To prepare a conductive polymer actuator with decent performance,a self-built experimental platform for the preparation of polypyrrole film is employed.One of the essential goals is to examine the mechanical character...To prepare a conductive polymer actuator with decent performance,a self-built experimental platform for the preparation of polypyrrole film is employed.One of the essential goals is to examine the mechanical characteristics of the actuator in the presence of various combinations of process parameters,combined with the orthogonal test method of"four factors and three levels".The bending and sensing characteristics of actuators of various sizes are methodically examined using a self-made bending polypyrrole actuator.The functional relationship between the bending displacement and the output voltage signal is established by studying the characteristics of the actuator sensor subjected to various degrees of bending.The experimental results reveal that the bending displacement of the actuator tip almost exhibits a linear variation as a function of length and width.When the voltage reaches 0.8 V,the bending speed of the actuator tends to be stable.Finally,the mechanical properties of the self-assembled polypyrrole actuator are verified by the design and fabrication of the microgripper.展开更多
With the rapid development of science and technology,new sensing technology has been used increasingly in mechatronics system,for the system of intelligent,automation and efficiency,provide strong support.Emerging sen...With the rapid development of science and technology,new sensing technology has been used increasingly in mechatronics system,for the system of intelligent,automation and efficiency,provide strong support.Emerging sensor technology in electromechanical integration system of innovative applications not only promote the system of intelligent upgrade,also for its wide application in the field of multiple provides a strong support,and along with the advance of technology and application scenario development,emerging sensor technology in electromechanical integration system to play a more important role.In this regard,this paper first expounds the overview of emerging sensing technology,then analyzes the innovation and integration of emerging sensing technology and mechatronics system,and finally further explores the practical application of emerging sensing technology in mechatronics system,in order to provide some reference for relevant researchers.展开更多
The growing demand for the miniaturization and multifunctionality of optoelectronic devices has promoted the development of transparent ferroelectrics.However,it is difficult for the superior multiple optical properti...The growing demand for the miniaturization and multifunctionality of optoelectronic devices has promoted the development of transparent ferroelectrics.However,it is difficult for the superior multiple optical properties of these materials to be compatible with the excellent ferroelectricity and piezoelectricity in transparent ceramics.Here,we successfully synthesized Bi/Eu codoped eco-friendly K0.5Na0.5NbO3transparent-ferroelectric ceramics with photo luminescence(PL)behavior,photochromic(PC)reactions and temperature-responsive PL.Based on the distinct optical properties of ceramics at different temperature ranges(room temperature and ultralow temperature),high utilization of multiple optical functions was realized.At room temperature,the PC behavior induced PL modulation contrast reaches 75.2%(at 592 nm),which can be applied in the optical information storage field.In the ultralow temperature range,the ceramics exhibit excellent sensitivity(with a maximum relative sensitivity of26.32%/K)via fluorescence intensity ratio technology and exhibit great application potential in noncontact optical temperature measurements.Additionally,the change in the PL intensity at different wavelengths(I_(614)/I_(592))can serve as a reliable indicator for detecting the occurrence of the phase transition from rhombohedral to orthorhombic at low temperature.This work provides a feasible paradigm for realizing the integration of ferroelectricity and multifarious optical properties in a single optoelectronic material.展开更多
