Coastal zones are dynamic interfaces responding to complex natural processes and anthropogenic pressures.Monitoring shoreline evolution is essential for sustainable coastal management,particularly given climate change...Coastal zones are dynamic interfaces responding to complex natural processes and anthropogenic pressures.Monitoring shoreline evolution is essential for sustainable coastal management,particularly given climate change,urban expansion,and sediment flux disruption.This study investigates shoreline changes along Morocco’s northern Atlantic coast from 1990 to 2023,an area of strategic economic importance and environmental vulnerability.Landsat satellite imagery and geospatial techniques,including the Digital Shoreline Analysis System(DSAS v5.1)and the Normalized Difference Water Index(NDWI),provided a high-resolution,diachronic assessment.Shoreline extraction and image enhancement were conducted with ENVI software,and change detection utilized Linear Regression Rate(LRR)and End Point Rate(EPR)indicators.Results revealed significant spatial variability:sectors like northern Moulay Bousselham and Chlihat showed pronounced accretion(+3.2 to+4.7 m/year),while areas such as Tahaddart and southern Mehdia experienced severe erosion(up to−3.4 m/year).The total net eroded area exceeds 58,000 m².Trends correlate strongly with hydrodynamic forces,upstream damming,sediment extraction,and extreme weather events,notably storms in 2014 and 2017.Findings align with studies highlighting compounded effects of sediment starvation and sea-level rise.By integrating remote sensing,time-series analysis,and uncertainty quantification,this research provides insights into the primary drivers of shoreline dynamics,emphasizing the urgent need for adaptive,evidence-based coastal management strategies,including regulation of sand mining,sediment buffer restoration,and soft-engineering solutions.展开更多
This study explains the multi-decadal shoreline changes along the coast of Kanyakumari from 1980 to2020.The shorelines are extracted from the Landsat images to estimate the shoreline dynamics and future predictions us...This study explains the multi-decadal shoreline changes along the coast of Kanyakumari from 1980 to2020.The shorelines are extracted from the Landsat images to estimate the shoreline dynamics and future predictions using Digital Shoreline Analysis System(DSAS).By the estimation of End Point Rate(EPR)and Linear Regression Rate(LRR),it is quantified that the maximum erosion is 5.01 m/yr(EPR)and 6.13 m/yr(LRR)consistently with the maximum accretion of 3.77 m/yr(EPR)and 3.11 m/yr(LRR)along the entire coastal stretch of 77 km.The future shoreline predicted using the Kalman filter forecasted that Inayam,Periyakattuthurai and Kodimunai are highly prone to erosion with a shift of 170 m,157 m and 145 m by 2030 and 194 m,182 m and 165 m by 2040 towards the land.Also,the western coast is highly prone to erosion and it is predicted that certain villages are prone to loss of economy and livelihood.The outcome of this study may guide the coastal researchers to understand the evolution and decisionmakers to evolve with alternative sustainable management plans in the future.展开更多
Considering the pivotal role of single-wavelength anomalous diffraction(SAD) in macromolecular crystallography,our objective was to introduce DSAS,a novel program designed for efficient anomalous scattering substructu...Considering the pivotal role of single-wavelength anomalous diffraction(SAD) in macromolecular crystallography,our objective was to introduce DSAS,a novel program designed for efficient anomalous scattering substructure determination.DSAS stands out with its core components:a modified phase-retrieval algorithm and automated parameter tuning.The software boasts an intuitive graphical user interface(GUI),facilitating seamless input of essential data and real-time monitoring.Extensive testing on DSAS has involved diverse datasets,encompassing proteins,nucleic acids,and various anomalous scatters such as sulfur(S),selenium(Se),metals,and halogens.The results confirm DSAS’s exceptional performance in accurately determining heavy atom positions,making it a highly effective tool in the field.展开更多
