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Close-range radar rainfall estimation and error analysis [PDF]
Atmospheric Measurement Techniques, 2016 Quantitative precipitation estimation (QPE) using ground-based weather radar is affected by many sources of error. The most important of these are (1) radar calibration, (2) ground clutter, (3) wet-radome attenuation, (4) rain-induced attenuation, (5 ...
C. Z. van de Beek +3 more
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Remote Sensing, 2022 China is expected to have a total installed photovoltaic capacity of 1300 GW in 2050, accounting for 39% of the national electricity consumption. However, air pollutants consisting of gases and particulates have attenuation effects on the solar radiation
Yujie Zhang +5 more
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Review of Thermally Activated Twisted Coiled Polymer Actuators: A Materials Science Perspective
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.Thermally activated twisted and coiled polymer actuators (TCPAs) combine lightweight design, large deformation, and scalable fabrication for soft robotic and wearable applications. This review connects polymer structure, processing history, helix geometry, and thermomechanical characterization to actuator performance, highlighting current challenges in
Nadja Schenk +3 more
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A clear sky physical based solar radiation decomposition model
, 2018 To evaluate the performance of solar thermal or photovoltaic systems, to perform a proper assessment of thermal environment inside buildings, but also in case of climatic long-term and weather short-term forecasting, solar radiation has to be decomposed ...
Federico Scarpa +2 more
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Submicron Metasurface Reconfigured Multiband Smart Windows
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.This work presents a submicron metasurface reconfigured multiband thermochromic smart window. By integrating subwavelength nanostructures into a Fabry−Perot resonator configuration, it mitigates conventional trade‐offs to simultaneously deliver high luminous transmittance and robust solar heating and radiative cooling modulation capabilities ...
Guanya Wang +8 more
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Advanced Materials, EarlyView.Controlling the protein corona formation onto carbon nanomaterials (CNMs) enhances their functionalities as platforms for cancer theranostics. Here, we reviewed the effects of the intrinsic and acquired properties of CNMs on protein corona formation, the consequent biological and toxicological outcomes, and the strategies to reshape corona formation ...
Yajuan Zou +5 more
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A Fast Single-Image Dehazing Method Based on a Physical Model and Gray Projection
IEEE Access, 2018 Due to the scattering of atmospheric particles, images captured under hazy conditions suffer from contrast attenuation and color distortion, which severely affect the performance of machine vision systems.
Wencheng Wang +3 more
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Advanced Materials Interfaces, EarlyView.3D conductive frameworks can maintain continuous electron transport, mechanical stability, and interfacial integrity, helping next‐generation batteries operate more efficiently. This Review examines their relevance to Si anodes, all‐solid‐state batteries, and dry‐processed electrodes, and highlights bio‐derived carbons as sustainable, structurally ...
SeoYoung Ha +5 more
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Digital Accessibility of Solar Energy Variability Through Short-Term Measurements: Data Descriptor
DataA variety of factors, such as absorption, reflection, and attenuation by atmospheric elements, influence the quantity of solar energy that reaches the surface of the Earth. This, in turn, impacts photovoltaic (PV) power generation.
Fernando Venâncio Mucomole +2 more
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Radiometric attenuation for beacon calibration: A preliminary analysis on accuracy and reliability
, 2014 International audienceA microwave radiometer profiler is used to determine the no-attenuation level relative to which beacon atmospheric attenuation is measured.
Laurent Castanet +7 more
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