Major element chemistry of glasses in Apollo 14 soil 14156     

Arch M. Reid  W.I. Ridley  Russell S. Harmon  Pete Jakes̆ 《Geochimica et cosmochimica acta》1973,37(3):695-699

Glasses in a soil sample (14156) from the middle layer of the trench at the Fra Mauro landing site show a wide range of compositions clustered around certain preferred compositions. Ninety per cent of the glasses are of two major types—Fra Mauro basalt (63 per cent) with high K and 17 weight per cent Al₂O₃ and Highland basalt or anorthositic gabbro (27 per cent) with low K and 25–26 weight per cent Al₂O₃. The glass population is almost identical with that of the comprehensive soil 14259 (Apollo Soil Survey, 1971).  相似文献   

Luna 20 soil: abundance and composition of phases in the 45–125 micron fraction     

Arch M. Reid  J.L. Warner  W.I. Ridley  R.W. Brown 《Geochimica et cosmochimica acta》1973,37(4):1011-1030

Glass compositions in the Luna 20 soil indicate a minor contribution of mare rocks and a major contribution of highly feldspathic highland material. Glasses with the composition of Highland basalt (anorthositic gabbro or norite) predominate in a range of highly aluminous glasses.The analyses of minerals in the soil show that the highland rocks have a unique assemblage of minerals that can readily be distinguished from the mineral assemblages of either mare or KREEP basalts. The soils are characterized by abundant anorthitic (An_92–99), low-Fe plagioclase. Highly magnesian orthopyroxenes, pigeonites and augites are the most prominent pyroxenes. Unlike mare basalt pyroxenes, clinopyroxenes with intermediate Ca values are not abundant, but extreme iron enrichment towards pyroxferroite does occur. Olivines are more abundant than at other sites and are Mg-rich, low in Ca and Cr. Spinels with compositions approaching MgAl₂O₄ predominate over pleonastes and chromites. Ilmenite and metal are present but not abundant.These data establish the unique nature of the minerals in the highland soils. The mineral compositions are consistent with derivation from a suite of highly feldspathic rocks in which Highland basalt compositions predominate. Some of the mineral data, particularly from the pyroxenes, are suggestive of surface or near-surface processes, rather than plutonic crystallization.  相似文献   

An ozone depletion event in the sub-arctic surface layer over Hudson Bay,Canada     

B. A. Ridley  T. Zeng  Y. Wang  E. L. Atlas  E. V. Browell  P. G. Hess  J. J. Orlando  K. Chance  A. Richter 《Journal of Atmospheric Chemistry》2007,57(3):255-280

During the Tropospheric Ozone Production about the Spring Equinox (TOPSE) program, aircraft flights during April 7–11, 2000 revealed a large area air mass capped below ∼500 m altitude over Hudson Bay, Canada in which ozone was reduced from normal levels of 30–40 ppbv to as low as 0.5 ppbv. From some of the in-situ aircraft measurements, back-trajectory calculations, the tropospheric column of BrO derived from GOME satellite measurements, and results from a regional model, we conclude that the event did not originate from triggering of reactive halogen release in the sub-Arctic region of Hudson Bay but resulted from such an event occurring at higher latitudes over the islands of the northern Canada Archipelago and nearby Arctic Ocean with subsequent transport over a distance of 1,000–1,500 km to Hudson Bay. BrO _x remained active during this transport despite considerable changes in the conditions of the underlying surface suggesting that chemical recycling during transport dominated any local halogen input from the surface. If all of the tropospheric column density of BrO is distributed uniformly within the surface layer, then the mixing ratio of BrO derived from the satellite measurements is at least a factor of 2–3 larger than derived indirectly from in situ aircraft measurements of the NO/NO₂ ratio.  相似文献   

Sampling Plan Optimization: A Data Review and Sampling Frequency Evaluation Process     

Maureen Ridley  Donald MacQueen 《Ground Water Monitoring & Remediation》2004,24(1):74-80

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) uses a cost-effective sampling (CES) methodology to evaluate and review ground water contaminant data and optimize the site's ground water monitoring plan. The CES methodology is part of LLNL's regulatory approved compliance monitoring plan (Lamarre et al. 1996). It allows LLNL to adjust the ground water sampling plan every quarter in response to changing conditions at the site. Since the use of the CES methodology has been approved by the appropriate regulatory agencies, such adjustments do not need additional regulatory approval. This permits LLNL to respond more quickly to changing conditions. The CES methodology bases the sampling frequency for each location on trend, variability, and magnitude statistics describing the contaminants at that location, and on the input of the technical staff (hydrologists, chemists, statisticians, and project leaders). After initial setup is complete, each application of CES takes only a few days for as many as 400 wells. Effective use of the CES methodology requires sufficient data, an understanding of contaminant transport at the site, and an adequate number of monitoring wells downgradient of the contamination. The initial implementation of CES at LLNL in 1992 produced a 40% reduction in the required number of annual routine ground water samples at LLNL. This has saved LLNL $390,000 annually in sampling, analysis, and data management costs.  相似文献   

