Technical note: A guide to using three open-source quality control algorithms for rainfall data from personal weather stations [PDF]
Hydrology and Earth System SciencesThe number of rainfall observations from personal weather stations (PWSs) has increased significantly over the past years; however, there are persistent questions about data quality.
A. El Hachem +8 more
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A numerical geotechnical model for computing soil slides at banks of water reservoirs
International Journal of Geo-Engineering, 2020 Soil slides can occur when the water level in a lake or a reservoir is lowered. This may take place in situations when a reservoir is flushed to remove sediments.
Nils Reidar B. Olsen, Stefan Haun
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Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.Bioprosthetic aortic valves have revolutionized the treatment of aortic stenosis, but their durability is limited by structural valve deterioration (SVD). This review focuses on the pericardial tissue at the heart of these valves, examining how its mechanical properties and calcification drive fatigue and failure.
Gabriele Greco +7 more
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Data assimilation of in situ soil moisture measurements in hydrological models: first annual doctoral progress report, work plan and achievements [PDF]
, 2013 Water scarcity and the presence of water of good quality is a serious public concern since it determines the availability of water to society. Water scarcity especially in arid climates and due to extreme droughts related to climate change drive water ...
Cornelis, Wim +3 more
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High‐Throughput Exfoliation of Optoelectronic‐Grade MoS2 via Turbulent‐Flow Wet Jet Milling
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.A scalable wet jet milling exfoliation method is demonstrated for producing optoelectronic‐grade MoS2 nanosheets using environmentally friendly ethyl cellulose in ethanol dispersion media. Guided by fluid dynamics modeling, this approach is optimized to achieve record‐high exfoliation throughput and concentration.
Maryam Khalaj +7 more
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A standardised method for measuring in situ denitrification in shallow aquifers: numerical validation and measurements in riparian wetlands [PDF]
, 2003 A tracer test to examine in situ denitrification in shallow groundwater by a piezometer with a packer system used bromide as a tracer of dilution and acetylene (10%) to block the denitrification process at the nitrous oxide stage.
C. Bouey +6 more
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Cyclic Olefin Copolymers as Versatile Materials for Advanced Engineering Applications
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.Cyclic olefin copolymers (COCs) are presented as highly versatile materials combining tunable synthesis, excellent optical properties, and mechanical robustness. Their potential spans microfluidics, bioengineering, and advanced electronics, while emerging self‐healing and sustainable solutions highlight future opportunities.
Giulia Fredi +3 more
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Vadose Zone JournalStable water isotopologs can add valuable information to the understanding of evaporation processes. The identification of the evaporation front from isotopolog concentration depth profiles under very dry soil conditions is of particular interest.
Jana Schneider +6 more
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Large scale gas injection test (Lasgit) performed at the Äspö Hard Rock Laboratory: summary report 2007 [PDF]
, 2008 The deposition hole was closed on the 1st February 2005 signifying the start of the hydration phase. Groundwater inflow through a number of conductive discrete fractures resulted in elevated porewater pressures leading to the formation of conductive ...
Birchall, D.J. +3 more
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An Approach to the Health Monitoring of the Fuel System of a Turbofan [PDF]
, 2012 This paper focuses on the monitoring of the fuel system of a turbofan which is the core organ of an aircraft engine control system. The paper provides a method for real time on-board monitoring and on-ground diagnosis of one of its subsystems: the ...
LAMOUREUX, Benjamin +2 more
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