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Characteristics Of Shallow Coal Measure Gas Reservoir And Key Technologies Of Exploration And Development In Yaojie Mining Area, Du Xinfeng, Yuan Chongliang, Wang Zhengxi, Wang Junde, Li Shibing, Liu Jingdan, He Xiuqing, Zhang Tianguo, Shan Yuanwei, Fang Jiawei
Characteristics Of Shallow Coal Measure Gas Reservoir And Key Technologies Of Exploration And Development In Yaojie Mining Area, Du Xinfeng, Yuan Chongliang, Wang Zhengxi, Wang Junde, Li Shibing, Liu Jingdan, He Xiuqing, Zhang Tianguo, Shan Yuanwei, Fang Jiawei
Coal Geology & Exploration
The exploration and development of coal measures gas can not only effectively improve the single well production of coalbed methane in coal mining areas, reduce the waste of resources, but also alleviate the energy crisis in China, reduce coal mine gas accidents, protect the atmospheric environment, and contribute to the realization of carbon peak and carbon neutralization. Based on the shallow coal measure gas development demonstration project in the third mining area of Haishiwan mine field, the characteristics of coal measure gas reservoirs in Yaojie mining area are analyzed, and the key technologies for coal-measure gas exploration and development are …
A 3d Seismic Physical Modeling System Of Large Double Triaxial Air-Supported Positioning And Multichannel Data Acquisition And Its Application, Shi Xianxin, Liu Qiang, Hu Jiwu, Wang Pan, Lian Chenguang, Jia Qian, Zhang Miaomiao, Nie Ailan
A 3d Seismic Physical Modeling System Of Large Double Triaxial Air-Supported Positioning And Multichannel Data Acquisition And Its Application, Shi Xianxin, Liu Qiang, Hu Jiwu, Wang Pan, Lian Chenguang, Jia Qian, Zhang Miaomiao, Nie Ailan
Coal Geology & Exploration
As an important technology to study seismic wave propagation characteristics, 3D seismic physical simulation is an effective method to understand the propagation law and response characteristics of seismic waves in complex structures. It has the advantages of more realistic results and no limitation on calculation methods and boundary conditions over numerical simulation. Therefore, it has important applications in the research of the basic law of seismic wave propagation, verification of field seismic exploration methods, design optimization of observation systems, etc. This paper presents a 3D seismic physical modeling system of large double triaxial air-supported positioning and multichannel data acquisition, which …
Physical Modeling Of Seismic Response For The Coal Seams Of Yan'an Formation In Loess Tableland Of North China, Xing Tingdong, Xue Shigui, Li Xiaowei, Suo Chonghui, Wang Huiming, Jiao Yanyan
Physical Modeling Of Seismic Response For The Coal Seams Of Yan'an Formation In Loess Tableland Of North China, Xing Tingdong, Xue Shigui, Li Xiaowei, Suo Chonghui, Wang Huiming, Jiao Yanyan
Coal Geology & Exploration
A seismic physical simulation is carried out for the complex seismic response of the coal seam of Yan'an Formation in the loess tableland. First, the physical model materials for the dry layer near the surface of the loess tableland and the coal seam are developed. After several tests, a mixture of silicone rubber with silicon aerogel powder is selected to simulate the surface of the loess tableland, and the mixture with ultra-fine carbon powder added to silicone rubber is used to simulate the low-speed and low-density coal seam. Through the methods of molds control layer, layer by layer pouring, three-dimensional …
Design And Construction Of A Seismic Physical Model Of Room-Pillar Goafs In Shallow Coal Seams, Wang Pan, Zhu Shujie, Jia Qian, Jian Benqi, Lian Miaomiao, Dong Ruijing
Design And Construction Of A Seismic Physical Model Of Room-Pillar Goafs In Shallow Coal Seams, Wang Pan, Zhu Shujie, Jia Qian, Jian Benqi, Lian Miaomiao, Dong Ruijing
Coal Geology & Exploration
In view of the problem of low detection accuracy of room-pillar goafs in shallow coal seams in northern Shaanxi, the seismic physical model is designed for physical simulation according to the principle of similarity ratio of geometry size and wave impedance. Through a large number of ratio tests of similar materials, the ratio of epoxy resin and silicone rubber is determined as 1 : 1.2 for similar materials of low velocity loess layer, 1 : 0.2 : 0.6 for epoxy resin, silicone rubber and talc for mudstone, 1 : 0.4 for epoxy resin and silicone rubber for coal seams, 1 …
