In this paper,we mainly focus on a type of nonlinear Choquard equations with nonconstant potential.Under appropriate hypotheses on potential function and nonlinear terms,we prove that the above Choquard equation with ...In this paper,we mainly focus on a type of nonlinear Choquard equations with nonconstant potential.Under appropriate hypotheses on potential function and nonlinear terms,we prove that the above Choquard equation with prescribed 2-norm has some normalized solutions by introducing variational methods.展开更多
This article studies a class of nonlinear Kirchhoff equations with exponential critical growth,trapping potential,and perturbation.Under appropriate assumptions about f and h,the article obtained the existence of norm...This article studies a class of nonlinear Kirchhoff equations with exponential critical growth,trapping potential,and perturbation.Under appropriate assumptions about f and h,the article obtained the existence of normalized positive solutions for this equation via the Trudinger-Moser inequality and variational methods.Moreover,these solutions are also ground state solutions.Additionally,the article also characterized the asymptotic behavior of solutions.The results of this article expand the research of relevant literature.展开更多
Anomaly detection in wind turbines involves emphasizing its ability to improve operational efficiency,reduce maintenance costs,extend their lifespan,and enhance reliability in the wind energy sector.This is particular...Anomaly detection in wind turbines involves emphasizing its ability to improve operational efficiency,reduce maintenance costs,extend their lifespan,and enhance reliability in the wind energy sector.This is particularly necessary in offshore wind,currently one of the most critical assets for achieving sustainable energy generation goals,due to the harsh marine environment and the difficulty of maintenance tasks.To address this problem,this work proposes a data-driven methodology for detecting power generation anomalies in offshore wind turbines,using normalized and linearized operational data.The proposed framework transforms heterogeneous wind speed and power measurements into a unified scale,enabling the development of a new wind power index(WPi)that quantifies deviations from expected performance.Additionally,spatial and temporal coherence analyses of turbines within a wind farm ensure the validity of these normalized measurements across different wind turbine models and operating conditions.Furthermore,a Support Vector Machine(SVM)refines the classification process,effectively distinguishing measurement errors from actual power generation failures.Validation of this strategy using real-world data from the Alpha Ventus wind farm demonstrates that the proposed approach not only improves predictive maintenance but also optimizes energy production,highlighting its potential for broad application in offshore wind installations.展开更多
In this paper,we consider the p-Laplacian Schrödinger-Poisson equation with L^(2)-norm constraint-Δ_(p)u+|u|^(p-2)u+λu+(1/4π|x|*|u|^(2))u=|u|^(q-2)u,x∈R^(3),where 2≤p<3,5p/3<q<p*=3p/3-p,λ>0 is a...In this paper,we consider the p-Laplacian Schrödinger-Poisson equation with L^(2)-norm constraint-Δ_(p)u+|u|^(p-2)u+λu+(1/4π|x|*|u|^(2))u=|u|^(q-2)u,x∈R^(3),where 2≤p<3,5p/3<q<p*=3p/3-p,λ>0 is a Lagrange multiplier.We obtain the critical point of the corresponding functional of the problem on mass constraint by the variational method and the Mountain pass lemma,and then find a normalized solution to this equation.展开更多
In this paper,we study high energy normalized solutions for the following Schr?dinger equation{-Δu+V(x)u+λu=f(u),in R^(2),∫_(R^(2))|u|^(2)dx=c,where c>0,λ∈R will appear as a Lagrange multiplier,V(x)=ω|x|2 rep...In this paper,we study high energy normalized solutions for the following Schr?dinger equation{-Δu+V(x)u+λu=f(u),in R^(2),∫_(R^(2))|u|^(2)dx=c,where c>0,λ∈R will appear as a Lagrange multiplier,V(x)=ω|x|2 represents a trapping potential,and f has an exponential critical growth.Under the appropriate assumptions of f,we have obtained the existence of normalized solutions to the above Schr?dinger equation by introducing a variational method.And these solutions are also high energy solutions with positive energy.展开更多
