(weaken).Second,the enlargement(shrinking) of the inner core size helps TCs intensify(weaken) if TCs have a large inner core(with radius of maximum winds larger than 120 km).Contrarily,when TCs have small inner core(with radius of maximum winds smaller than 120 km),the enlargement(shrinking) of the inner core is good for weakening(intensifying) of TCs.

The Akp-Btk value method and the resultsfor the retrieval of the parameters of the Earth's free core nutation

The rotation of the Earth's liquid core creates the Nearly Diurnal Free Wobble (NDFW). It is one of the problems of researching the Earth's liquid core for us to retrieve the parameters of the Earth's Free Core Nutation (FCN),from the Earth's liquid core resonance of gravity tide waves on the diurnal frequency band. Since 1987, some scientists in many different countries have come to calculate the parameters of FCN by using the observational data of gravity tide waves on the diumal frequency band. They basically followed the Stacking method, which needed five diurnal waves for the resolution. In this paper, authors introduced the Aky-Btk value method with clearly geometrical meaning as a new method, which only requires three very high signal-noise-ratio waves o1, K1 and P1 for the resolution. Authors chose the observational data of the three superconducting gravimeter stations respectively located in Cantley of Canada, Wuhan of China and Brussels of Belgium, to compute the parameters of FCN. It was the first time that the observational results of the parameters of FCN obtained from gravitational tide were in accord with the parameters of FCN gained from VLBI since 1987.

Sensitivity of Tropical Cyclone Intensification to Inner-Core Structure

In this study, the dependence of tropical cyclone （TC） development on the inner-core structure of the parent vortex is examined using a pair of idealized numerical simulations. It is found that the radial profile of inner-core relative vorticity may have a great impact on its subsequent development. For a system with a larger inner-core relative vorticity/inertial stability, the conversion ratio of the diabatic heating to kinetic energy is greater. Furthermore, the behavior of the convective vorticity eddies is likely modulated by the system-scale circulation. For a parent vortex with a relatively higher inner-core vorticity and larger negative radial vorticity gradient, convective eddy formation and radially inward propagation is promoted through vorticity segregation. This provides a greater potential for these small-scale convective cells to self-organize into a mesoscale inner-core structure in the TC. In turn, convectively induced diabatic heating that is close to the center, along with higher inertial stability, efficiently enhances system-scale secondary circulation. This study provides a solid basis for further research into how the initial structure of a TC influences storm dynamics and thermodynamics.

The effect of the differential rotation of the earth inner core on the free core nutation

Seismic observations shows that the inner core rotates faster than the mantle and the rotation axis of the inner core may not align with the rotation axis of the mantle. Free core nutation reflects core's information. We discuss the effect of the inner core's differential rotation on free core nutation from two aspects: rotation speed and deflection angle. Our result shows it is in accordance with the observations when the inner core's rotation speed doesn't exceed 10° faster than mantle's per year, and the deflection angle is less than 1°,if the rotation speed and the deflection angle are respectively considered separately.

The anisotropy of hexagonal close-packed iron under inner core conditions: the effect of light elements

In recent decades,global seismic observations have identified increasingly complex anisotropy of the Earth’s inner core.Numerous seismic studies have confirmed hemispherical variations in the inner core’s anisotropy.Here,based on ab initio molecular dynamics calculations,we report how the anisotropy of hexagonal close-packed(hcp)-iron,under inner core conditions,could be altered when alloyed with light elements.We find that light elements in binary allows with iron-hcp-Fe-X(X=C,O,Si,and S)-could have significant effects on density,sound velocities,and anisotropy,compared with the behavior of pure hcp-iron;the anisotropy of these binary alloys depends on combined effects of temperature and the particular alloying light element.Furthermore,the change in anisotropy strength with increasing temperature can be charted for each alloy.Alloying pure iron with some light elements such as C or O actually does not increase but decreases core anisotropy at high temperatures.But the light element S can significantly enhance the elastic anisotropy strength of hcp-Fe.

Notes on the variability of reflected inner core phases

Recent events beneath Central America have produced excellent sets of inner core reflection （PKiKP phase） at high frequency recorded by USArray ranging from 18° to 30°. However, the amplitude of this phase displays considerable scatter with a factor of six or more. Such scatter has been attributed to upper-mantle scattering and the Inner Core Boundary （ICB） in combination. Here, we show that neighboring events share upper-mantle scatterers beneath the receivers, and their ratio allows a clearer image of deep earth structure. Alter confirming some of the measured variation is indeed due to deep structure, we stacked nearby traces to reduce fine scale variations which are mostly due to shallow structure. Then, the remaining relatively large scale variation pattern of PKiKP phase is caused by the inner core boundary, as demonstrated by numerical experiments. After migration of data to the 1CB, we observe a consistent image. We find such a pattern can be explained by a patch of mushy material of a few kilometers high where the material changes gradually from that of the outer core to that of the inner core.