Discussion On The Recommended Models For Resource Reuse Of Closed Coal Mines In Main Mining Areas Of Hebei Province, Yin Quanzeng, Chen Zhongshan, Feng Qiyan, Geng Lijuan, Lian Lixun, Li Fang, Liu Ning
Discussion On The Recommended Models For Resource Reuse Of Closed Coal Mines In Main Mining Areas Of Hebei Province, Yin Quanzeng, Chen Zhongshan, Feng Qiyan, Geng Lijuan, Lian Lixun, Li Fang, Liu Ning
Coal Geology & Exploration
The evaluation and the utilization of the resources of the closed coal mines have dual benefits of resources and environment, and can provide a transformation and development path for coal mining enterprises. Based on the investigation of the resources of the closed coal mines in the main mining areas of Hebei Province, through the summary of the typical cases of the resources reuse of the closed coal mines at home and abroad and in Hebei Province, this paper sums up 7 types and 19 kinds of recommended modes of the resources reuse of the closed coal mines in Hebei Province, …
Deformation Characteristics Of Coal Measures And Gas Occurrence Law Of Coal Mines In North China, Wang Wei, Wei Yanzhao, Jia Tianrang, Yan Jiangwei
Deformation Characteristics Of Coal Measures And Gas Occurrence Law Of Coal Mines In North China, Wang Wei, Wei Yanzhao, Jia Tianrang, Yan Jiangwei
Coal Geology & Exploration
Gas is not only one of the important disaster-causing factors in coal mines, but also an important clean energy. Understanding the deformation characteristics of coal measures and the occurrence of gas is the basis for coal mine gas disaster prevention and coalbed methane development. Taking the North China coal measures as the research object, taking the tectonic evolution and control as the main line, using the theory of plate tectonics, tectonic evolution and step by step control of gas-occurring structures, the deformation characteristics of the North China coal-measures and the law of coal mine gas occurrence were systematically studied. The …
Plastic Deformation-Based Constitutive Relation Of Coal Damage And Permeability Model, Wu Xuehai, Li Bobo, Wang Xin, Gao Zheng, Li Jianhua, Xu Jiang
Plastic Deformation-Based Constitutive Relation Of Coal Damage And Permeability Model, Wu Xuehai, Li Bobo, Wang Xin, Gao Zheng, Li Jianhua, Xu Jiang
Coal Geology & Exploration
Coal and gas outburst induced by mining disturbance is one of the main gas dynamic disasters in coal mine production. In order to systematically explore the evolution characteristics of coal damage and the law of gas seepage under mining disturbance, the whole stress strain–seepage experiment under different gas pressures was carried out. The generalized Hooke's law was modified by considering the effects of gas adsorption and thermal expansion, the plastic deformation-based constitutive relation of coal damage was established, and the piecewise permeability model considering the damage was further constructed. The results shown that the coal permeability can be divided into …
New Method And Optimization Research On Water Sealing Outside Casing Based On Water-Swelling Rubber For Stratified Pumping, Zheng Xianghua, Yuan Wei, Luo Yunxiang, Cheng Cong
New Method And Optimization Research On Water Sealing Outside Casing Based On Water-Swelling Rubber For Stratified Pumping, Zheng Xianghua, Yuan Wei, Luo Yunxiang, Cheng Cong
Coal Geology & Exploration
Stratified pumping test is a key technique for hydrogeological exploration. To solve the problems of low efficiency and poor reliability and controllability of the traditional water-sealing methods outside casing for stratified pumping, a water-swelling rubber was developed based on high water absorption of the sodium polyacrylate resin, and a new approach based on water-swelling rubber was proposed and optimized by the response surface methodology in this paper. With the water swelling ratio of the rubber as response index, a surrogate model was constructed by the Box-Behnken experimental design to study the influence of different process parameters, working condition parameters, and …
Discussion On The Water-Preserved Coal Mining By Dewatering-Reflooding Water Curtain In Open-Pit Coal Mines, Li Ying, Yang Zhuo, Wu Tong
Discussion On The Water-Preserved Coal Mining By Dewatering-Reflooding Water Curtain In Open-Pit Coal Mines, Li Ying, Yang Zhuo, Wu Tong
Coal Geology & Exploration