Fine particulatematter(PM_(2.5))samples were collected in two neighboring cities,Beijing and Baoding,China.High-concentration events of PM_(2.5) in which the average mass concentration exceeded 75μg/m^(3) were freque...Fine particulatematter(PM_(2.5))samples were collected in two neighboring cities,Beijing and Baoding,China.High-concentration events of PM_(2.5) in which the average mass concentration exceeded 75μg/m^(3) were frequently observed during the heating season.Dispersion Normalized Positive Matrix Factorization was applied for the source apportionment of PM_(2.5) as minimize the dilution effects of meteorology and better reflect the source strengths in these two cities.Secondary nitrate had the highest contribution for Beijing(37.3%),and residential heating/biomass burning was the largest for Baoding(27.1%).Secondary nitrate,mobile,biomass burning,district heating,oil combustion,aged sea salt sources showed significant differences between the heating and non-heating seasons in Beijing for same period(2019.01.10–2019.08.22)(Mann-Whitney Rank Sum Test P<0.05).In case of Baoding,soil,residential heating/biomass burning,incinerator,coal combustion,oil combustion sources showed significant differences.The results of Pearson correlation analysis for the common sources between the two cities showed that long-range transported sources and some sources with seasonal patterns such as oil combustion and soil had high correlation coefficients.Conditional Bivariate Probability Function(CBPF)was used to identify the inflow directions for the sources,and joint-PSCF(Potential Source Contribution Function)was performed to determine the common potential source areas for sources affecting both cities.These models facilitated a more precise verification of city-specific influences on PM_(2.5) sources.The results of this study will aid in prioritizing air pollution mitigation strategies during the heating season and strengthening air quality management to reduce the impact of downwind neighboring cities.展开更多
In the present paper,we prove the existence,non-existence and multiplicity of positive normalized solutions(λ_(c),u_(c))∈R×H^(1)(R^(N))to the general Kirchhoff problem-M■,satisfying the normalization constrain...In the present paper,we prove the existence,non-existence and multiplicity of positive normalized solutions(λ_(c),u_(c))∈R×H^(1)(R^(N))to the general Kirchhoff problem-M■,satisfying the normalization constraint f_(R)^N u^2dx=c,where M∈C([0,∞))is a given function satisfying some suitable assumptions.Our argument is not by the classical variational method,but by a global branch approach developed by Jeanjean et al.[J Math Pures Appl,2024,183:44–75]and a direct correspondence,so we can handle in a unified way the nonlinearities g(s),which are either mass subcritical,mass critical or mass supercritical.展开更多
In this paper,we study the existence of solutions for Kirchhoff equation■with mass constraint condition■where a,b,c>0,μ∈R,2<q<p<6,andλ∈R appears as a Lagrange multiplier.For the range of p and q,the ...In this paper,we study the existence of solutions for Kirchhoff equation■with mass constraint condition■where a,b,c>0,μ∈R,2<q<p<6,andλ∈R appears as a Lagrange multiplier.For the range of p and q,the Sobolev critical exponent 6 and mass critical exponent143are involved where corresponding energy functional is unbounded from below on Sc.We consider the focusing case,i.e.,μ>0 when(p,q)belongs to a certain domain in R2.We prove the existence of normalized solutions by using constraint minimization,concentration compactness principle and Minimax methods.We partially extend the results which have been studied.展开更多
In this paper,we give some sufficient conditions for a graph to be traceable in terms of its order and size.As applications,the normalized Laplacian spectral conditions for a graph to be traceable are established.