Upconversion luminescent(UCL)materials have broad application prospects in the field of temperature sensing;thus,improving the luminescence performance and temperature measurement sensitivity of upconversion phosphors...Upconversion luminescent(UCL)materials have broad application prospects in the field of temperature sensing;thus,improving the luminescence performance and temperature measurement sensitivity of upconversion phosphors is highly important.In this study,SrAl_(2)Si_(2)O_(8)with good thermal stability was doped with Ho^(3+)and Yb^(3+),and the optimal concentration was determined to be S rAl_(2)Si_(2)O_(8):1%Ho^(3+),12%Yb^(3+)(in mole fraction).A series of(Sr_(0.87-x)Ba_(x))Al_(2)Si_(2)O_(8):1%Ho^(3+),12%Yb^(3+)phosphor samples was prepared by using a cationic substitution strategy and further doping Ba^(2+)to replace the Sr^(2+)lattice in the matrix.The re sults show that the introduction of Ba^(2+)effectively replaces Sr^(2+)and significantly increases the upconversion fluorescence emission intensity of SrAl_(2)Si_(2)O_(8):1%Ho^(3+),12%Yb^(3+)by approximately 2.9times.The temperature sensing properties of SrAl_(2)Si_(2)O_(8):1%Ho^(3+),12%Yb^(3+)and Sr_(0.3)7Ba_(0.5)0Al_(2)Si_(2)O_(8):1%Ho^(3+),12%Yb^(3+)were investigated.The Ho^(3+)-based5F5and5S2/5F4nonthermal coupled energy level fluorescence intensity ratio(FIR)techniques in the Ba_(0.3)7S r_(0.50)Al_(2)Si_(2)O_(8):1%Ho^(3+),12%Yb^(3+)phosphors show a maximum temperature measurement absolute sensitivity of 4.32%/K at 573 K and a maximum relative sensitivity of 1.08%/K at 373 K;these values are 5.8 and 3.2 times greater,respectively,than that of the non-Ba^(2+)-doped SrAl_(2)Si_(2)O_(8):1%Ho^(3+),12%Yb^(3+)phosphor.These results not only confirm the effectiveness of the cation substitution strategy in enhancing the upconversion luminescence performance and temperature sensing characteristics but also provide a scientific basis for the design of high-performance optical temperature sensors.展开更多
In quorum sensing （QS） process, bacteria regulate gene expression by utilizing small signaling molecules called autoinducers in response to a variety of environmental cues. Autoinducer 2 （AI-2）, a QS signaling mol...In quorum sensing （QS） process, bacteria regulate gene expression by utilizing small signaling molecules called autoinducers in response to a variety of environmental cues. Autoinducer 2 （AI-2）, a QS signaling molecule proposed to be involved in interspecies communication, is produced by many species of gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. In Escherichia coil and Salmonella typhimurium, the extracellular AI-2 is imported into the cell by a transporter encoded by the lsr operon. Upstream of the lsr operon, there is a divergently transcribed gene encoding LsrR, which was reported previously to repress the transcription of the lsr operon and itself. Here, we have demonstrated for the first time that LsrR represses the transcription of the lsr operon and itself by directly binding to their promoters using gel shift and DNase I footprinting assays. The β-galactosidase reporter assays further suggest that two motifs in both the lsrR and lsrA promoter regions are crucial for the LsrR binding. Furthermore, in agreement with the conclusion that phosphorylated AI-2 can relieve the repression of LsrR in previous studies, our data show that phospho- AI-2 renders LsrR unable to bind to its own promoter in vitro.展开更多
The urban thermal distribution characteristics and its variation are dynamically monitored and synthetically analyzed by using GIS technology. The meteorological satellite data serve as main information source, assist...The urban thermal distribution characteristics and its variation are dynamically monitored and synthetically analyzed by using GIS technology. The meteorological satellite data serve as main information source, assisted as auxiliary information sources by the landsat satellite TM data, land use thematic maps and meteorological observed data. A correlated pattern on the ground surface brightness temperatures and air temperatures has been studied and established with good performance of application.展开更多