Water-cooled system have significantly enhanced the power generation efficiency of offshore wind turbines.However,these innovative systems are susceptible to substantial biological fouling,maintenance challenges,and h...Water-cooled system have significantly enhanced the power generation efficiency of offshore wind turbines.However,these innovative systems are susceptible to substantial biological fouling,maintenance challenges,and high upkeep costs.Therefore,the development of a specialized front-end filter tailored for direct current water-cooled system is importance.This involves the integration of dimensionally stable anode(DSA)and nickel alloy cathode,valued for their corrosion resistance in seawater,into a novel front-end filter system for Water-cooled applications.This system has the dual capability of generating hydrogen and chlorine for self-cleaning purposes.Implementing a flushing pulse electrolysis mode,it effectively mitigates electrode failure induced by cathodic calcium and magnesium deposition,thereby significantly prolonging electrode lifespan.Laboratory tests comprising system assembly and performance evaluations were conducted,with the system programmed to operate for 5 minutes every 24 hours under continuous flushing by natural seawater to simulate real-world conditions.After more than 11 months of continuous flushing,observations reveal that the DSA mesh and nickel alloy mesh maintain intact structural integrity and normal functioning.Subsequent 1꞉1 physical prototype Sea trial further validated the soundness of the system design and electrolytic control parameters.展开更多
One of the pathways to attain NET ZERO is CO_(2)injection into deep saline aquifers(DSAs),which alters the saturation and pore pressure of the reservoir rocks,hence the effective stress,sʹ.This,in turn,would change th...One of the pathways to attain NET ZERO is CO_(2)injection into deep saline aquifers(DSAs),which alters the saturation and pore pressure of the reservoir rocks,hence the effective stress,sʹ.This,in turn,would change their geomechanical(i.e.peak deviatoric stress,elastic modulus,Poisson's ratio)and petrophysical(porosity and permeability)properties.Such a situation might trigger geo-hazards,like induced seismicity,ground deformation,caprock failure.Hence,reducing the risk of such hazards necessitates quantifying the spatial and temporal changes in sʹ,under specific CO_(2)and/or brine saturation,designated as S_(CO2)and S_(b),respectively,and resultant pore pressure.With this in view,a conceptual model depicting the reservoir,demarcated by five zones based on variations in saturation,pore-pressure,temperature,etc.,and the corresponding effective stress equations have been proposed based on the available literature.Furthermore,a critical review of literature has been carried out to decipher the limitations and contradictions associated with the findings from(i)laboratory studies to estimate S_(CO2)employing pwave velocity and electrical resistivity,(ii)analytical and numerical approaches for estimating the variation of pore-pressure in the reservoir rocks,and(iii)laboratory studies on variation in geomechanical and petrophysical properties under the conditions representative of the above-mentioned zones of the conceptual model.The authors consider that extensive experiments should be conducted on the rocks from different sources and tested under various conditions of the CO_(2)injection to validate the proposed model for the execution of risk-free CO_(2)storage in DSAs.展开更多
文摘Coastal zones are dynamic interfaces responding to complex natural processes and anthropogenic pressures.Monitoring shoreline evolution is essential for sustainable coastal management,particularly given climate change,urban expansion,and sediment flux disruption.This study investigates shoreline changes along Morocco’s northern Atlantic coast from 1990 to 2023,an area of strategic economic importance and environmental vulnerability.Landsat satellite imagery and geospatial techniques,including the Digital Shoreline Analysis System(DSAS v5.1)and the Normalized Difference Water Index(NDWI),provided a high-resolution,diachronic assessment.Shoreline extraction and image enhancement were conducted with ENVI software,and change detection utilized Linear Regression Rate(LRR)and End Point Rate(EPR)indicators.Results revealed significant spatial variability:sectors like northern Moulay Bousselham and Chlihat showed pronounced accretion(+3.2 to+4.7 m/year),while areas such as Tahaddart and southern Mehdia experienced severe erosion(up to−3.4 m/year).The total net eroded area exceeds 58,000 m².Trends correlate strongly with hydrodynamic forces,upstream damming,sediment extraction,and extreme weather events,notably storms in 2014 and 2017.Findings align with studies highlighting compounded effects of sediment starvation and sea-level rise.By integrating remote sensing,time-series analysis,and uncertainty quantification,this research provides insights into the primary drivers of shoreline dynamics,emphasizing the urgent need for adaptive,evidence-based coastal management strategies,including regulation of sand mining,sediment buffer restoration,and soft-engineering solutions.