The rise in breast cancer diagnoses among Chinese women has necessitated the use of X-ray breast screening,which carries a radiation risk.This study aimed to provide a dosimetry protocol for the Chinese female populat...The rise in breast cancer diagnoses among Chinese women has necessitated the use of X-ray breast screening,which carries a radiation risk.This study aimed to provide a dosimetry protocol for the Chinese female population to replace the traditional standard that utilizes simplified breast models,for the accurate estimation of the mean glandular dose of a patient undergoing digital breast tomosynthesis(DBT).The first set of detailed Chinese female breast models and representative breast parameters was constructed.Considering backscatter radiation and computational efficiency,we improved the combination of these models and the Chinese reference adult female whole-body voxel phantom.Image acquisition for four commercial DBT systems that are widely employed in China was simulated using the Monte Carlo method to obtain the normalized glandular dose coefficients of DBT(D_(gN)^(DBT))and the glandular depth dose(D_(g)^(dep)(z))for different breast characteristics and X-ray spectra.We calculated a series of D_(gN)^(DBT) values for breasts with different percentage mass glandularities(5%,25%,50%,75%,and 100%)and compressed breast thicknesses(2,3,4,5,6,and 7 cm)at various tube potentials(25,28,30,32,35,and 49 kV)and target/filter combinations(W/Rh,W/Al,Mo/Mo,Rh/Rh,and Rh/Ag).The parameter dependence of the breast characteristics and beam conditions on D_(gN)^(DBT) in detailed breast models was investigated.The D_(gN)^(DBT) results were 14.6-51.0%lower than those of the traditional dosimetry standard in China.The difference in D_(gN)^(DBT) was mainly due to a decrease in the depth of the main energy deposition area caused by the glandular distribution along the depth direction.The results obtained in this study may be used to improve breast dosimetry in China and provide more detailed information on risk assessment during DBT.展开更多
In this paper,we are concerned with solutions to the fractional Schrodinger-Poisson system■ with prescribed mass ∫_(R^(3))|u|^(2)dx=a^(2),where a> 0 is a prescribed number,μ> 0 is a paremeter,s ∈(0,1),2 <...In this paper,we are concerned with solutions to the fractional Schrodinger-Poisson system■ with prescribed mass ∫_(R^(3))|u|^(2)dx=a^(2),where a> 0 is a prescribed number,μ> 0 is a paremeter,s ∈(0,1),2 <q <2_(s)^(*),and 2_(s)^(*)=6/(3-2s) is the fractional critical Sobolev exponent.In the L2-subcritical case,we show the existence of multiple normalized solutions by using the genus theory and the truncation technique;in the L^(2)-supercritical case,we obtain a couple of normalized solutions by developing a fiber map.Under both cases,to recover the loss of compactness of the energy functional caused by the doubly critical growth,we need to adopt the concentration-compactness principle.Our results complement and improve upon some existing studies on the fractional Schrodinger-Poisson system with a nonlocal critical term.展开更多
In this paper,we mainly focus on the following Choquard equation-{△u-V(x)(I_(a*)|u|^(p))|u|^(p-2)u=λu,x∈R^(N),u∈H^(1)(R^(N))where N≥1,λ∈R will arise as a Lagrange multiplier,0<a<N and N+a/N<p<N+a+2/...In this paper,we mainly focus on the following Choquard equation-{△u-V(x)(I_(a*)|u|^(p))|u|^(p-2)u=λu,x∈R^(N),u∈H^(1)(R^(N))where N≥1,λ∈R will arise as a Lagrange multiplier,0<a<N and N+a/N<p<N+a+2/N Under appropriate hypotheses on V(x),we prove that the above Choquard equation has a normalized ground state solution by utilizing variational methods.展开更多
The abandonment of date palm grove of the former Al-Ahsa Oasis in the eastern region of Saudi Arabia has resulted in the conversion of delicate agricultural area into urban area.The current state of the oasis is influ...The abandonment of date palm grove of the former Al-Ahsa Oasis in the eastern region of Saudi Arabia has resulted in the conversion of delicate agricultural area into urban area.The current state of the oasis is influenced by both expansion and degradation factors.Therefore,it is important to study the spatiotemporal variation of vegetation cover for the sustainable management of oasis resources.This study used Landsat satellite images in 1987,2002,and 2021 to monitor the spatiotemporal variation of vegetation cover in the Al-Ahsa Oasis,applied multi-temporal Normalized Difference Vegetation Index(NDVI)data spanning from 1987 to 2021 to assess environmental and spatiotemporal variations