To suppress the attenuation of groundwater resources caused by drainage and control the influence range of coal mining on groundwater resources, the coal mining technology with water curtain was adopted. Taking an open-pit coal mine as the background, this paper established a sand trough recharge platform to carry out physical experiments, and used a numerical method to simulate the irrigation area, so as to analyze the formation and variation of the dewatering-reflooding water curtain. Physical experiments were carried out to observe the formation of a fixed head boundary by water injection curtain which prevented the expansion of funnel, the influence …
Interfacial Shear Behavior Of Gabion Reinforced Coal Gangue And Stability Of Embankment Slope, Yang Guolin, Chen Zi'ang, Duan Junyi, Zhang Yu, Zhang Zhen
Interfacial Shear Behavior Of Gabion Reinforced Coal Gangue And Stability Of Embankment Slope, Yang Guolin, Chen Zi'ang, Duan Junyi, Zhang Yu, Zhang Zhen
Coal Geology & Exploration
In order to make full use of coal gangue generated in coal mining and support the carbon neutral policy, the road section K128+573–K128+740 of Anshao Highway (Anhua-shaoyang, Hunan Province)was filled by coal gangue, and the embankment slope was enhanced by gabion net. The basic characteristics of coal gangue were obtained by its chemical composition and gradation, and shear characteristics of gabion reinforced coal gangue were tested by large-scale direct shearing instrument. Finally, the influence of reinforcement and its method on the stability of reinforced coal gangue embankment was found out by finite difference method. The experimental results show that after …
Prediction Model Of Water Inrush From Coal Floor Based On Ga-Bp Neural Network Optimized By Ssa And Its Application, Yin Huiyong, Zhou Xinlong, Lang Ning, Zhang Lifeng, Wang Mingli, Wu Tao, Li Xin
Prediction Model Of Water Inrush From Coal Floor Based On Ga-Bp Neural Network Optimized By Ssa And Its Application, Yin Huiyong, Zhou Xinlong, Lang Ning, Zhang Lifeng, Wang Mingli, Wu Tao, Li Xin
Coal Geology & Exploration
With the increase of coal mining depth, coal production process is faced with complex water inrush mechanism and variable water inrush main control factors, and the uncertainties among the factors make the prediction of floor water inrush more difficult. In order to accurately predict the risk of floor water inrush, aiming at the small sample and non-linear problem of floor water inrush, firstly, genetic Algorithm is used to optimize the initial weights and thresholds of network random assignment, and then Sparrow Search Algorithm with strong search ability and good stability is selected to optimize the weights and thresholds for the …
Study On The Microscopic Mechanism Of The Loess Improved By Quicklime, Xie Xiao, Wang Luyao, Deng Lejuan, Zhang Guowei
Study On The Microscopic Mechanism Of The Loess Improved By Quicklime, Xie Xiao, Wang Luyao, Deng Lejuan, Zhang Guowei
Coal Geology & Exploration
To investigate the influence of lime content on loess strength and its microscopic mechanism, different proportions of lime were used to improve loess. Through direct shear test, mercury intrusion porosimetry and scanning electron microscopy, the strength characteristics and microstructure changes of compacted loess and modified loess with different lime contents were analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively, and the microscopic mechanism of lime-improved loess was analyzed in depth. The results show that the shear strength parameters of lime-improved loess increases first and then decreases with the increase of lime contents. The cohesive force and internal friction angle reach the maximum when the …
Application Of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle In Surface Soil Characterization And Geological Disaster Monitoring In Mining Areas, Long Linli, Liu Ying, Zhang Xuyang, Su Yongdong, Chen Xiaoyang
Application Of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle In Surface Soil Characterization And Geological Disaster Monitoring In Mining Areas, Long Linli, Liu Ying, Zhang Xuyang, Su Yongdong, Chen Xiaoyang
Coal Geology & Exploration
