AGAGE Observations of Methyl Bromide and Methyl Chloride at Mace Head, Ireland, and Cape Grim, Tasmania, 1998–2001     

P. G. Simmonds  R. G. Derwent  A. J. Manning  P. J. Fraser  P. B. Krummel  S. O'Doherty  R. G. Prinn  D. M. Cunnold  B. R. Miller  H. J. Wang  D. B. Ryall  L. W. Porter  R. F. Weiss  P. K. Salameh 《Journal of Atmospheric Chemistry》2004,47(3):243-269

In situ AGAGE GC-MS measurements of methyl bromide (CH₃Br) and methyl chloride (CH₃Cl) at Mace Head, Ireland and Cape Grim, Tasmania (1998–2001) reveal a complex pattern of sources. At Mace Head both gases have well-defined seasonal cycles with similar average annual decreases of 3.0% yr⁻¹ (CH₃Br) and 2.6% yr⁻¹ (CH₃Cl), and mean northern hemisphere baseline mole fractions of 10.37 ± 0.05 ppt and 535.7 ± 2.2 ppt, respectively. We have used a Lagrangian dispersion model and local meteorological data to segregate the Mace Head observations into different source regions, and interpret the results in terms of the known sources and sinks of these two key halocarbons. At Cape Grim CH₃Br and CH₃Cl also show annual decreases in their baseline mixing ratios of 2.5% yr⁻¹ and 1.5% yr⁻¹, respectively. Mean baseline mole fractions were 7.94 ± 0.03 ppt (CH₃Br) and 541.3 ± 1.1 ppt (CH₃Cl). Although CH₃Cl has astrong seasonal cycle there is no well-defined seasonal cycle in the Cape Grim CH₃Br record. The fact that both gases are steadily decreasing in the atmosphere at both locations implies that a change has occurred which is affecting a common, major source of both gases (possibly biomass burning) and/or their major sink process (destruction by hydroxyl radical).  相似文献   

Insights into the affine model for high-resolution satellite sensor orientation     

C. S. Fraser  T. Yamakawa 《ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing》2004,58(5-6):275-288

As a model for sensor orientation and 3D geopositioning for high-resolution satellite imagery (HRSI), the affine transformation from object to image space has obvious advantages. Chief among these is that it is a straightforward linear model, comprising only eight parameters, which has been shown to yield sub-pixel geopositioning accuracy when applied to Ikonos stereo imagery. This paper aims to provide further insight into the affine model in order to understand why it performs as well as it does. Initially, the model is compared to counterpart, ‘rigorous’ affine transformation formulations which account for the conversion from a central perspective to affine image. Examination of these rigorous models sheds light on issues such as the effects of terrain and size of area, as well as upon the choice of reference coordinate system and the impact of the adopted scanning mode of the sensor. The results of application of the affine sensor orientation model to four multi-image Ikonos test field configurations are then presented. These illustrate the very high geopositioning accuracy attainable with the affine model, and illustrate that the model is not affected by size of area, but can be influenced to a modest extent by mountainous terrain, the mode of scanning and the choice of object space coordinate system. Above all, the affine model is shown to be both a robust and practical sensor orientation/triangulation model with high metric potential.  相似文献   

Accuracy assessment of QuickBird stereo imagery   总被引：2，自引：0，他引：2  

Mayumi Noguchi  Clive S. Fraser  Takayuki Nakamura  Takahiro  Shimono  Shoichi Oki 《The Photogrammetric Record》2004,19(106):128-137

The Geographical Survey Institute of Japan has recently carried out an evaluation of the metric performance of QuickBird stereo satellite imagery. This paper describes the accuracy assessment of the sensor orientation and geopositioning phases of the study, the aim of which was twofold. First, it was desired to confirm the metric potential of QuickBird imagery for 1:25 000 scale topographic mapping. Second, a determination was to be made of the accuracy attainable from the Basic image product. The techniques of rational functions and affine bundle adjustment were employed, the former with bias compensation. The results obtained both reassert the high precision of the rational functions approach and cast doubt upon the applicability of the 3D affine model for accurate geopositioning from QuickBird imagery.  相似文献   

Visibility Analysis In Vision Metrology Network Design     

Mohammad Saadatseresht  Clive S. Fraser  Farhad Samadzadegan  Ali Azizi 《The Photogrammetric Record》2004,19(107):219-236