Floods often cause significant crop loss in the United States. Timely and objective information on flood-related crop loss, such as flooded acreage and degree of crop damage, is very important for crop monitoring and ...Floods often cause significant crop loss in the United States. Timely and objective information on flood-related crop loss, such as flooded acreage and degree of crop damage, is very important for crop monitoring and risk management in ag- ricultural and disaster-related decision-making at many concerned agencies. Currently concerned agencies mostly rely on field surveys to obtain crop loss information and compensate farmers＇ loss claim. Such methods are expensive, labor intensive, and time consumptive, especially for a large flood that affects a large geographic area. The results from such methods suffer from inaccuracy, subjectiveness, untimeliness, and lack of reproducibility. Recent studies have demonstrated that Earth observation （EO） data could be used in post-flood crop loss assessment for a large geographic area objectively, timely, accurately, and cost effectively. However, there is no operational decision support system, which employs such EO-based data and algorithms for operational flood-related crop decision-making. This paper describes the development of an EO-based flood crop loss assessment cyber-service system, RF-CLASS, for supporting flood-related crop statistics and insurance decision-making. Based on the service-orientated architecture, RF-CLASS has been implemented with open interoperability specifications to facilitate the interoperability with EO data systems, particularly the National Aeronautics and Space Administration （NASA） Earth Observing System Data and Information System （EOSDIS）, for automatically fetching the input data from the data systems. Validated EO algorithms have been implemented as web services in the system to operationally produce a set of flood-related products from EO data, such as flood frequency, flooded acreage, and degree of crop damage, for supporting decision-making in flood statistics and flood crop insurance policy. The system leverages recent advances in the remote sensing-based flood monitoring and assessment, the near-real-time availability of EO data, the service-oriented architecture, geospatial interoperability standards, and the standard-based geospatial web service technology. The prototypical system has automatically generated the flood crop loss products and demonstrated the feasibility of using such products to improve the agricultural decision-making. Evaluation of system by the end-user agencies indicates that significant improvement on flood-related crop decision-making has been achieved with the system.展开更多
Tm3+-doped transparent oxyfluoride glass ceramics containing BaYbxY((1-x))F5 nanocrystals were prepared via high temperature solid phase melting method,of which up-conversion emission is achieved by the Yb3+-mediated ...Tm3+-doped transparent oxyfluoride glass ceramics containing BaYbxY((1-x))F5 nanocrystals were prepared via high temperature solid phase melting method,of which up-conversion emission is achieved by the Yb3+-mediated energy transfer process.The required photon number of Tm3+ions emissions in BaYbxY(1-x)F5 nanocrystals was calculated through the luminescence spectra,revealing the strong dependence of energy transfer mechanism on Yb3+ions concentration.Meanwhile,based on the fluore scence intensity ratio technology,the effect of different energy transfer mechanism on the temperature sensitivity was investigated by the temperature-dependent luminescence intensity of thermally coupled energy levels of Tm3+:1G4(a),1G4(b).The obtained sensitivity decreases with the increase of Yb3+ions content,which is mainly attributed to the changes in photon absorption process of Tm^3+:1G4(b).展开更多
The spatial and temporal dynamics of soil erosion in Xingguo County, Jiangxi Province, China were studied using multi-period remote sensing images and GIS. The results indicated that the soil erosion status of the reg...The spatial and temporal dynamics of soil erosion in Xingguo County, Jiangxi Province, China were studied using multi-period remote sensing images and GIS. The results indicated that the soil erosion status of the region has been improving, particularly since the 1980s, with the erosion rate showing an evident decline over the past 30 years. The improvement showed not only in the decline of eroded soil area, but also with the reduction in the extent of erosion. The extent of erosion mainly changed by one level, and the change primarily occurred with the severely or moderately eroded soil types. However, in general, soil erosion was still an overriding problem in the region with some areas becoming more serious, especially those with large quantities of granite.展开更多