With the emergence and development of UAVs and the improvement of the miniaturization and intelligence of various sensor, UAVs equipped with sensors have become an efficient tool for obtaining spatial data. Because UAVs are low cost, short revisit period, fast and efficient, light and flexible, simple operation, and high temporal and spatial accuracy of image acquisition, it is widely used in mining land damage monitoring. Using "UAV, Inversion, Soil Monitoring, Surface Collapse, Ground Fissure" as keywords, this paper summarizes the academic papers of the search system in the web of science, CNKI, and Google Scholar from January 2010 to May …
The Development Law Of Surface Cracks In Shallow Coal Seam Mining Through Double Gullies Terrain, Sun Xueyang, Zhang Huixuan, Lu Mingjiao, Li Cheng, Miao Lintian
The Development Law Of Surface Cracks In Shallow Coal Seam Mining Through Double Gullies Terrain, Sun Xueyang, Zhang Huixuan, Lu Mingjiao, Li Cheng, Miao Lintian
Coal Geology & Exploration
In order to protect the ecological environment of the mining area in the Yellow River Basin, the mining-induced surface crack development law was summarized from the parameters of surface crack development location and development morphology during mining of the working face passing through the double gullies terrain by using a combination of numerical simulation experiments, similar material simulation experiments and theoretical analysis in the context of the working face 125203 of Anshan Coal Mine in Miaohagu Mining Area of Fugu County. Through theoretical analysis, the relative position function T of surface cracks in shallow coal seam mining through double gullies …
Numerical Analysis Of The Effect Of Different Soil Types And Water Content On Heat Transfer Performance Of Horizontal Buried Pipes, Zou Hang, Pei Peng, Hao Dingyi, Wang Chen
Numerical Analysis Of The Effect Of Different Soil Types And Water Content On Heat Transfer Performance Of Horizontal Buried Pipes, Zou Hang, Pei Peng, Hao Dingyi, Wang Chen
Coal Geology & Exploration
In order to reveal the heat transfer performance of the horizontal buried pipe heat exchanger in the ground source heat pump system in different soil types, this paper, based on the theoretical knowledge of soil capillary water, combined with the means of numerical simulation, discusses the influence of the difference of three-phase composition in different types of energy storage soil on the heat transfer characteristics of the horizontal buried pipe heat exchanger. The results show that under the cooling condition of 308.15 K, the outlet water temperature of the horizontal pipe in the loam soil decreases to 303.3 K and …
Evolution Law Of The Phreatic Aquifer Water Table In The Water Intake Area Of South-To-North Water Diversion Central Line In Henan Province, Jing Zhaokai, Yan Qing, Xiao Hang, Wang Panpan, Wang Huan, Li Yang
Evolution Law Of The Phreatic Aquifer Water Table In The Water Intake Area Of South-To-North Water Diversion Central Line In Henan Province, Jing Zhaokai, Yan Qing, Xiao Hang, Wang Panpan, Wang Huan, Li Yang
Coal Geology & Exploration
The water supply of the South-to-North Water Diversion has presented a significant impact on the phreatic aquifer water table and the water consumption structure in the intake area of Henan Province. This paper firstly reviews the previous changes of groundwater level burial depth in the plain area of Henan Province, and by collecting and counting the monitoring results of shallow groundwater level in the receiving area of Henan Province from 2008 to 2018, we quantified and partitioned the changes of shallow groundwater level in the receiving area of Henan Province before and after the water supply of the South-to-North Water …
Case Study On The Effects Of Seismic Exploration Beneath The Goafs Of Different Ages, Zhang Zhao, Yin Quanzeng
Case Study On The Effects Of Seismic Exploration Beneath The Goafs Of Different Ages, Zhang Zhao, Yin Quanzeng
Coal Geology & Exploration
With the continuous development of coal resources, the upper group of coal in some coal mines has been mined out, and it is urgent to solve the detection problem of the lower group of coal. Affected by the goaf formed by the upper group of coal, the seismic energy absorption and scattering attenuation of the lower group of coal are significant, and the signal-to-noise ratio of the data is low. The detection of the lower group of coal under the goaf by 3D seismic exploration is still in the exploration stage. In this paper, the 3D seismic exploration project of …
Factors Affecting The Attitude Accuracy Of Wireless Electromagnetic Wave Mwd System, Wang Xiaobo