A combined chemical-petrological study of separated chondrules from the Richardton meteorite     

N.M. Evensen  S.R. Carter  P.J. Hamilton  R.K. O&#x;Nions  W.I. Ridley 《Earth and Planetary Science Letters》1979,42(2):223-236

Individual chondrules have been separated from the H5 chondrite Richardton and subjected to a detailed chemical-petrological study. A portion of each chondrule has been examined petrographically and phase chemistry determined by electron microprobe analysis. Of the remaining portion an aliquot was taken for measurement of major element abundances by microprobe using a microfusion technique. Rb, Sr,⁸⁷Sr/⁸⁶Sr and REE were determined by mass spectrometric isotope dilution.The chondrules define a Rb-Sr isochron age of 4.39 ± 0.03Ga(λ = 1.42 × 10^?11 a^?1) and an initial ratio of 0.7003 ± 7. The age is interpreted as a metamorphic age and indicates that Sr isotope equilibration occurred in the Richardton parent body for some 100 Ma or more after condensation of the solar system. Metamorphism had little effect on chondrule textures but effected Fe/Mg exchange to produce highly uniform olivine and pyroxene compositions, and may have caused some redistribution of REE.The major element compositions of Richardton chondrules are mostly constant and close to reported averages for Tieschitz, Bishunpur and Chainpur. They contain high-temperature condensate elements in close to cosmic proportions, but are deficient in Fe. Theories of chondrule origin are briefly reviewed, and while it is difficult to distinguish between direct condensation and dust fusion by impacting, it is postulated that iron was fractionated from silicate prior to or during chondrule formation.  相似文献   

Instrumentation and field monitoring of ground cracking     

J.E. O'rourke  A.P. Ridley  J.R. McConnell 《Tectonophysics》1979,52(1-4)

The results of a one-year-duration precision measurement program for monitoring horizontal and vertical movements of bedrock surfaces adjacent to a ground-cracking phenomenon are presented. The ground cracking extends in a relatively straight line about 1200 m across ridges and draws in a foothill area of northern California. The site is in a seismically active region, but the closest faults, about 0.8 km away, are considered inactive. Cracking generally followed the contact of a steeply dipping claystone bed with a massive sandstone bed. Precision monitoring lines, 30 m in length, were established at two distinctive topographical features along the cracking, a saddle area and a side hill area. The precision lines were supplemented by a 230-m control line and several isolated points to be monitored. Instrumentation included a portable micrometer beam extensometer and mechanical tiltmeter, a tape extensometer, and piezometers. Seasonal and artificially stimulated movements were observed during the monitoring period. Vertical ground movements of 75 mm and horizontal ground extensions of 55 mm in 3 m were observed during the study period. Data suggest moisture/volume change properties of the claystone unit as the principal mechanism.  相似文献   

Temporospatial dynamics and public health significance of bacterial flora identified on a major leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) nesting beach in the Southern Caribbean          下载免费PDF全文

Ayanna Carla N. Phillips  Johanna Coutou  Stacy Rajh  Neville Stewart  Antonio Watson  Adam Jehu  Hamish Asmath  Francis Dziva  Chandrashekhar Unakal  Ridley Holder  Raymond Raoul Carthy 《Marine Ecology》2017,38(2)

Grande Riviere beach, on the island of Trinidad, supports the largest nesting population of leatherback turtles in the Caribbean region. Throughout the nesting season, nests are naturally disturbed by newly nesting females, resulting in egg breakage and loss of some nest viability. This environment is ideal for the growth and proliferation of microorganisms. The range of bacterial flora present in beach sand and egg shells was examined, with emphasis on bacteria that may pose a threat to public and animal health. The extent to which the bacterial load and genera on the beach changed throughout the season was also assessed. Twenty‐five genera were identified, with Pseudomonas spp. found to be the most predominant environmental bacteria. Four genera identified possess zoonotic potential, while five additional genera are known to be of public and animal health significance. Distinct shifts in the density and distribution of bacteria were observed along the beach from early to peak nesting season. Shifts were seen across heavily traversed zones, thus highlighting the potential exposure threats posed to beach visitors and animals alike. Further studies aimed at speciating this population of bacteria, as well as isolating potential fungal pathogens may mitigate this threat. Identification of bacterial agents that are specifically pathogenic to leatherback turtles, turtle eggs, hatchlings and those who may interact with these animals will serve to enhance and guide efforts to better conserve this species and protect the health of all who visit this ecologically significant site.  相似文献