Finite amplitude solitary structures of coupled kinetic Alfven-acoustic waves in dense plasmas     

A. Sabeen  H. A. Shah  W. Masood  M. N. S. Qureshi 《Astrophysics and Space Science》2015,355(2):225-232

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Shear flow driven counter rotating vortices in an inhomogeneous dusty magnetoplasma     

W. Masood  Arshad M. Mirza  Aisha Ijaz  Q. Haque 《Astrophysics and Space Science》2014,349(2):829-834

The coupling of Shukla-Varma (SV) and convective cell modes is discussed in the presence of non-Boltzmannian electron response and parallel equilibrium shear flow. In the linear case, a new dispersion relation is derived and analyzed. It is found that the coupled SV and convective cell modes destabilize in the presence of electron shear flow. On the other hand, in the nonlinear regime, it is shown that Shukla-Varma mode driven counter rotating vortices can be formed for the system under consideration. It is found that these vortices move slowly by comparison with the ion acoustic or electron drift-wave driven counter rotating vortices. The relevance of the present investigation with regard to space plasmas is also pointed out.  相似文献   

Obliquely propagating solitary wave structures in nonextensive magneto-rotating plasmas     

S. Hussain  Hafeez Ur-Rehman  S. Mahmood 《Astrophysics and Space Science》2014,350(1):185-190

The propagation of the nonlinear electrostatic ion acoustic solitary wave structures in two component, non relativistic, homogenous, magneto rotating plasma are studied. The inertialess electrons are assumed to follow nonextensive q velocity distribution. Small amplitude reductive perturbation technique is applied to derive Korteweg de Vries (KdV) equation and its analytical solution is presented. The effects of variation of different plasma parameters on propagation characteristics of solitary wave structure in the presence of the Coriolis force are discussed. It is observed that nonextensive parameter q modifies the structure of solitary wave structures in rotating plasmas.  相似文献   

Current-driven Alfvén waves in dusty magnetospheric plasmas     

S. Ali Shan  Q. Haque  H. Saleem 《Astrophysics and Space Science》2014,349(1):285-291

It is shown that the sheared flow of electrons and ions in the presence of heavy stationary dust gives rise to unstable Alfvén waves. The coupling of newly studied low frequency electrostatic current-driven mode with the electromagnetic Alfvén and drift waves is investigated. The instability conditions and the growth rates of both inertial and kinetic Alfvén waves are estimated. The theoretical model is applied to the night side boundary regions of Jupiter’s magnetosphere which contain positive dust. The growth rates increase with increase in sheared flow speed. In the nonlinear regime, both inertial and kinetic Alfvén waves form dipolar vortices whose speed and amplitude depend upon the magnitude of the zero-order current.  相似文献   

Finite orbital angular momentum states and Laguerre–Gaussian potential in two-temperature electron plasmas     

K. Shahzad  S. Ali 《Astrophysics and Space Science》2014,353(1):3-8

Electron-acoustic waves are studied with orbital angular momentum (OAM) in an unmagnetized collisionless uniform plasma, whose constituents are the Boltzmann hot electrons, inertial cold electrons and stationary ions. For this purpose, we employ the fluid equations to obtain a paraxial equation in terms of cold electron density perturbations, which admits both the Gaussian and Laguerre–Gaussian (LG) beam solutions. Furthermore, an approximate solution for the electrostatic potential problem is found, which also allows us to express the components of the electric field in terms of LG potential perturbations. Calculating the energy flux of the electron-acoustic waves, an OAM density for these waves is obtained. Numerically, it is found that the parameters, such as, azimuthal angle, radial and angular mode numbers, and the beam waist strongly modify the LG potential profiles associated with electron-acoustic waves. The present results should be helpful to study the trapping and transportation of plasma particles and energy as well as to understand the electron-acoustic mode excitations produced by the Raman backscattering of laser beams in a uniform plasma.  相似文献   

A scenario of the X4.8 flare of 2002 July 23 based on RHESSI and TRACE observations     

《Chinese Astronomy and Astrophysics》2005,29(1):61-70

From an inter-comparison among TRACE, RHESSI, and Hα images of the X4.8 flare of 2002 July 23, we found it to be a typical two-ribbon flare. The Hα and TRACE 195Å images are all shown to have the two-ribbon pattern, while the TRACE 195Å images show also a loop-arch whose footpoints deviate slightly from the ribbons. The TRACE 195Å ribbons match well the higher energy hard X-ray images. During the impulsive phase, the hard X-ray images above 38 keV present a low-lying loop connecting the two ribbons of TRACE 195Å. Above the low-lying loop, there is a coronal low energy hard X-ray source. The spatial structure and evolutionary patterns as a whole are presented. Possible theoretical explanations are briefly discussed.  相似文献   

Moisture transport over the Arabian Sea associated with summer rainfall over Pakistan in 1994 and 2002   总被引：2，自引：0，他引：2  