Using three-phase remote sensing images of China-Brazil Earth Resources Satellite 02B (CBERS02B) and Landsat-5 TM, tobacco field was extracted by the analysis of time series image based on the different phenological c...Using three-phase remote sensing images of China-Brazil Earth Resources Satellite 02B (CBERS02B) and Landsat-5 TM, tobacco field was extracted by the analysis of time series image based on the different phenological characteristics between tobacco and other crops. The spectral characteristics of tobacco and corn in luxuriant growth stage are very similar, which makes them difficult to be distinguished using a single-phase remote sensing image. Field film after tobacco seedlings transplanting can be used as significant sign to identify tobacco. Remote sensing interpre- tation map based on the fusion image of TM and CBERS02B's High-Resolution (HR) camera image was used as stan- dard reference material to evaluate the classification accuracy of Spectral Angle Mapper (SAM) and Maximum Like- lihood Classifier (MLC) for time series image based on full samples test method. SAM has higher classification accu- racy and stability than MLC in dealing with time series image. The accuracy and Kappa of tobacco coverage extracted by SAM are 83.4% and 0.692 respectively, which can achieve the accuracy required by tobacco coverage measurement in a large area.展开更多
We performed a meta-analysis on over 100 studies applying remote sensing(RS)and geographic information systems(GIS)to understand treeline dynamics.A literature search was performed in multiple online databases,includi...We performed a meta-analysis on over 100 studies applying remote sensing(RS)and geographic information systems(GIS)to understand treeline dynamics.A literature search was performed in multiple online databases,including Web of Knowledge(Thomson Reuters),Scopus(Elsevier),BASE(Bielefeld Academic Search Engine),CAB Direct,and Google Scholar using treeline-related queries.We found that RS and GIS use has steadily increased in treeline studies since 2000.Spatialresolution RS and satellite imaging techniques varied from low-resolution MODIS,moderate-resolution Landsat,to high-resolution WorldView and aerial orthophotos.Most papers published in the 1990s used low to moderate resolution sensors such as Landsat Multispectral Scanner and Thematic Mapper,or SPOT PAN(Panchromatic)and MX(Multispectral)RS images.Subsequently,we observed a rise in high-resolution satellite sensors such as ALOS,GeoEye,IKONOS,and WorldView for mapping current and potential treelines.Furthermore,we noticed a shift in emphasis of treeline studies over time:earlier reports focused on mapping treeline positions,whereas RS and GIS are now used to determine the factors that control treeline variation.展开更多
This paper assessed the dynamics in the land use/land cover (LULC) within patterns of the land use/land cover (LULC) in Calabar metropolis. The thermal imageries for 2002, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014 and 2016 were ob...This paper assessed the dynamics in the land use/land cover (LULC) within patterns of the land use/land cover (LULC) in Calabar metropolis. The thermal imageries for 2002, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014 and 2016 were obtained and processed using remote sensing and Arc GIS software package in order to determine the changes that have occurred in the LULC in study area. The result of the LULC thematic maps overall accuracies was computed above 80 percent, which indicates an almost perfect agreement. The findings of this study reveal that, LULC classes by the year 2016 have assumed different dimensions of change from the sizes of their previous sizes in comparison to their current sizes. Land-use pattern changes in the study area were characterized by an increase in the built up class, waterbody (though with a slightly negative change from 2010 to 2012) and a predominant negative trend in dense vegetation and bare land classes;thus, indicating that the future changing trends will pose a depleting threat to the overall LULC. This study has shown that, the changing land use pattern of the area is capable affecting certain characteristics of the environment such as surface temperature. The study recommends that effort should be made by the government to increase urban vegetation around city centers and outliers by embarking on reforestation.展开更多
