Reconfigurable free-space optical switching technologies for storage area networks

Reconfigurable shutter-based free-space optical switching technologies using fiber ribbon and multiple wavelengths per fiber for Storage Area Networks (SANs) application are presented and demonstrated. ©2009 SPIE-OSA-IEEE.

Reconfigurable free-space optical switching technologies for storage area networks

Reconfigurable shutter-based free-space optical switching technologies using fiber ribbon and multiple wavelengths per fiber for Storage Area Networks (SANs) application are presented and demonstrated. ©2009 Optical Society of America.

Numerical Investigation On Detonation Cell Evolution In A Channel With Area-Changing Cross Section

The two-dimensional cellular detonation propagating in a channel with area-changing cross section was numerically simulated with the dispersion-controlled dissipative scheme and a detailed chemical reaction model. Effects of the flow expansion and compression on the cellular detonation cell were investigated to illustrate the mechanism of the transverse wave development and the cellular detonation cell evolution. By examining gas composition variations behind the leading shock, the chemical reaction rate, the reaction zone length, and thermodynamic parameters, two kinds of the abnormal detonation waves were identified. To explore their development mechanism, chemical reactions, reflected shocks and rarefaction waves were discussed, which interact with each other and affect the cellular detonation in different ways.

Cuantificación de carbono en la biomasa aérea de café (Coffea arábica L.) con sombra, en la comarca Palo de Sombrero, Jinotega, Nicaragua

Los sistemas agroforestales son potenciales sumideros de dióxido de carbono, contribuyendo así a mitigar el calentamiento de la tierra por efecto de las emisiones de C0 2 . El propósito de la presente investigación, es cuantificar carbono orgánico almacenado en sistema de café. Esta investigación se desarrolló en la hacienda Santa Maura, Jinotega., altitud 1000–1250 msnm, temperatura promedio de 19 a 23º C, suelos del tipo molisol. Se identificaron tres tipologías de cafeto de estudio que se diferencian por su variedad, edad y densidad de establecimiento. Se realizó un muestreo sistemático, intensidad del 2 %. La unidad de muestreo fue una parcela circular de 250 m 2 , en cada parcela de muestreo se tomó un árbol de eje central, procediendo a inventariar e identificar las especies de árboles y cafeto. Se midieron la altura total, altura fuste limpio, diámetro a la altura del pecho del que muestrea, pesos húmedo y seco de los diferente componentes. En los depósitos aéreos de cafetos y especies de sombra, se estimó la biomasa y contenido de carbono. En la tipología dos se encontró el mayor promedio de C almacenado con 19.86 tonelada métricas de carbono por hectárea (tMC ha -1 ), seguido del tipo tres, con 11.12 tMC ha -1 y por último, el tipo uno con 5.5 tMC ha -1 . La diferencia de contenido de C entre tipología, está directamente ligado a la densidad, especie de árbol de sombra, edad y manejo de la plantación.

MD simulation of the effect of contact area and tip radius on nanoindentation

Molecular dynamics simulations of nanoindentation are performed on monocrystal copper. A new "contact atoms" method is presented for calculating the contact area. Compared with conventional methods, this method can provide the contact area more accurately not only for sink-in but also for pile-up situation. The effect of tip radius on indentation is investigated too. The results indicate that the measured hardness of the material will become higher as the tip radius increases.

Saline water intrusion from deep artesian sources in McGregor Isles area of Lee County, Florida

Upward leakage of saline water from an artesian aquifer below 1,500 feet has caused an increase in chloride concentration in the lower Hawthorn aquifer from less than 1,000 mg/1 (milligrams per liter) to values ranging from about 1,300 to 15,000 mg/1. Similarly the higher temperatures of the intruding water has caused an increase in water temperatures in the aquifer from 82"F to values ranging from 83 to 93"F. The intruding water moves upward either through the open bore hole of deep wells or test holes, or along a fault or fracture system, which has been identified in the area. From these points of entry into the lower Hawthorn aquifer, the saline water spreads laterally toward the south and southeast, but is generally confined to components of the fault system. The saline water moves upward from the lower Hawthorn aquifer into the upper Hawthorn aquifer through the open bore hole of wells, which connect the aquifers. This movement has resulted in an increase in chloride from less than 200 mg/1 in the unaffected parts of the upper Hawthorn aquifer to values commonly ranging from about 300 to more than 3,000 mg/1 in parts of the aquifer affected by upward leakage. The upper Hawthorn aquifer is the principal source of ground-water supply for public water-supply systems in western Lee County. Similar effects have been noted in the water-table aquifer, where chloride increased from less than 100 to concentrations ranging from about 500 to more than 5,000 mg/1. This was caused by the downward infiltration of water discharged at land surface from wells tapping the lower Hawthorn aquifer. The spread of saline water throughout most of the McGregor Isles area is continuing as of 1971. (40 page document)