that have occurred in the Al-Ahsa Oasis,and investigated the factors influencing these variation.This study reveals that there is a significant improvement in the ecological environment of the oasis during 1987–2021,with increase of NDVI values being higher than 0.10.In 2021,the highest NDVI value is generally above 0.70,while the lowest value remains largely unchanged.However,there is a remarkable increase in NDVI values between 0.20 and 0.30.The area of low NDVI values(0.00–0.20)has remained almost stable,but the region with high NDVI values(above 0.70)expands during 1987–2021.Furthermore,this study finds that in 1987–2002,the increase of vegetation cover is most notable in the northern region of the study area,whereas from 2002 to 2021,the increase of vegetation cover is mainly concentrated in the northern and southern regions of the study area.From 1987 to 2021,NDVI values exhibit the most pronounced variation,with a significant increase in the“green”zone(characterized by NDVI values exceeding 0.40),indicating a substantial enhancement in the ecological environment of the oasis.The NDVI classification is validated through 50 ground validation points in the study area,demonstrating a mean accuracy of 92.00%in the detection of vegetation cover.In general,both the user’s and producer’s accuracies of NDVI classification are extremely high in 1987,2002,and 2021.Finally,this study suggests that environmental authorities should strengthen their overall forestry project arrangements to combat sand encroachment and enhance the ecological environment of the Al-Ahsa Oasis.展开更多
The Langat River Basin in Malaysia is vulnerable to soil erosion risks because of its exposure to intensive land use activities and its topography,which primarily consists of steep slopes and mountainous areas.Further...The Langat River Basin in Malaysia is vulnerable to soil erosion risks because of its exposure to intensive land use activities and its topography,which primarily consists of steep slopes and mountainous areas.Furthermore,climate change frequently exposes this basin to drought,which negatively affects soil and water conservation.However,recent studies have rarely shown how soil reacts to drought,such as soil erosion.Therefore,the purpose of this study is to evaluate the relationship between drought and soil erosion in the Langat River Basin.We analyzed drought indices using Landsat 8 satellite images in November 2021,and created the normalized differential water index(NDWI)via Landsat 8 data to produce a drought map.We used the revised universal soil loss equation(RUSLE)model to predict soil erosion.We verified an association between the NDWI and soil erosion data using a correlation analysis.The results revealed that the southern and northern regions of the study area experienced drought events.We predicted an average annual soil erosion of approximately 58.11 t/(hm^(2)·a).Analysis of the association between the NDWI and soil erosion revealed a strong positive correlation,with a Pearson correlation coefficient of 0.86.We assumed that the slope length and steepness factor was the primary contributor to soil erosion in the study area.As a result,these findings can help authorities plan effective measures to reduce the impacts of drought and soil erosion in the future.展开更多
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(11671403,11671236,12101192)Henan Provincial General Natural Science Foundation Project(232300420113)。
文摘In this paper,we mainly focus on a type of nonlinear Choquard equations with nonconstant potential.Under appropriate hypotheses on potential function and nonlinear terms,we prove that the above Choquard equation with prescribed 2-norm has some normalized solutions by introducing variational methods.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(11671403,11671236)Henan Provincial General Natural Science Foundation Project(232300420113)。
文摘This article studies a class of nonlinear Kirchhoff equations with exponential critical growth,trapping potential,and perturbation.Under appropriate assumptions about f and h,the article obtained the existence of normalized positive solutions for this equation via the Trudinger-Moser inequality and variational methods.Moreover,these solutions are also ground state solutions.Additionally,the article also characterized the asymptotic behavior of solutions.The results of this article expand the research of relevant literature.
基金supported by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation under the MCI/AEI/FEDER project number PID2021-123543OBC21.