Since the discovery of acid-sensing ion channels in 1997, their importance in the health of neurons and other non-neuronal cells has gained significant importance. Acid-sensing ion channels play important roles in med...Since the discovery of acid-sensing ion channels in 1997, their importance in the health of neurons and other non-neuronal cells has gained significant importance. Acid-sensing ion channels play important roles in mediating pain sensation during diseases such as stroke, inflammation, arthritis, cancer, and recently migraine. More interestingly, acid-sensing ion channels may explain the sex differences in pain between males and females. Also, the ability of acid-sensing ion channel blockers to exert neuroprotective effects in a number of neurodegenerative diseases has added a new dimension to their therapeutic value. The current failure rate of ～45% of new drugs(due to toxicity issues) and saving of up to 7 years in the life span of drug approval makes drug repurposing a high priority. If acid-sensing ion channels' blockers undergo what is known as "drug repurposing", there is a great potential to bring them as medications with known safety profiles to new patient populations. However, the route of administration remains a big challenge due to their poor penetration of the blood brain and retinal barriers. In this review, the promise of using acid-sensing ion channel blockers as neuroprotective drugs is discussed.展开更多
基金Funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province,Chinal(No.2021JJ60012)。
文摘To prepare a conductive polymer actuator with decent performance,a self-built experimental platform for the preparation of polypyrrole film is employed.One of the essential goals is to examine the mechanical characteristics of the actuator in the presence of various combinations of process parameters,combined with the orthogonal test method of"four factors and three levels".The bending and sensing characteristics of actuators of various sizes are methodically examined using a self-made bending polypyrrole actuator.The functional relationship between the bending displacement and the output voltage signal is established by studying the characteristics of the actuator sensor subjected to various degrees of bending.The experimental results reveal that the bending displacement of the actuator tip almost exhibits a linear variation as a function of length and width.When the voltage reaches 0.8 V,the bending speed of the actuator tends to be stable.Finally,the mechanical properties of the self-assembled polypyrrole actuator are verified by the design and fabrication of the microgripper.
文摘With the rapid development of science and technology,new sensing technology has been used increasingly in mechatronics system,for the system of intelligent,automation and efficiency,provide strong support.Emerging sensor technology in electromechanical integration system of innovative applications not only promote the system of intelligent upgrade,also for its wide application in the field of multiple provides a strong support,and along with the advance of technology and application scenario development,emerging sensor technology in electromechanical integration system to play a more important role.In this regard,this paper first expounds the overview of emerging sensing technology,then analyzes the innovation and integration of emerging sensing technology and mechatronics system,and finally further explores the practical application of emerging sensing technology in mechatronics system,in order to provide some reference for relevant researchers.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52072075,52102126,12104093)the Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province(2021J05122,2021J05123,2022J01087,2022J01552,2023J01259)。
文摘The growing demand for the miniaturization and multifunctionality of optoelectronic devices has promoted the development of transparent ferroelectrics.However,it is difficult for the superior multiple optical properties of these materials to be compatible with the excellent ferroelectricity and piezoelectricity in transparent ceramics.Here,we successfully synthesized Bi/Eu codoped eco-friendly K0.5Na0.5NbO3transparent-ferroelectric ceramics with photo luminescence(PL)behavior,photochromic(PC)reactions and temperature-responsive PL.Based on the distinct optical properties of ceramics at different temperature ranges(room temperature and ultralow temperature),high utilization of multiple optical functions was realized.At room temperature,the PC behavior induced PL modulation contrast reaches 75.2%(at 592 nm),which can be applied in the optical information storage field.In the ultralow temperature range,the ceramics exhibit excellent sensitivity(with a maximum relative sensitivity of26.32%/K)via fluorescence intensity ratio technology and exhibit great application potential in noncontact optical temperature measurements.Additionally,the change in the PL intensity at different wavelengths(I_(614)/I_(592))can serve as a reliable indicator for detecting the occurrence of the phase transition from rhombohedral to orthorhombic at low temperature.This work provides a feasible paradigm for realizing the integration of ferroelectricity and multifarious optical properties in a single optoelectronic material.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(12264050)Natural Science Foundation of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region(2022D01C727)Talent Project of Tianchi Doctoral Program in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region(0301050903)。