The aim of this paper is to present a method whereby accuracy enhancement of an existing photogrammetric network is achieved through the automatic selection of additional camera stations. The determination of the positions of these 'accuracy fulfilment' camera stations is based upon what has been termed 'visibility uncertainty prediction modelling' of visibility constraints derived from the existing network geometry. Following a review of vision constraints in network design, the concepts of visibility uncertainty prediction and visibility uncertainty spheres are introduced. These provide a mechanism to predict the visibility of current object target points for the new accuracy fulfilment images. This in turn aids in network design improvement. The visibility uncertainty modelling is then illustrated for two close range photogrammetric network configurations, for which the test results demonstrate that the proposed model can reliably predict target visibility with an overall certainty of 75%.  相似文献   

The mixing properties of melts and glasses in the system NaAlSi₃O₈-KAlSi₃O₈: Comparison of experimental data obtained by knudsen cell mass spectrometry and solution calorimetry     

Donald G. Fraser  Yan Bottinga 《Geochimica et cosmochimica acta》1985,49(6):1377-1381

The apparent differences between heats of mixing determined by solution calorimetric measurements on quenched samples in the system NaAlSi₃O₈-KAlSi₃O₈ and heats of mixing determined at high temperatures by Knudsen cell mass spectrometry are caused by thermal effects related to the glass transition. When these effects are allowed for, the calorimetric data and Knudsen cell measurements are in good agreement.  相似文献   

Metric Exploitation of still Video Imagery   总被引：1，自引：0，他引：1  

C. S. Fraser  & M. R. Shortis 《The Photogrammetric Record》1995,15(85):107-122

The development of still video CCD cameras with digital image storage has made feasible the concept of offline, single sensor vision metrology. This paper reports on practical evaluations of such a system for dimensional inspection of aircraft tooling and for structural monitoring for large scale engineering. A further application of still video technology for low altitude aerial mapping is also reported. In each case a Kodak DCS200 camera has been employed for the photography in order to take advantage of the relatively high sensor resolution and adequate on-board image storage capacity. Aspects of the measurement operations, which yielded object space accuracies to 1:80 000 in the industrial measurement projects, are discussed and the results analysed.  相似文献   

Automated metric calibration of colour digital cameras     

Simon  Cronk  Clive  Fraser  Harry  Hanley 《The Photogrammetric Record》2006,21(116):355-372

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An idealized short-period comet model: Surface insolation,H₂O flux,dust flux,and mantle evolution     

Fraser P. Panale  James R. Salvail 《Icarus》1984,60(3):476-511

A model of cometary activity is developed which integrates the feedback processes involving heat, gas, and dust transport, and dust mantle development. The model includes the effects of latitude, rotation, and spin axis orientation. Results are obtained for various grain size distributions, dust-to-ice ratios, and spin axis orientations. Attention is focused on the development, change of structure and distribution of dust mantles and their mutual interaction with ice surface temperature and gas and dust production. In this model the dust mantle controls the mechanism of gas transport not onlu by its effect on the temperature but, more importantly, by its own dynamic stability. Results suggest that an initially homogeneous short-period comet with a “cosmic” dust-to-water ice ratio, typical orbit, rotation rate, and grain size distribution would develop at most only a thin (<1 mm) cyclic mantle at all points on the nucleus. Such a fully developed temporary mantle would exist throughout the diurnal cycle only beyond ～4AU. Thus, cyclic behavior would be expected for such an idealized comet, at least for most of its lifetime. Long-term irreversible mantle development on comets with typical rotation rates was not found except regionally on Encke and also on objects with perihelia ?1.5 AU. Even in these cases, free silicate exists, after a few cycles, only as relatively rare large grains and agglomerates with radii ～1 cm scattered over exposed ice. Full mantle development would require hundreds to thousands of cycles. In the case of an initially homogeneous comet Encke, this slow incipient mantle development is shown to be the direct result of its peculiar axial orientation. High obliquity appears required for long-term mantle development for typical rotation rates and perihelia ?1.5 AU. Heat conduction into the nucleus for an incompletely mantled or bald comet has been found to be very important in maintaining relatively higher ice surface temperatures, and hence fluxes, during those portions of the diurnal and orbital cycles which would otherwise be cooler. It is also shown to be at least one cause of post perihelion brightness asymmetries, especially in lower obliquity comets. Maximum heliocentric distances at which 1-μm dust, sand, pebbles, cobbles, and boulders can be permanently ejected from the subsolar point by H₂O (CO₂) are (in AU): 6.9 (16.8), 5.2 (11.5), 1.8 (3.0), 0.21 (0.34) and 0.07 (0.11), respectively. A detailed anatomy of temperature, gas and dust fluxes vs latitude and longitude for a homogeneous rotating comet with fixed axis is given for comparison with future observations. Most H₂O flux histories deduced from brightness data are found to be in reasonable agreement with the model, allowing for uncertainty in radius and albedo. A clear exception is Encke. It is shown that the large discrepancy between Encke's observed and model predicted fluxes, based on radar cross section, can be used to evaluate the extent of exposed ice (<10%). The model is then used to place an active area so as to explain a reported sharp drop in flux on approach to the Sun at 0.78 AU. An active area or areas, <10% of the comet's surface, centered near 65°N latitude appears indicated. Although cyclic mantles are generally indicated for the set of parameters we used, our results show that a global mantle only 1 to 3 cm thick (depending on the orbit) consisting of a full range of grain sizes can cause irresversible evolution to a noncometary body. We investigated the long-term evolution of such a postulated initially thinly mantled cometary object. It was found that after the first few passes and until the end of its dynamic lifetime the object averaged <3 × 10^?12 g cm^?1 sec^?1 H₂O flux. Therefore, if cometary objects evolve into Apollo asteroids, ice should always be accessible within 10 m of the surface despite numerous close perihelion passages. The possible impact of factors not included in the model, such as initial inhomogeneities, coma scattering of radiation, and global redistribution of ejected silicate around the nucleus, are discussed.  相似文献   