文摘Anomaly detection in wind turbines involves emphasizing its ability to improve operational efficiency,reduce maintenance costs,extend their lifespan,and enhance reliability in the wind energy sector.This is particularly necessary in offshore wind,currently one of the most critical assets for achieving sustainable energy generation goals,due to the harsh marine environment and the difficulty of maintenance tasks.To address this problem,this work proposes a data-driven methodology for detecting power generation anomalies in offshore wind turbines,using normalized and linearized operational data.The proposed framework transforms heterogeneous wind speed and power measurements into a unified scale,enabling the development of a new wind power index(WPi)that quantifies deviations from expected performance.Additionally,spatial and temporal coherence analyses of turbines within a wind farm ensure the validity of these normalized measurements across different wind turbine models and operating conditions.Furthermore,a Support Vector Machine(SVM)refines the classification process,effectively distinguishing measurement errors from actual power generation failures.Validation of this strategy using real-world data from the Alpha Ventus wind farm demonstrates that the proposed approach not only improves predictive maintenance but also optimizes energy production,highlighting its potential for broad application in offshore wind installations.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12461024)the Natural Science Research Project of Department of Education of Guizhou Province(Nos.QJJ2023012,QJJ2023061,QJJ2023062)the Natural Science Research Project of Guizhou Minzu University(No.GZMUZK[2022]YB06)。
文摘In this paper,we consider the p-Laplacian Schrödinger-Poisson equation with L^(2)-norm constraint-Δ_(p)u+|u|^(p-2)u+λu+(1/4π|x|*|u|^(2))u=|u|^(q-2)u,x∈R^(3),where 2≤p<3,5p/3<q<p*=3p/3-p,λ>0 is a Lagrange multiplier.We obtain the critical point of the corresponding functional of the problem on mass constraint by the variational method and the Mountain pass lemma,and then find a normalized solution to this equation.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11671403 and 11671236)Henan Provincial General Natural Science Foundation Project(Grant No.232300420113)。
文摘In this paper,we study high energy normalized solutions for the following Schr?dinger equation{-Δu+V(x)u+λu=f(u),in R^(2),∫_(R^(2))|u|^(2)dx=c,where c>0,λ∈R will appear as a Lagrange multiplier,V(x)=ω|x|2 represents a trapping potential,and f has an exponential critical growth.Under the appropriate assumptions of f,we have obtained the existence of normalized solutions to the above Schr?dinger equation by introducing a variational method.And these solutions are also high energy solutions with positive energy.
基金supported by the National Institute of Environmental Research(NIER)funded by the Ministry of Environment(No.NIER-2019-04-02-039)supported by Particulate Matter Management Specialized Graduate Program through the Korea Environmental Industry&Technology Institute(KEITI)funded by the Ministry of Environment(MOE).
文摘Fine particulatematter(PM_(2.5))samples were collected in two neighboring cities,Beijing and Baoding,China.High-concentration events of PM_(2.5) in which the average mass concentration exceeded 75μg/m^(3) were frequently observed during the heating season.Dispersion Normalized Positive Matrix Factorization was applied for the source apportionment of PM_(2.5) as minimize the dilution effects of meteorology and better reflect the source strengths in these two cities.Secondary nitrate had the highest contribution for Beijing(37.3%),and residential heating/biomass burning was the largest for Baoding(27.1%).Secondary nitrate,mobile,biomass burning,district heating,oil combustion,aged sea salt sources showed significant differences between the heating and non-heating seasons in Beijing for same period(2019.01.10–2019.08.22)(Mann-Whitney Rank Sum Test P<0.05).In case of Baoding,soil,residential heating/biomass burning,incinerator,coal combustion,oil combustion sources showed significant differences.The results of Pearson correlation analysis for the common sources between the two cities showed that long-range transported sources and some sources with seasonal patterns such as oil combustion and soil had high correlation coefficients.Conditional Bivariate Probability Function(CBPF)was used to identify the inflow directions for the sources,and joint-PSCF(Potential Source Contribution Function)was performed to determine the common potential source areas for sources affecting both cities.These models facilitated a more precise verification of city-specific influences on PM_(2.5) sources.The results of this study will aid in prioritizing air pollution mitigation strategies during the heating season and strengthening air quality management to reduce the impact of downwind neighboring cities.
基金supported by the NSFC(12271184)the Guangzhou Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2024A04J10001).