Factors Affecting The Attitude Accuracy Of Wireless Electromagnetic Wave Mwd System, Wang Xiaobo
Coal Geology & Exploration
In broken soft coal seams of coal mine where hydraulic driving directional drilling is used, hole collapse and hole wall instability are easy to occur. Electromagnetic wave measurement while drilling system is suitable for gas driving drilling, so it is widely used in broken soft coal seams. The accuracy of drilling trajectory is the key to gas drainage effect in broken soft coal seams. In the use of electromagnetic wave measurement while drilling system, the phenomenon of insufficient accuracy and large error of trajectory measurement appears irregularly. In order to solve this problem, this paper analyzes all the factors that …
Mechanism And Effect Analysis Of Enhanced Gas Drainage With Large Diameter Double Boreholes, Zhang Chunhua, Zhang Zijian, Nian Jun, Jiao Dengming
Mechanism And Effect Analysis Of Enhanced Gas Drainage With Large Diameter Double Boreholes, Zhang Chunhua, Zhang Zijian, Nian Jun, Jiao Dengming
Coal Geology & Exploration
To study the mechanism of enhanced gas drainage with large diameter double boreholes, numerical models of single holes with different diameters and double ø350 mm holes were established by using the RFPA2D-Gas software in working face 30110 of Shiquan Coal Mine, Shanxi Province. Stress distribution, damage and fracture, gas permeability evolution and gas migration law of the coal around the hole were analyzed, and then the extraction effect of double ø350 mm holes was investigated. Simulation results show that the pressure relief radii of the ø100 mm, ø250 mm, ø350 mm and double ø350 mm holes are 0.25 …
Application Of Competitive Intelligence For Insular Territories: Automatic Analysis Of Scientific And Technology Trends To Fight The Negative Effects Of Climate Change, Henri Dou, Pierre Fournie
Application Of Competitive Intelligence For Insular Territories: Automatic Analysis Of Scientific And Technology Trends To Fight The Negative Effects Of Climate Change, Henri Dou, Pierre Fournie
International Journal of Islands Research
Islands are fragile territories because of their geographical position. As a result, climate impacts can have serious consequences, of which some are irreversible. Therefore, it is necessary to allow insular territories to benefit from the latest scientific and technological advances in combating climate effects. The current article shows how to deal with automatic analysis of scientific information on the one hand, but also its applications via patents. We will analyse the latest scientific results as well as their possible applications using patent analysis. We will also focus on experts, laboratories, and leading companies, that are active on the field. The …
Climate Change-Induced Effects On Beach Degradation And Tourist Behaviour: A Review Of Previous Studies With Potential In An Island Tourism Context, Yen E. Lam González, Carmen Garcia, Matias M. González Hernández, Carmelo J. Leon
Climate Change-Induced Effects On Beach Degradation And Tourist Behaviour: A Review Of Previous Studies With Potential In An Island Tourism Context, Yen E. Lam González, Carmen Garcia, Matias M. González Hernández, Carmelo J. Leon
International Journal of Islands Research
This article conducts a qualitative meta-analysis of papers addressing the topic of climate change impacts on beach loss and degradation, and its relation to tourist behaviour (destination choice, willingness to re-visit, expenditure and willingness to pay). The main aim is to identify values that can be used in future research works in the context of island tourism. We found that the strong specialisation and fragmentation of data and methods limit the transferability potential of previous research analysing climate-induced effects on beaches and tourist behaviour. Researchers from different fields bring their own conceptual models which often address similar problems but use …
Developing Novel Molecular Detection Techniques For Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (Adelges Tsugae), Meg Sanders
Developing Novel Molecular Detection Techniques For Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (Adelges Tsugae), Meg Sanders
Masters Theses
