Siltstone from Southern Patagonia: Its Source and Archaeological Artifact Distribution in Santa Cruz Province,Argentina     

Juan Bautista Belardi  Gisela Cassiodoro  Rafael Goi  Michael D. Glascock  Alejandro Súnico 《Geoarchaeology》2015,30(3):223-237

Hunter‐gatherer mobility and spheres of interaction are important characteristics worthy of investigation in Patagonian archaeology. One way to approach these is by studying the distribution of lithic archaeological materials. Siltstone (limolite) artifacts are found along the western strip of southwestern Patagonia, Argentina. Based on geomorphological studies and the high density of archaeological material, a source was located along the western margin of Cardiel Lake. Neutron activation analysis of samples from the source and archaeological sites in several neighboring basins allowed us to model its circulation. Siltstone's archaeological distribution indicates that its regional circulation had a southerly direction dating from the early Holocene. This southern vector shows an important difference when compared to the distribution of obsidian from Pampa del Asador, which has a broader circulation pattern. This could be related to a greater availability of high‐quality lithic materials north of the siltstone source. This work also contributes to the construction of a lithic source database for southern Patagonia.  相似文献   

On the effects of triangulated terrain resolution on distributed hydrologic model response     

Enrique R. Vivoni  Valeriy Y. Ivanov  Rafael L. Bras  Dara Entekhabi 《水文研究》2005,19(11):2101-2122

Distributed hydrologic models based on triangulated irregular networks (TIN) provide a means for computational efficiency in small to large‐scale watershed modelling through an adaptive, multiple resolution representation of complex basin topography. Despite previous research with TIN‐based hydrology models, the effect of triangulated terrain resolution on basin hydrologic response has received surprisingly little attention. Evaluating the impact of adaptive gridding on hydrologic response is important for determining the level of detail required in a terrain model. In this study, we address the spatial sensitivity of the TIN‐based Real‐time Integrated Basin Simulator (tRIBS) in order to assess the variability in the basin‐averaged and distributed hydrologic response (water balance, runoff mechanisms, surface saturation, groundwater dynamics) with respect to changes in topographic resolution. Prior to hydrologic simulations, we describe the generation of TIN models that effectively capture topographic and hydrographic variability from grid digital elevation models. In addition, we discuss the sampling methods and performance metrics utilized in the spatial aggregation of triangulated terrain models. For a 64 km² catchment in northeastern Oklahoma, we conduct a multiple resolution validation experiment by utilizing the tRIBS model over a wide range of spatial aggregation levels. Hydrologic performance is assessed as a function of the terrain resolution, with the variability in basin response attributed to variations in the coupled surface–subsurface dynamics. In particular, resolving the near‐stream, variable source area is found to be a key determinant of model behaviour as it controls the dynamic saturation pattern and its effect on rainfall partitioning. A relationship between the hydrologic sensitivity to resolution and the spatial aggregation of terrain attributes is presented as an effective means for selecting the model resolution. Finally, the study highlights the important effects of terrain resolution on distributed hydrologic model response and provides insight into the multiple resolution calibration and validation of TIN‐based hydrology models. Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.  相似文献   

The local velocity distribution from a stellar system with two Gaussian components     

Rafael Cubarsí 《Astrophysics and Space Science》1992,191(2):213-221

The superposition of two stellar velocity distribution functions of Gaussian type is applied in order to study the velocity distribution of a stellar sample in the galactic plane. Assuming that the Galaxy is symmetric respect to this plane, the relationships to be fulfilled by the central velocity moments of the total stellar sample are obtained. If the total velocity distribution is consistent with this type of superposition, the partial moments of the subsamples, which are associated with the Gaussian components, can be calculated and, also, the population percentage. Our results show that first component corresponds to young disk population and the second one to intermediate disk population.Paper presented at the 12th European Astronomical Meeting of theIAU on European Astronomers Look to the Future, held 8–11 October, 1990, Davos, Switzerland.  相似文献   