Determination of the Effect of Initial Inner-Core Structure on Tropical Cyclone Intensification and Track on a Beta Plane

The sensitivity of TC intensification and track to the initial inner-core structure on a β plane is investigated using a numerical model. The results show that the vortex with large inner-core winds（CVEX-EXP） experiences an earlier intensification than that with small inner-core winds（CCAVE-EXP）, but they have nearly the same intensification rate after spin-up. In the early stage, the convective cells associated with surface heat flux are mainly confined within the inner-core region in CVEXEXP, whereas the vortex in CCAVE-EXP exhibits a considerably asymmetric structure with most of the convective vortices being initiated to the northeast in the outer-core region due to the β effect. The large inner-core inertial stability in CVEX-EXP can prompt a high efficiency in the conversion from convective heating to kinetic energy. In addition, much stronger straining deformation and PBL imbalance in the inner-core region outside the primary eyewall ensue during the initial development stage in CVEX-EXP than in CCAVE-EXP, which is conducive to the rapid axisymmetrization and early intensification in CVEX-EXP. The TC track in CVEX-EXP sustains a northwestward displacement throughout the integration, whereas the TC in CCAVE-EXP undergoes a northeastward recurvature when the asymmetric structure is dominant. Due to the enhanced asymmetric convection to the northeast of the TC center in CCAVE-EXP, a pair of secondary gyres embedded within the large-scale primary β gyres forms, which modulates the ventilation flow and thus steers the TC to move northeastward.

Detection and interpretation of the Earth's free oscillations excited by the great Sumatra-Andaman earthquake with GGP station data

The mode serials of the Earth’s free oscillation provide some important information on the Earth’s deep structure and superconducting gravimeters （SG） can investigate the phenomena of the Earth’s free oscillations with high accuracy. The great Sumatra-Andaman earthquake fully excited the Earth’s free oscillations and these signals were perfectly recorded by five superconducting gravimeters in the globe. After the pre-treatment and spectral analysis on the SG observation data, we obtained the experimented mode serials of the Earth’s free oscillations consisting of 147 modes with GGP station data. These observed modes were themselves some new important data for the study of the Earth’s deep structure. On the basis of the discussions on some checked inner-core-sensitive modes, we distinguished three layers from the inner core, and the boundary of the upper layer was compatible with the formerly known transition zone in the inner core based on seismic body waves and supported that there were the hemispherical variation and very lower shear velocity zone in the lower inner core.

High-Resolution Geochemical Records in the Inner Shelf Mud Wedge of the East China Sea and Their Indication to the Holocene Monsoon Climatic Changes and Events

The inner shelf mud wedge(ISMW)located in the East China Sea(ECS)is the fine-grained sedimentary area with high sedimentation rate and has provided an ideal study area for understanding the East Asian Summer Monsoon(EASM)evolution during the Holocene.In this paper,we presented the high-resolution geochemical data of the sediments from the core MD06-3040 in the ISMW of the ECS determined by X-ray fluorescence core scanning(XRF-CS)analysis,a high-resolution,continuous,and multielement method.Geochemical and factor analysis results reveal that the variations of elemental compositions(Al,Si,K,Ti,Fe),the elemental ratios of Al/Zr,Ca/Ti and Rb/Sr,and the factor scores(F1 are correlated with the changes of the EASM during the period of 6000–1300 cal yr BP.The higher values of geochemical compositions indicating the terrigenous inputs implied the intensification of anthropogenic activities after 1300 cal yr BP.Meanwhile,the significant decrease of most geochemical compositions and the F1 factor scores during 4500–3500 cal yr BP and 1700–1500 cal yr BP,within the dating errors,coincided with the weak EASM events(presumably drought and cold events).The spectral analysis results of K concentrations,Al/Zr ratios and F1 factor scores show the millennial and centennial climatic fluctuations,which are consistent with other marine sedimentary records in the adjacent areas.All the findings show that the geochemical compositions of sediments from core MD06-3040 are influenced by the EASM evolution,the variable El Niño/Southern Oscillation(ENSO)and the local oceanic thermohaline circulation(e.g.,Kuroshio Current).These results are greatly helpful in uncovering the forcing mechanism of the monsoonal climate in the east China over the Holocene and also contribute to the understanding of EASM variability.

Study and Analysis of a Landing Gear Actuating Cylinder Inner-lock

Three kinds of landing gear actuating cylinder inner-locks of an aircrafi ： block ring lock, steel ball lock, finger lock are taken as the study object based on the mechanics, geometry, materials, technology etc and some aircrafi typical inner-lock practical applications. The working principle of the three typical actuating cylinder innerlocks are expounded and the stress and workmanship requirements of the three inner-lock core components are analyzed. The advantages and disadvantages of different kinds are compared and the characteristics and applications of the three inner-locks investigated. The research and analysis results provide valuable information for the actuating cylinder inner-lock of the aircraft landing gear design.