Hemlock forests in eastern North America face a deadly threat: the invasive insect, hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA), Adelges tsugae. Early detection of this pest remains a key focus for management groups to ensure rapid response to control and stop the spread of HWA. In Chapter II, our goals were to develop an affordable, easy-to-use trap that is compatible with airborne eDNA sampling techniques and assess its efficiency as a monitoring tool for HWA. We tested three potential trap designs (i.e., passive trap, funnel trap, and motorized trap) against a standard sticky trap. Our passive, funnel, and motorized traps estimated …
Fine Scales, Broad Consequences: Drivers And Effects Of Microclimatic Variation In Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Jordan Rebecca Stark
Fine Scales, Broad Consequences: Drivers And Effects Of Microclimatic Variation In Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Jordan Rebecca Stark
Theses - ALL
Climate is highly variable at scales that are not captured by most weather and climate models due to local effects of topography and living systems. This variation in microclimate has been noted for many decades but has been difficult to incorporate into quantitative understanding of ecological systems and processes due to the large amount of data and complex models required to adequately describe fine-scale patterns across complex landscapes. In recent years, models of thermal microclimate variation have been developed using low-cost temperature sensors, but few of these models have been used to predict the effects of microclimatic variation on ecological …
An Instructional Guide To Environmental Campaigns For K-12 Schools, Erin Mccarty
An Instructional Guide To Environmental Campaigns For K-12 Schools, Erin Mccarty
University Honors Theses
Evidence suggests environmental education can correlate with both short- and long-term behavioral changes, but existing research on the effectiveness of popular environmental education tactics show mixed results. Qualitative research was used in this study to assess student engagement and behavioral change within the context of environmental education campaigns. Ideally, students exposed to environmental campaigns become more informed on environmental issues and adjust their behavior to align with the campaign’s objectives. However, only a portion of environmental campaigns have these desired effects on their students. Based on a preliminary literature review, I anticipated the defining catalyst on post-campaign behavioral engagement would …
Linking Migration To Community Resilience In The Receiving Basin Of A Large-Scale Water Transfer Project, Anna Erwin, Zhao Ma, Ruxandra Popovici, Emma Patricia Salas O’Brien, Laura Zanotti, Chelsea A. Silva, Eliseo Zeballos Zeballos, Jonathan Bauchet, Nelly Ramírez Calderón, Glenn Roberto Arce Larreah
Linking Migration To Community Resilience In The Receiving Basin Of A Large-Scale Water Transfer Project, Anna Erwin, Zhao Ma, Ruxandra Popovici, Emma Patricia Salas O’Brien, Laura Zanotti, Chelsea A. Silva, Eliseo Zeballos Zeballos, Jonathan Bauchet, Nelly Ramírez Calderón, Glenn Roberto Arce Larreah
School of Earth, Environmental, & Marine Sciences Faculty Publications
Large-scale water transfer projects (LWTPs) transfer water to urban and agricultural areas. The Majes-Siguas canal, established in 1983, is an LWTP that created a thriving agricultural area through irrigating the Majes district in the Atacama Desert of Peru. Like other LWTP receiving basins, the project has attracted an influx of migrants who work on the farms. At the same time, the Majes LWTP is the district’s only source of water and has an aging infrastructure which presents significant risks. While many studies critically analyze the consequences of LWTPs in water supply basins, few evaluate the resilience of communities living in …
Progressive Destabilization And Triggering Mechanism Analysis Using Multiple Data For Chamoli Rockslide Of 7 February 2021, Wenfei Mao, Lixin Wu, Ramesh P. Singh, Yuan Qi, Busheng Xie, Yingjia Liu, Yifan Ding, Zilong Zhou, Jia Li
Progressive Destabilization And Triggering Mechanism Analysis Using Multiple Data For Chamoli Rockslide Of 7 February 2021, Wenfei Mao, Lixin Wu, Ramesh P. Singh, Yuan Qi, Busheng Xie, Yingjia Liu, Yifan Ding, Zilong Zhou, Jia Li
Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Sciences Faculty Articles and Research