文摘In the present paper,we prove the existence,non-existence and multiplicity of positive normalized solutions(λ_(c),u_(c))∈R×H^(1)(R^(N))to the general Kirchhoff problem-M■,satisfying the normalization constraint f_(R)^N u^2dx=c,where M∈C([0,∞))is a given function satisfying some suitable assumptions.Our argument is not by the classical variational method,but by a global branch approach developed by Jeanjean et al.[J Math Pures Appl,2024,183:44–75]and a direct correspondence,so we can handle in a unified way the nonlinearities g(s),which are either mass subcritical,mass critical or mass supercritical.
基金Supported by the Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation of Guangdong Province(Grant No.2022A1515010644)。
文摘In this paper,we study the existence of solutions for Kirchhoff equation■with mass constraint condition■where a,b,c>0,μ∈R,2<q<p<6,andλ∈R appears as a Lagrange multiplier.For the range of p and q,the Sobolev critical exponent 6 and mass critical exponent143are involved where corresponding energy functional is unbounded from below on Sc.We consider the focusing case,i.e.,μ>0 when(p,q)belongs to a certain domain in R2.We prove the existence of normalized solutions by using constraint minimization,concentration compactness principle and Minimax methods.We partially extend the results which have been studied.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11961041,12261055)the Natural Science Foundation of Gansu Province(Grant No.21JR11RA065)。
文摘In this paper,we give some sufficient conditions for a graph to be traceable in terms of its order and size.As applications,the normalized Laplacian spectral conditions for a graph to be traceable are established.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.U2167209 and 12175114)the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2021YFF0603600).
文摘The rise in breast cancer diagnoses among Chinese women has necessitated the use of X-ray breast screening,which carries a radiation risk.This study aimed to provide a dosimetry protocol for the Chinese female population to replace the traditional standard that utilizes simplified breast models,for the accurate estimation of the mean glandular dose of a patient undergoing digital breast tomosynthesis(DBT).The first set of detailed Chinese female breast models and representative breast parameters was constructed.Considering backscatter radiation and computational efficiency,we improved the combination of these models and the Chinese reference adult female whole-body voxel phantom.Image acquisition for four commercial DBT systems that are widely employed in China was simulated using the Monte Carlo method to obtain the normalized glandular dose coefficients of DBT(D_(gN)^(DBT))and the glandular depth dose(D_(g)^(dep)(z))for different breast characteristics and X-ray spectra.We calculated a series of D_(gN)^(DBT) values for breasts with different percentage mass glandularities(5%,25%,50%,75%,and 100%)and compressed breast thicknesses(2,3,4,5,6,and 7 cm)at various tube potentials(25,28,30,32,35,and 49 kV)and target/filter combinations(W/Rh,W/Al,Mo/Mo,Rh/Rh,and Rh/Ag).The parameter dependence of the breast characteristics and beam conditions on D_(gN)^(DBT) in detailed breast models was investigated.The D_(gN)^(DBT) results were 14.6-51.0%lower than those of the traditional dosimetry standard in China.The difference in D_(gN)^(DBT) was mainly due to a decrease in the depth of the main energy deposition area caused by the glandular distribution along the depth direction.The results obtained in this study may be used to improve breast dosimetry in China and provide more detailed information on risk assessment during DBT.
基金supported by the BIT Research and Innovation Promoting Project(2023YCXY046)the NSFC(11771468,11971027,11971061,12171497 and 12271028)+1 种基金the BNSF(1222017)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities。
文摘In this paper,we are concerned with solutions to the fractional Schrodinger-Poisson system■ with prescribed mass ∫_(R^(3))|u|^(2)dx=a^(2),where a> 0 is a prescribed number,μ> 0 is a paremeter,s ∈(0,1),2 <q <2_(s)^(*),and 2_(s)^(*)=6/(3-2s) is the fractional critical Sobolev exponent.In the L2-subcritical case,we show the existence of multiple normalized solutions by using the genus theory and the truncation technique;in the L^(2)-supercritical case,we obtain a couple of normalized solutions by developing a fiber map.Under both cases,to recover the loss of compactness of the energy functional caused by the doubly critical growth,we need to adopt the concentration-compactness principle.Our results complement and improve upon some existing studies on the fractional Schrodinger-Poisson system with a nonlocal critical term.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11671403 and 11671236)Henan Provincial General Natural Science Foundation Project(Grant No.232300420113)National Natural Science Foundation of China Youth Foud of China Youth Foud(Grant No.12101192).