A simple model of river meandering and its comparison to natural channels     

Stephen T. Lancaster  Rafael L. Bras 《水文研究》2002,16(1):1-26

We develop a new method for analysis of meandering channels based on planform sinuosity. This analysis objectively identifies three channel‐reach lengths based on sinuosity measured at those lengths: the length of typical, simple bends; the length of long, often compound bends; and the length of several bends in sequence that often evolve from compound bends to form multibend loops. These lengths, when normalized by channel width, tend to fall into distinct and clustered ranges for different natural channels. Mean sinuosity at these lengths also falls into distinct ranges. That range is largest for the third and greatest length, indicating that, for some streams, multibend loops are important for planform sinuosity, whereas for other streams, multibend loops are less important. The role of multibend loops is seldom addressed in the literature, and they are not well predicted by previous modelling efforts. Also neglected by previous modelling efforts is bank–flow interaction and its role in meander evolution. We introduce a simple river meandering model based on topographic steering that has more in common with cellular approaches to channel braiding and landscape evolution modelling than to rigorous, physics‐based analyses of river meandering. The model is sufficient to produce reasonable meandering channel evolution and predicts compound bend and multibend loop formation similar to that observed in nature, in both mechanism and importance for planform sinuosity. In the model, the tendency to form compound bends is sensitive to the relative magnitudes of two lengths governing meander evolution: (i) the distance between the bend cross‐over and the zone of maximum bank shear stress, and (ii) the bank shear stress dissipation length related to bank roughness. In our simple model, the two lengths are independent. This sensitivity implies that the tendency for natural channels to form compound bends may be greater when the banks are smoother. Copyright © 2002 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.  相似文献   

The shocked gas distribution around CepA: the H2S and SO2 picture     

Claudio Codella  Rafael Bachiller  Milena Benedettini  Paola Caselli 《Astrophysics and Space Science》2003,287(1-4):171-174

The preliminary results from a multiline mm-wave survey of H₂S and SO₂ emission towards the Cepheus A star forming region are presented. Large scale maps (? 5'×4') and high-resolution line profiles which clearly indicate the occurrence of multiple H₂S and SO₂ outflows are reported. In particular, a 0.6 pc long outflow flowing towards South from the CepA-East position has been discovered. In addition, besides the well known regions CepA-East and CepA-West other four clumps of shocked gas have been detected. These clumps exhibit distinct H₂S/SO₂ ratios, suggesting different chemical compositions for different regions and show that in Cepheus A the mass loss has strongly modified the chemistry of the quiescent gas.  相似文献   

Evolution of the Rotational State of Irregular Cometary Nuclei     

Gutiérrez  Pedro J.  Ortiz  José L.  Rodrigo  Rafael  López-Moreno  José J.  Jorda  Laurent 《Earth, Moon, and Planets》2002,90(1-4):239-247

A simplified thermal model has been used to calculate thenon-gravitational forces acting on small irregular nuclei in the orbit ofComet 46P/Wirtanen. The torque of thenon-gravitational force has beencalculated and the Euler equations have been solved in order toinvestigate the rotational evolution of several irregular nuclei duringa single orbital step. Several initial spin axis orientations andactivity patterns on their surfaces have been considered. The nucleiconsidered have a mean radius of 1 km and their inertia moments havebeen calculated assuming a homogeneous bulk density of 500 kg/m³. Inall the simulations, the initial spin period is 6h and the nucleiinitially rotate around their shortest axis. Under these assumptions,significant changes in the angular momentum and in spin period have beenobtained in all the simulations, but the nucleus is found to practicallyremain in its spin state of lowest energy during the entire orbitalperiod.  相似文献   

Ocean and atmosphere changes in the Caribbean Sea during the twenty-first century using CMIP5 models     

Bustos Usta  David Francisco  Torres Parra  Rafael Ricardo 《Ocean Dynamics》2021,71(6):757-777

Ocean Dynamics - Coastal communities around the Caribbean Sea are vulnerable to global warming impacts, partly because of constraints on their adaptive capacity. We use three climate models...  相似文献   

Assessment of magnetite as a magnetic tracer for sediments in the study of ephemeral gully erosion: Conditioning factors of magnetic susceptibility     

Elena Zubieta  Juan C. Larrasoaña  Alaitz Aldaz  Javier Casalí  Rafael Giménez 《地球表面变化过程与地形》2021,46(6):1103-1110