文摘This study explains the multi-decadal shoreline changes along the coast of Kanyakumari from 1980 to2020.The shorelines are extracted from the Landsat images to estimate the shoreline dynamics and future predictions using Digital Shoreline Analysis System(DSAS).By the estimation of End Point Rate(EPR)and Linear Regression Rate(LRR),it is quantified that the maximum erosion is 5.01 m/yr(EPR)and 6.13 m/yr(LRR)consistently with the maximum accretion of 3.77 m/yr(EPR)and 3.11 m/yr(LRR)along the entire coastal stretch of 77 km.The future shoreline predicted using the Kalman filter forecasted that Inayam,Periyakattuthurai and Kodimunai are highly prone to erosion with a shift of 170 m,157 m and 145 m by 2030 and 194 m,182 m and 165 m by 2040 towards the land.Also,the western coast is highly prone to erosion and it is predicted that certain villages are prone to loss of economy and livelihood.The outcome of this study may guide the coastal researchers to understand the evolution and decisionmakers to evolve with alternative sustainable management plans in the future.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.32371280 and T2350011)。
文摘Considering the pivotal role of single-wavelength anomalous diffraction(SAD) in macromolecular crystallography,our objective was to introduce DSAS,a novel program designed for efficient anomalous scattering substructure determination.DSAS stands out with its core components:a modified phase-retrieval algorithm and automated parameter tuning.The software boasts an intuitive graphical user interface(GUI),facilitating seamless input of essential data and real-time monitoring.Extensive testing on DSAS has involved diverse datasets,encompassing proteins,nucleic acids,and various anomalous scatters such as sulfur(S),selenium(Se),metals,and halogens.The results confirm DSAS’s exceptional performance in accurately determining heavy atom positions,making it a highly effective tool in the field.
基金Supported by the Project of Design of Anti-corrosion and Anti-fouling Solutions for Offshore Wind Power Water-Cooled Systems(No.E428161)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42176047)。
文摘Water-cooled system have significantly enhanced the power generation efficiency of offshore wind turbines.However,these innovative systems are susceptible to substantial biological fouling,maintenance challenges,and high upkeep costs.Therefore,the development of a specialized front-end filter tailored for direct current water-cooled system is importance.This involves the integration of dimensionally stable anode(DSA)and nickel alloy cathode,valued for their corrosion resistance in seawater,into a novel front-end filter system for Water-cooled applications.This system has the dual capability of generating hydrogen and chlorine for self-cleaning purposes.Implementing a flushing pulse electrolysis mode,it effectively mitigates electrode failure induced by cathodic calcium and magnesium deposition,thereby significantly prolonging electrode lifespan.Laboratory tests comprising system assembly and performance evaluations were conducted,with the system programmed to operate for 5 minutes every 24 hours under continuous flushing by natural seawater to simulate real-world conditions.After more than 11 months of continuous flushing,observations reveal that the DSA mesh and nickel alloy mesh maintain intact structural integrity and normal functioning.Subsequent 1꞉1 physical prototype Sea trial further validated the soundness of the system design and electrolytic control parameters.
基金The authors would like to acknowledge the grant of fellowship(DST/TMD/EWO/2K21/ACT/2021/02(G))under Project SHARP,received from the Department of Science and Technology,Government of India.
文摘One of the pathways to attain NET ZERO is CO_(2)injection into deep saline aquifers(DSAs),which alters the saturation and pore pressure of the reservoir rocks,hence the effective stress,sʹ.This,in turn,would change their geomechanical(i.e.peak deviatoric stress,elastic modulus,Poisson's ratio)and petrophysical(porosity and permeability)properties.Such a situation might trigger geo-hazards,like induced seismicity,ground deformation,caprock failure.Hence,reducing the risk of such hazards necessitates quantifying the spatial and temporal changes in sʹ,under specific CO_(2)and/or brine saturation,designated as S_(CO2)and S_(b),respectively,and resultant pore pressure.With this in view,a conceptual model depicting the reservoir,demarcated by five zones based on variations in saturation,pore-pressure,temperature,etc.,and the corresponding effective stress equations have been proposed based on the available literature.Furthermore,a critical review of literature has been carried out to decipher the limitations and contradictions associated with the findings from(i)laboratory studies to estimate S_(CO2)employing pwave velocity and electrical resistivity,(ii)analytical and numerical approaches for estimating the variation of pore-pressure in the reservoir rocks,and(iii)laboratory studies on variation in geomechanical and petrophysical properties under the conditions representative of the above-mentioned zones of the conceptual model.The authors consider that extensive experiments should be conducted on the rocks from different sources and tested under various conditions of the CO_(2)injection to validate the proposed model for the execution of risk-free CO_(2)storage in DSAs.