文摘Upconversion luminescent(UCL)materials have broad application prospects in the field of temperature sensing;thus,improving the luminescence performance and temperature measurement sensitivity of upconversion phosphors is highly important.In this study,SrAl_(2)Si_(2)O_(8)with good thermal stability was doped with Ho^(3+)and Yb^(3+),and the optimal concentration was determined to be S rAl_(2)Si_(2)O_(8):1%Ho^(3+),12%Yb^(3+)(in mole fraction).A series of(Sr_(0.87-x)Ba_(x))Al_(2)Si_(2)O_(8):1%Ho^(3+),12%Yb^(3+)phosphor samples was prepared by using a cationic substitution strategy and further doping Ba^(2+)to replace the Sr^(2+)lattice in the matrix.The re sults show that the introduction of Ba^(2+)effectively replaces Sr^(2+)and significantly increases the upconversion fluorescence emission intensity of SrAl_(2)Si_(2)O_(8):1%Ho^(3+),12%Yb^(3+)by approximately 2.9times.The temperature sensing properties of SrAl_(2)Si_(2)O_(8):1%Ho^(3+),12%Yb^(3+)and Sr_(0.3)7Ba_(0.5)0Al_(2)Si_(2)O_(8):1%Ho^(3+),12%Yb^(3+)were investigated.The Ho^(3+)-based5F5and5S2/5F4nonthermal coupled energy level fluorescence intensity ratio(FIR)techniques in the Ba_(0.3)7S r_(0.50)Al_(2)Si_(2)O_(8):1%Ho^(3+),12%Yb^(3+)phosphors show a maximum temperature measurement absolute sensitivity of 4.32%/K at 573 K and a maximum relative sensitivity of 1.08%/K at 373 K;these values are 5.8 and 3.2 times greater,respectively,than that of the non-Ba^(2+)-doped SrAl_(2)Si_(2)O_(8):1%Ho^(3+),12%Yb^(3+)phosphor.These results not only confirm the effectiveness of the cation substitution strategy in enhancing the upconversion luminescence performance and temperature sensing characteristics but also provide a scientific basis for the design of high-performance optical temperature sensors.
基金We thank our colleagues J Zang and X Liu for their technical assistance in protein purification. This work was supported by the One Hundred Talent Project of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the National Natural Science Foundation of China （50738006）.
文摘In quorum sensing （QS） process, bacteria regulate gene expression by utilizing small signaling molecules called autoinducers in response to a variety of environmental cues. Autoinducer 2 （AI-2）, a QS signaling molecule proposed to be involved in interspecies communication, is produced by many species of gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. In Escherichia coil and Salmonella typhimurium, the extracellular AI-2 is imported into the cell by a transporter encoded by the lsr operon. Upstream of the lsr operon, there is a divergently transcribed gene encoding LsrR, which was reported previously to repress the transcription of the lsr operon and itself. Here, we have demonstrated for the first time that LsrR represses the transcription of the lsr operon and itself by directly binding to their promoters using gel shift and DNase I footprinting assays. The β-galactosidase reporter assays further suggest that two motifs in both the lsrR and lsrA promoter regions are crucial for the LsrR binding. Furthermore, in agreement with the conclusion that phosphorylated AI-2 can relieve the repression of LsrR in previous studies, our data show that phospho- AI-2 renders LsrR unable to bind to its own promoter in vitro.
基金The Key Project of the Ninth Five-Year Plan Period, No. 96-908-05-06
文摘The urban thermal distribution characteristics and its variation are dynamically monitored and synthetically analyzed by using GIS technology. The meteorological satellite data serve as main information source, assisted as auxiliary information sources by the landsat satellite TM data, land use thematic maps and meteorological observed data. A correlated pattern on the ground surface brightness temperatures and air temperatures has been studied and established with good performance of application.