文摘In this paper,we mainly focus on the following Choquard equation-{△u-V(x)(I_(a*)|u|^(p))|u|^(p-2)u=λu,x∈R^(N),u∈H^(1)(R^(N))where N≥1,λ∈R will arise as a Lagrange multiplier,0<a<N and N+a/N<p<N+a+2/N Under appropriate hypotheses on V(x),we prove that the above Choquard equation has a normalized ground state solution by utilizing variational methods.
文摘The abandonment of date palm grove of the former Al-Ahsa Oasis in the eastern region of Saudi Arabia has resulted in the conversion of delicate agricultural area into urban area.The current state of the oasis is influenced by both expansion and degradation factors.Therefore,it is important to study the spatiotemporal variation of vegetation cover for the sustainable management of oasis resources.This study used Landsat satellite images in 1987,2002,and 2021 to monitor the spatiotemporal variation of vegetation cover in the Al-Ahsa Oasis,applied multi-temporal Normalized Difference Vegetation Index(NDVI)data spanning from 1987 to 2021 to assess environmental and spatiotemporal variations that have occurred in the Al-Ahsa Oasis,and investigated the factors influencing these variation.This study reveals that there is a significant improvement in the ecological environment of the oasis during 1987–2021,with increase of NDVI values being higher than 0.10.In 2021,the highest NDVI value is generally above 0.70,while the lowest value remains largely unchanged.However,there is a remarkable increase in NDVI values between 0.20 and 0.30.The area of low NDVI values(0.00–0.20)has remained almost stable,but the region with high NDVI values(above 0.70)expands during 1987–2021.Furthermore,this study finds that in 1987–2002,the increase of vegetation cover is most notable in the northern region of the study area,whereas from 2002 to 2021,the increase of vegetation cover is mainly concentrated in the northern and southern regions of the study area.From 1987 to 2021,NDVI values exhibit the most pronounced variation,with a significant increase in the“green”zone(characterized by NDVI values exceeding 0.40),indicating a substantial enhancement in the ecological environment of the oasis.The NDVI classification is validated through 50 ground validation points in the study area,demonstrating a mean accuracy of 92.00%in the detection of vegetation cover.In general,both the user’s and producer’s accuracies of NDVI classification are extremely high in 1987,2002,and 2021.Finally,this study suggests that environmental authorities should strengthen their overall forestry project arrangements to combat sand encroachment and enhance the ecological environment of the Al-Ahsa Oasis.
文摘The Langat River Basin in Malaysia is vulnerable to soil erosion risks because of its exposure to intensive land use activities and its topography,which primarily consists of steep slopes and mountainous areas.Furthermore,climate change frequently exposes this basin to drought,which negatively affects soil and water conservation.However,recent studies have rarely shown how soil reacts to drought,such as soil erosion.Therefore,the purpose of this study is to evaluate the relationship between drought and soil erosion in the Langat River Basin.We analyzed drought indices using Landsat 8 satellite images in November 2021,and created the normalized differential water index(NDWI)via Landsat 8 data to produce a drought map.We used the revised universal soil loss equation(RUSLE)model to predict soil erosion.We verified an association between the NDWI and soil erosion data using a correlation analysis.The results revealed that the southern and northern regions of the study area experienced drought events.We predicted an average annual soil erosion of approximately 58.11 t/(hm^(2)·a).Analysis of the association between the NDWI and soil erosion revealed a strong positive correlation,with a Pearson correlation coefficient of 0.86.We assumed that the slope length and steepness factor was the primary contributor to soil erosion in the study area.As a result,these findings can help authorities plan effective measures to reduce the impacts of drought and soil erosion in the future.