A catastrophic rockslide occurred on 7 February 2021 in Chamoli area in the high Himalaya. In the absence of field data, multiple satellites data of decade span have been used to investigate and understand the progressive destabilization of rockslide body. A 3D geometric model was developed using geospatial information about geology, terrain, and ice cover to understand the triggering mechanism. Several causes are uncovered as: the pronounced long-term change of land surface temperature facilitated local permafrost degradation and led to ice cover shrinking since 2010; the occurrence of ice avalanche nearby in 2016 accompanying with sidewall-to-bedrock fracturing enhanced the ice …
Weather And Climate Research At The Kentucky Climate Center Based On Mesonet Observations, Brittany Pekara, Eric Rappin
Weather And Climate Research At The Kentucky Climate Center Based On Mesonet Observations, Brittany Pekara, Eric Rappin
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The Kentucky Mesonet is a great asset for the Commonwealth of Kentucky in a multitude of ways, from real-time storm monitoring to building a detailed climate record. A detailed climate record is essential as causality between observations and extreme weather can be identified, making it a great tool in an evolving climate system. The climate record being developed at the 75+ Kentucky Mesonet observation stations consists of approximately 75 indices that reflect frequency, extremes, range, duration, trends of precipitation, droughts, and extreme temperatures. Calculations are done for daily, weekly, monthly, seasonal, bi-annual, and annual aggregation periods. Tools will also be …
Ecological Risk Assessment For The State-Wide Small Pelagic Scalefish Resource, S. Blazeski, J. Norriss, K. A. Smith, M. Hourston
Ecological Risk Assessment For The State-Wide Small Pelagic Scalefish Resource, S. Blazeski, J. Norriss, K. A. Smith, M. Hourston
Fisheries Research Reports
In July 2021, the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development convened an ecological risk assessment (ERA) of the fisheries that access the State-wide Small Pelagic Scalefish Resource. The ERA considered the potential ecological impacts of the West Coast Purse Seine Fishery, South Coast Purse Seine Fishery, Purse Seine Development Zones and the recreational fishers who catch small pelagic scalefish. The assessment evaluated the impact of each fishing sector/method on all relevant retained and bycatch species, endangered, threatened and protected species, habitats and the broader environment.
Experiment And Simulation Platform For Oasis-Desert Symbiotic Relationship (Odp), Yan Li, Xinjun Zheng, Yuguang Wang, Guiqing Xu, Ran Liu
Experiment And Simulation Platform For Oasis-Desert Symbiotic Relationship (Odp), Yan Li, Xinjun Zheng, Yuguang Wang, Guiqing Xu, Ran Liu
Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)
Junggar Basin is a typical arid inland region in the northern temperate zone of the Earth. The surrounding high mountains form runoff, which flows into the basin and develops oasis. Oasis and desert are interdependent. Oasis needs to leach out its naturally accumulated salts through drainage. This drainage provides water and nutrients to desert vegetation. Desert vegetation, in turn, provides an ecological protection for oasis. Hence, oasis and desert have a symbiotic relationship. With excessive exploitation of land and water resources with water-saving technologies, salts cannot be leached out of the oasis region anymore. As a result, the groundwater level …
Soil Moisture Dependent Runoff In A Dryland Region: An Investigation Of The Role Of Antecedent Conditions, Monitoring, And Modeling Strategies, Gerhard Schoener
Soil Moisture Dependent Runoff In A Dryland Region: An Investigation Of The Role Of Antecedent Conditions, Monitoring, And Modeling Strategies, Gerhard Schoener
Civil Engineering ETDs
Approximately 30% of the Earth’s land surface is characterized as arid or semiarid, including much of the western United States. Accurate runoff predictions are important for informed watershed management, particularly in rapidly urbanizing areas. Infiltration excess overland flow is the dominant mechanism for runoff generation in many dryland basins, and event-based infiltration or loss models are commonly used to estimate runoff. However, predictions are associated with considerable uncertainty due to the role antecedent soil moisture, an initial condition that must be set by the modeler. The objectives of my research were to (1) evaluate the impact of antecedent soil moisture …