In gully erosion, the detached soil can be transported over long distances along the landscape. The eroded material can be redistributed and/or deposited on the soil surface along the landscape and then eventually be buried by newly eroded and deposited sediment. There can be significant variability of the soil conditions (e.g., texture and moisture content) over which the eroded material travels. The eroded material can be detected through the use of magnetic tracers attached to or mixed with the eroded soil. In this study we evaluated the degree to which the magnetic signal of the magnetite is conditioned by (i) burial depth of tracer, (ii) condition of soil covering the tracer and (iii) tracer concentration. In the laboratory containers were filled with a specific soil. In the filling process, a 0.5-cm layer of a soil–magnetite mixture was interspersed in the soil profile at a certain depth. Experiments encompassed three different soil–tracer concentrations (1000:1, 200:1, 100:1), four burial depths of tracer (0 cm, 3 cm, 5 cm and 10 cm from soil surface), and two different soils. In each case, the magnetic susceptibility was measured with a susceptometer. Experiments were repeated with different soil moisture contents. If the tracer is located under the soil surface, a minimum soil–tracer concentration of 200:1 is required for its correct detection. The intensity of the magnetic signal decreases dramatically with the vertical distance of the tracer from the soil surface. The maximum detection depth for the tracer's magnetic signal is strongly dependent on the natural magnetic susceptibility of the soil, which masks the tracer's signal. Variation in soil moisture content does not significantly affect the magnetic signal. For extensive field studies, the soil–tracer volume to be handled would be very high and therefore, it is necessary to explore new tracer application techniques.  相似文献   

Seismic analysis of infinite pile groups in liquefiable soil     

Assaf Klar  Sam Frydman  Rafael Baker 《Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering》2004,24(8):565-575

Numerical analysis of an infinite pile group in a liquefiable soil was considered in order to investigate the influence of pile spacing on excess pore pressure distribution and liquefaction potential. It was found that an optimal pile spacing exists resulting in minimal excess pore pressure. It was also found that certain pile group configurations might reduce liquefaction potential, compared to free field conditions. It was observed that for closely spaced piles and low frequency of loading, pile spacing has little influence on the response of the superstructure.  相似文献   

The study of near-ground free convection conditions at Nam Co station on the Tibetan Plateau   总被引：1，自引：1，他引：0  

Degang Zhou  Rafael Eigenmann  Wolfgang Babel  Thomas Foken  Yaoming Ma 《Theoretical and Applied Climatology》2011,105(1-2):217-228

This study investigates the near-ground free convection conditions (FCCs) based on eddy covariance (EC) measurements at Nam Co station near the Nam Co Lake on the Tibetan Plateau (TP). The spatial and temporal structure of EC measurements at this station is evaluated by using the comprehensive software package TK2 together with a footprint model. The obtained high-quality turbulent flux data are used to study the occurrence of FCCs, which can be detected with the EC system by calculating the stability parameter. Two types of generation of FCCs can be identified. (1) During the wind direction change of a diurnal thermally forced land-lake circulation system in the morning, strongly reduced wind speeds and simultaneously high buoyancy fluxes lead to a period of dominance of buoyancy over shear, and hence, to the occurrence of FCCs. (2) On days with the appearance of clouds, the land-lake circulation is weakened or reversed, dependent on the temperature gradients between the land and the Nam Co Lake. During the period of adaptation of the land-lake breeze to the alternating situation of heating differences, wind speeds decrease and buoyancy again dominates over shear near the ground. These are the situations where FCCs are also detected during the entire day at Nam Co station. The investigation of FCCs regarding the whole measurement period shows that FCCs can be mainly attributed to case (1) during the non-monsoon period, while FCCs are generated by both mechanisms (1 and 2) during the monsoon season. An impact of the FCCs on the near-ground profiles of air temperature and humidity is demonstrated. The FCCs are assumed to play an important role for the land surface-atmosphere exchange processes and the atmospheric boundary layer (ABL) conditions on the TP by providing an effective transport mechanism of near-ground air mass characteristics into upper parts of the ABL.  相似文献