Travelling in antique lands: using past famines to develop an adaptability/resilience framework to identify food systems vulnerable to climate change     

Evan D. G. Fraser 《Climatic change》2007,83(4):495-514

This paper builds on existing theory and proposes a framework to identify vulnerability to climate change in food systems by examining historic cases where common environmental problems caused famine. Cases presented are (1) Ireland’s Potato Famine, (2) El Niño induced famines during the Colonial period, and (3) Ethiopia between 1965 and 1997. Three factors stand out as common in each. Prior to each famine: (1) there were very few ways that people could obtain a living in the worst affected regions; (2) livelihoods in famine stricken communities came to depend on highly specialized agro-ecosystems that were sensitive to environmental change; (3) institutions failed to provide adequate safety nets to protect livelihoods from failure. This analysis suggests that vulnerability to climate change in food systems can be assessed by looking at agro-ecosystems, livelihoods and institutions. Local conditions, however, mean that ways of measuring these three factors will vary from place to place. As a result, direct comparisons are difficult. By conceptualizing these three variables as the axes of a three dimensional “vulnerability” space, it is possible to compare regions and look at trends over time by studying the paths through this “space” as traced by changes at the agro-ecosystem, livelihood, and institutional scale.  相似文献   

Mesoproterozoic rift sedimentation,fluid events and uranium prospectivity in the Cariewerloo Basin,Gawler Craton,South Australia   总被引：1，自引：0，他引：1  

S. R. Beyer  K. Kyser  P. A. Polito  G. L. Fraser 《Australian Journal of Earth Sciences》2018,65(3):409-426

The Cariewerloo Basin formed in the Mesoproterozoic following assembly of the Gawler Craton, South Australia, and was filled by arenaceous redbeds of the Pandurra Formation. While previous regional-scale work reveals a basin with similar size and sedimentary fill to the Proterozoic Athabasca and Kombolgie basins that host unconformity-related uranium deposits, few details of the Cariewerloo Basin are known. In this study, stratigraphy, petrography, lithogeochemistry, stable isotope geochemistry and ⁴⁰Ar/³⁹Ar geochronology are integrated to clarify the depositional history of the Pandurra Formation, and to assess fluid events in the basin that could be linked to the formation of uranium deposits. In the study area, the Pandurra Formation was deposited in two eastward-thickening packages that terminate at faulted basement uplifts, interpreted as half-grabens that formed in a continental rift system as the eastern Gawler Craton underwent extension. Deposition occurred between 1575 Ma (latest Hiltaba Suite age) and ca 1490 Ma, the ⁴⁰Ar/³⁹Ar age of diagenetic illite in the basal Pandurra. Diagenesis involving fluids having δ¹⁸O and δ²H values between –2.1 and 3.6‰, and between –66 and –8‰, respectively, occurred at around 150°C. Protracted diagenesis preferentially occurred in the upper Pandurra Formation based on petrography and Pearce Element Ratios that show complete replacement of detrital lithic and feldspathic grains by diagenetic phyllosilicates, and younger ⁴⁰Ar/³⁹Ar ages between ca 1330 and 1200 Ma that record fluid events later into basin history. Conversely, the basal Pandurra Formation shows better preservation of detrital grains, and older ⁴⁰Ar/³⁹Ar ages around 1450 Ma that suggest these strata became closed to fluid flow earlier in basin history. Although, based on O-isotope ratios, fluid–rock interaction did not occur in the Cariewerloo Basin to the same extent as that in the Athabasca or Kombolgie basins, it is possible that a uranium deposit formed where the upper Pandurra Formation was in contact with metasedimentary basement units outside the present basin margins.  相似文献