高守亭 《大气科学进展》2012,29(3):501-508

In this study,we aimed to elucidate the critical role of moisture transport affecting monsoon activity in two contrasting summers over the Arabian Sea during the years 1994,a relatively wet year,and 2002,a relatively dry year.A comprehensive diagnostic evaluation and comparisons of the moisture fields were conducted;we focused on the precipitation and evaporation as well as the moisture transport and its divergence or convergence in the atmosphere.Monthly mean reanalysis data were obtained from the National Centers for Environmental Prediction(NCEP-I and-II).A detailed evaluation of the moisture budgets over Pakistan during these two years was made by calculating the latent energy flux at the surface(E P) from the divergence of the total moisture transport.Our results confirm the moisture supply over the Arabian Sea to be the major source of rainfall in Pakistan and neighboring regions.In 1994,Pakistan received more rainfall compared to 2002 during the summer monsoon.Moisture flow deepens and strengthens over Arabian Sea during the peak summer monsoon months of July and August.Our analysis shows that vertically integrated moisture transport flux have a significant role in supplying moisture to the convective centers over Pakistan and neighboring regions from the divergent regions of the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal.Moreover,in 1994,a deeper vertically integrated moisture convergence progression occurred over Pakistan compared to that in 2002.Perhaps that deeper convergence resulted in a more intense moisture depression over Pakistan and also caused more rainfall in 1994 during the summer monsoon.Finally,from the water budget analysis,it has been surmised that the water budget was larger in 1994 than in 2002 during the summer monsoon.  相似文献   

Changing trends of thermal extremes in Pakistan     

Maida Zahid  Ghulam Rasul 《Climatic change》2012,113(3-4):883-896

Extreme events have gained considerable scientific attention recently due to their potentially catastrophic impacts. Heat waves are thought to be more pronounced now in most parts of the world, and especially in South Asia, but doubts remain. The aim of this study is to calculate the frequency and intensity of heat waves in South Asia, focusing on Pakistan and identifying the regions within Pakistan that are most vulnerable to heat waves. Analyses have been performed both at provincial and country levels from 1961 to 2009. The provincial level analysis shows positive trends for heat waves of magnitudes ≥40°C and ≥45°C for 5 and 7 consecutive days. Events of magnitude ≥40°C and ≥45°C for 10 consecutive days also increased in frequency in Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan. These regions are therefore considered to be the regions most vulnerable to heat wave events in Pakistan. The Balochistan region shows a consistently increasing trend throughout the study period, which may lead to more frequent drought in the future. The country level analysis indicates an increase in the frequency of 5 and 7 consecutive days heat waves at all defined temperature thresholds. The 10-days heat waves spells show a slight increase at ≥40°C and no significant change at ≥45°C. The Gilgit Baltistan and Azad Jammu & Kashmir areas reported no events at ≥45°C for 5, 7 and 10 continuous days. It is anticipated that with a long term rise in temperatures around the globe, heat waves will become more frequent and intense in all parts of the world, including Pakistan.  相似文献   

利用嫦娥一号IIM 模拟数据提取月表矿物端元的的精度分析     

帅通  张霞  张明  刘波  BAIG Muhammadhasanali 《遥感学报》2012,16(6):1205-1221

干涉型成像光谱仪(IIM) 作为中国首颗探月卫星嫦娥一号上的重要载荷之一,已经获取了大量的月球高光谱数据.然而由于IIM 数据的光谱范围被限定在480—960 nm 波谱范围内,很少覆盖月表矿物的波谱吸收特征,利用IIM 数据反演月表矿物信息面临巨大挑战.当前月表地面调查数据或精细矿物分布制图还很缺乏,难以对反演或提取结果进行有效验证.本文利用月表4种主要矿物(斜长石、单斜辉石、橄榄石和钛铁矿)进行线性混合构建IIM 模拟数据,分析月表矿物端元提取的精度,并对真实IIM 数据进行了初步应用.根据斜长石和钛铁矿的不同组合比例分别模拟了月表的月海和高地,模拟数据还加入了与IIM 真实数据分布趋势一致的随机噪声.基于4种端元提取算法(VCA 、ICA 、MVSA 、SISAL) 对模拟数据进行端元提取,并以光谱角距离(SAD) 作为端元提取的精度评价准则.结果显示,MVSA 和SISAL 算法提取的所有矿物端元的光谱角距离都小于0.1 ,一般意味着矿物提取精度可以被接受.斜长石在各种算法下提取端元的光谱角距离都小于0.015 ;单斜辉石和钛铁矿提取端元的光谱角距离都小于0.1 ;橄榄石提取精度最差,在ICA 算法下其光谱角距离高达0.34 .  相似文献   

Application of global snow model for the estimation of snow depth in the UK     

Mohsin Jamil Butt 《Meteorology and Atmospheric Physics》2009,105(3-4):181-190

Microwave imagery can be used successfully for mapping of snow and estimation of snow pack characteristics under almost all weather conditions. This research is a contribution to the field of space borne remote sensing of snow by means of passive microwave data imagery. The satellite data are acquired from the Special Sensor Microwave Imager (SSM/I). The SSM/I is a four frequency seven channels dual polarization (except 22 GHz which is only vertically polarized) scanning radiometer with channels located at 19, 22, 37, and 85 GHz frequencies. A radiative transfer theory based model is used to estimate the snow cover characteristics of different snow pack types in the UK. A revised form of the Chang et al. (Nord Hydrol 16:57–66, 1987) model is used for this purpose. The revised Chang model was calibrated for global snow monitoring and takes into account forest fractional coverage effects. Snow cover characteristics have significant effects on up-welling naturally emitted microwave radiation through the processes of forward scattering. The up-welling signal is more complex for snow covers that consist of free liquid water content. The aim of this study is to test the global snow depth model for the UK snow cover. The Chang model predicted snow depth bias results for January, February, and March 1995 are ?1.26, ?0.35, and ?0.63 cm, respectively. Similarly, the Chang model Mean Absolute Error (MAE) for January, February, and March 1995 have values 2.88, 2.38, and 1.91 cm, respectively. These results show that the Chang model underestimates the snow depth prediction for all the case studies. The results of this study led us to the conclusion that the global snow models (Chang model) when applied for the retrieval of local snow depth estimation (UK snow cover) underestimate snow depth.  相似文献