基金supported by grants from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Applied Science Program,USA (NNX12AQ31G,NNX14AP91G,PI:Dr.Liping Di)
文摘Floods often cause significant crop loss in the United States. Timely and objective information on flood-related crop loss, such as flooded acreage and degree of crop damage, is very important for crop monitoring and risk management in ag- ricultural and disaster-related decision-making at many concerned agencies. Currently concerned agencies mostly rely on field surveys to obtain crop loss information and compensate farmers＇ loss claim. Such methods are expensive, labor intensive, and time consumptive, especially for a large flood that affects a large geographic area. The results from such methods suffer from inaccuracy, subjectiveness, untimeliness, and lack of reproducibility. Recent studies have demonstrated that Earth observation （EO） data could be used in post-flood crop loss assessment for a large geographic area objectively, timely, accurately, and cost effectively. However, there is no operational decision support system, which employs such EO-based data and algorithms for operational flood-related crop decision-making. This paper describes the development of an EO-based flood crop loss assessment cyber-service system, RF-CLASS, for supporting flood-related crop statistics and insurance decision-making. Based on the service-orientated architecture, RF-CLASS has been implemented with open interoperability specifications to facilitate the interoperability with EO data systems, particularly the National Aeronautics and Space Administration （NASA） Earth Observing System Data and Information System （EOSDIS）, for automatically fetching the input data from the data systems. Validated EO algorithms have been implemented as web services in the system to operationally produce a set of flood-related products from EO data, such as flood frequency, flooded acreage, and degree of crop damage, for supporting decision-making in flood statistics and flood crop insurance policy. The system leverages recent advances in the remote sensing-based flood monitoring and assessment, the near-real-time availability of EO data, the service-oriented architecture, geospatial interoperability standards, and the standard-based geospatial web service technology. The prototypical system has automatically generated the flood crop loss products and demonstrated the feasibility of using such products to improve the agricultural decision-making. Evaluation of system by the end-user agencies indicates that significant improvement on flood-related crop decision-making has been achieved with the system.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(11774138,11664022,51862020)Foundation of Yunnan Province(2019HC016).
文摘Tm3+-doped transparent oxyfluoride glass ceramics containing BaYbxY((1-x))F5 nanocrystals were prepared via high temperature solid phase melting method,of which up-conversion emission is achieved by the Yb3+-mediated energy transfer process.The required photon number of Tm3+ions emissions in BaYbxY(1-x)F5 nanocrystals was calculated through the luminescence spectra,revealing the strong dependence of energy transfer mechanism on Yb3+ions concentration.Meanwhile,based on the fluore scence intensity ratio technology,the effect of different energy transfer mechanism on the temperature sensitivity was investigated by the temperature-dependent luminescence intensity of thermally coupled energy levels of Tm3+:1G4(a),1G4(b).The obtained sensitivity decreases with the increase of Yb3+ions content,which is mainly attributed to the changes in photon absorption process of Tm^3+:1G4(b).
基金1 Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 49631010).
文摘The spatial and temporal dynamics of soil erosion in Xingguo County, Jiangxi Province, China were studied using multi-period remote sensing images and GIS. The results indicated that the soil erosion status of the region has been improving, particularly since the 1980s, with the erosion rate showing an evident decline over the past 30 years. The improvement showed not only in the decline of eroded soil area, but also with the reduction in the extent of erosion. The extent of erosion mainly changed by one level, and the change primarily occurred with the severely or moderately eroded soil types. However, in general, soil erosion was still an overriding problem in the region with some areas becoming more serious, especially those with large quantities of granite.
基金Under the auspices of China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (No. 20080430586, 20070420018)National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 40801161, 40801172)Sino US International Cooperation in Science and Technology (No. 2007DFA20640)
文摘Using three-phase remote sensing images of China-Brazil Earth Resources Satellite 02B (CBERS02B) and Landsat-5 TM, tobacco field was extracted by the analysis of time series image based on the different phenological characteristics between tobacco and other crops. The spectral characteristics of tobacco and corn in luxuriant growth stage are very similar, which makes them difficult to be distinguished using a single-phase remote sensing image. Field film after tobacco seedlings transplanting can be used as significant sign to identify tobacco. Remote sensing interpre- tation map based on the fusion image of TM and CBERS02B's High-Resolution (HR) camera image was used as stan- dard reference material to evaluate the classification accuracy of Spectral Angle Mapper (SAM) and Maximum Like- lihood Classifier (MLC) for time series image based on full samples test method. SAM has higher classification accu- racy and stability than MLC in dealing with time series image. The accuracy and Kappa of tobacco coverage extracted by SAM are 83.4% and 0.692 respectively, which can achieve the accuracy required by tobacco coverage measurement in a large area.
