Dual-Band Tunable Recursive Active Filter

This letter presents a novel recursive active filter topology that provides dual-band performance, with independent tuning capability in both bands. The dual-band operation is achieved by using two independent feedback lines. Additionally, linear phase shifters based on left-handed cells are included in these two branches in order to tune the center frequency of both pass bands.

Aspectos constructivos del aplacado de piedra artificial (arcosita "Butsems") de la fachada sur del Palacio del Senado de España

La fachada sur del Senado de España (Plaza de la Marina de Madrid) ha sufrido transformaciones desde que fuera el antiguo convento-colegio de Agustinos (1581-1601). Según la documentación fotográfica e histórica, hacia 1951 se saneó completamente el revestimiento y se desmontaron todos sus elementos compositivos y ornamentales. La reconstrucción se llevó a cabo mediante un chapado de piedra artificial (“arcosita Butsems” pulida), hecha con baja presencia de portlandita según los ensayos XRD y FTIR realizados. En el trabajo se presenta la toma de muestras, la caracterización de los materiales y una breve descripción de los procesos patológicos sufridos a causa de la fabricación y colocación del aplacado.

Impacts of the EU Biofuel Target on Agricultural Markets and Land Use - A Comparative Modelling Assessment

The Renewable Energy Directive (2009/28/EC) requires that 20% of the EU's energy needs should come from renewable sources by 2020, and includes a target for the transport sector of 10% from biofuels. This report analyses and discusses the global impacts of this biofuel target on agricultural production, markets and land use, as simulated by three agricultural sector models, AGLINK-COSIMO, ESIM and CAPRI. The impacts identified include higher EU production of ethanol and biodiesel, and of the crops used to produce them, as well as more imports of both biofuels. Trade flows of biofuel feedstocks also change to reflect greater EU demand, including a significant increase in vegetable oil imports. However, as the extra demand is small in world market terms, the impact on world market prices is limited. With the EU biofuel target, global use of land for crop cultivation is higher by 5.2 million hectares. About one quarter is area within the EU, some of which would otherwise have left agriculture.