基于内外侧联动式抽芯的多分型面镂空式收纳桶模具设计

根据产品的使用性能和工艺特点,对镂空式收纳桶的产品结构和工艺进行了分析。基于产品镂空和桶槽分布位置的不同,设计了3层分型面的模具结构,以实现对各个成型部分的运动控制;镂空形状分布面积比较大,为提高成型质量、节省模具空间,巧妙设计了定模侧爆炸式滑块抽芯机构;由于产品底部的侧凹形状位于定模底部,空间狭窄且缺乏动力源,因此在定模底部设计了型腔侧浮动式斜顶机构,完成了底部侧凹的抽芯动作;针对产品边缘具有内外圆角的大尺寸桶槽,在动模内部设计了内外侧联动式抽芯机构。模具投产后,各个抽芯机构动作顺畅,产品脱模顺利,达到了预期目的。

超强台风“舒力基”(2021)的尺度可预报性

台风尺度表征了台风低层风场特定风速半径大小,是台风灾害影响范围的重要度量.针对超强台风“舒力基”(2021),对其尺度可预报性进行初步探讨.结果表明,模式可以模拟出台风发展初期台风尺度(内核尺度RMW、外围尺度R17)的演变趋势.基于集合预报的模拟试验,具体分析了内核尺度RMW、外围尺度R17演变及其误差增长特征.台风预报总体误差主要出现在对流层下层850 h Pa,距离台风中心50~150 km.从初始环境场看,初始相对湿度是影响台风尺度误差增长的重要因子,初始高湿环境有利于台风发展阶段的台风尺度高离散度,从而限制了台风尺度的可预报性.在一定程度上,外围风圈半径的可预报性要高于内核风圈半径.

PCCP管芯混凝土防裂控裂技术研究进展

预应力钢筒混凝土管(PCCP)在我国引调水工程中发挥着重要作用,PCCP运行的安全性对水资源的配置至关重要,关系国计民生。当管芯混凝土内表面产生有害裂缝后,在水压力的作用下会引起内管芯混凝土破坏,导致钢筒被锈蚀,形成安全隐患,因此,针对管芯内壁混凝土裂缝预防和控制的研究对水资源的合理利用具有重大意义。为了预防和减少PCCP内壁出现有害裂缝,根据国内外学者的研究成果,概述了PCCP管芯内壁混凝土裂缝的种类和形式,即纵向裂缝、螺旋裂缝和插口端裂缝;总结了干燥收缩、沉降收缩、温度收缩、焊缝、缠丝应力、吊装运输等因素与PCCP内壁混凝土裂缝的关系;分别从PCCP设计、原材料、配合比、养护制度、焊缝、钢筒、插口和裂缝自愈合、纤维增强材料等方面总结了PCCP管芯内壁裂缝的预防和控制方法。最后,对PCCP管芯混凝土内壁裂缝的控制和预防进行了展望,为继续研究提供思路。

Check of Earth's free oscillations excited by Sumatra-Andaman Large Earthquake and discussions on the anisotropy of inner core

Sumatra-Andaman Large Earthquake on Dec. 26,2004 generated not only the Indian Ocean Tsunami but also the Earth's free oscillations (EFO). The signals of Earth's free oscillations were perfectly re-corded by the superconducting gravimeter C0-32 at Wuhan station in China. After the pre-treatment and spectral analysis on the observational data from Wuhan station,we obtained more than ninety EFO modes including 42 fundamental modes,2 radial modes and 49 harmonic modes. On the basis of the discussions on some observed harmonic modes and abnormal splitting phenomena,we considered that the real rigidity might be lower than the theoretical prediction of PREM model in the inner core and however the anisotropy of compressive wave was brightly higher than the present estimations in the inner core. This suggested that the anisotropy of the inner core could be much more complicated than our present understanding,and there might be some new geophysical phenomena in the formation process of the inner core.

基于《黄帝内经》核心观念探析“病机十九条”学术内涵

文章从《黄帝内经》核心观念出发,深入探析病机十九条的学术内涵与临证思维。即通过象思维把握人体复杂多样的症状表现;借助阴阳、五行、精气理论对所得之“象”比类和分析;以整体、功能、运动变化、和谐平衡的认识角度,形成对疾病发生、发展的完整认识。这种解读方式重在突破传统“病-证-方”讨论框架的局限,使病机十九条的研究更加符合《内经》的本原要义,为解读更多中医理论与临床病案提供参考。

地球内核超离子态铁合金及其效应

超离子态介于固态与液态之间,被认为广泛存在于地球和行星内部。计算研究发现,在地球内核温度压力条件下,铁-氢、铁-碳、铁-氧合金处于超离子态,表现为氢、碳、氧等元素在固态铁合金中像液体一样快速流动。流动的轻元素导致铁合金软化及地震波速降低,与地球物理观测到的内核密度亏损和低剪切波速的特征一致。内核超离子态铁-氢合金可以与地磁场发生相互作用,在偶极地磁场的驱动下形成定向排列组构,从而解释了内核的各向异性结构成因。内核超离子态铁-轻元素合金的发现更新了人们对内核物态的认知,对掌握地球内核的结构、组成和演化以及内核结构与地球磁场的关系等具有重要意义。