基金supported by 2014-2019 Title V-PPOHA-#P031M1400412018/19 AY Faculty RSCA grant at CSU Dominguez Hills for summer funding
文摘We performed a meta-analysis on over 100 studies applying remote sensing(RS)and geographic information systems(GIS)to understand treeline dynamics.A literature search was performed in multiple online databases,including Web of Knowledge(Thomson Reuters),Scopus(Elsevier),BASE(Bielefeld Academic Search Engine),CAB Direct,and Google Scholar using treeline-related queries.We found that RS and GIS use has steadily increased in treeline studies since 2000.Spatialresolution RS and satellite imaging techniques varied from low-resolution MODIS,moderate-resolution Landsat,to high-resolution WorldView and aerial orthophotos.Most papers published in the 1990s used low to moderate resolution sensors such as Landsat Multispectral Scanner and Thematic Mapper,or SPOT PAN(Panchromatic)and MX(Multispectral)RS images.Subsequently,we observed a rise in high-resolution satellite sensors such as ALOS,GeoEye,IKONOS,and WorldView for mapping current and potential treelines.Furthermore,we noticed a shift in emphasis of treeline studies over time:earlier reports focused on mapping treeline positions,whereas RS and GIS are now used to determine the factors that control treeline variation.
文摘This paper assessed the dynamics in the land use/land cover (LULC) within patterns of the land use/land cover (LULC) in Calabar metropolis. The thermal imageries for 2002, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014 and 2016 were obtained and processed using remote sensing and Arc GIS software package in order to determine the changes that have occurred in the LULC in study area. The result of the LULC thematic maps overall accuracies was computed above 80 percent, which indicates an almost perfect agreement. The findings of this study reveal that, LULC classes by the year 2016 have assumed different dimensions of change from the sizes of their previous sizes in comparison to their current sizes. Land-use pattern changes in the study area were characterized by an increase in the built up class, waterbody (though with a slightly negative change from 2010 to 2012) and a predominant negative trend in dense vegetation and bare land classes;thus, indicating that the future changing trends will pose a depleting threat to the overall LULC. This study has shown that, the changing land use pattern of the area is capable affecting certain characteristics of the environment such as surface temperature. The study recommends that effort should be made by the government to increase urban vegetation around city centers and outliers by embarking on reforestation.
基金supported by the BrightFocus Foundation and intramural grant from North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth(to AD)
文摘Since the discovery of acid-sensing ion channels in 1997, their importance in the health of neurons and other non-neuronal cells has gained significant importance. Acid-sensing ion channels play important roles in mediating pain sensation during diseases such as stroke, inflammation, arthritis, cancer, and recently migraine. More interestingly, acid-sensing ion channels may explain the sex differences in pain between males and females. Also, the ability of acid-sensing ion channel blockers to exert neuroprotective effects in a number of neurodegenerative diseases has added a new dimension to their therapeutic value. The current failure rate of ～45% of new drugs(due to toxicity issues) and saving of up to 7 years in the life span of drug approval makes drug repurposing a high priority. If acid-sensing ion channels' blockers undergo what is known as "drug repurposing", there is a great potential to bring them as medications with known safety profiles to new patient populations. However, the route of administration remains a big challenge due to their poor penetration of the blood brain and retinal barriers. In this review, the promise of using acid-sensing ion channel blockers as neuroprotective drugs is discussed.
