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Radiation heating in selected NERVA engine components [PDF]

, 1972
The role of heating from nuclear radiation in design of the NERVA engine is treated. Some components are subjected to very high gamma heating rates in excess of 0.5 Btu/cubic inch/sec in steel in the primary nozzle or 0.25 Btu/cubic inch/sec in aluminum ...
Courtney, J. C., Hertelendy, N. A., Lindsey, B. A.   +2 more
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Marine Mammals in the Anthropocene: Developing a Systematic Evidence Base of Threats to Nineteen Species

Mammal Review, Volume 56, Issue 1, March 2026.
Marine mammals are vulnerable to a variety of anthropogenic threats, yet a global systematic map of the literature for 19 species found both spatial and temporal disparity in research effort between threats and between species. There are knowledge gaps for species and threats, with effort unequal across many species' ranges.
Emily L. Hague, Rachael R. Sinclair, Joanna L. Kershaw, Davina Derous, Ross M. Culloch, Carol E. Sparling, Nicholas Baker‐Horne, Marija Sciberras, Teresa F. Fernandes, Lauren H. McWhinnie   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Markov Chain state transition approach to establishing critical phases for AUV reliability [PDF]

, 2011
The deployment of complex autonomous underwater platforms for marine science comprises a series of sequential steps. Each step is critical to the success of the mission. In this paper we present a state transition approach, in the form of a Markov chain,
Brito, Mario, Griffiths, Gwyn
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Microneedle‐Based Biofertilizer Delivery Improves Plant Growth Through Microbiome Engineering

Advanced Functional Materials, Volume 36, Issue 13, 12 February 2026.
This figure shows how microneedles are used to deliver biofertilizers to enhance plant growth through microbial migration, metabolic reprogramming, and changes in plant endogenous microbiome. Abstract This study presents a microneedle‐based system for the delivery of rhizospheric biofertilizers into plant tissues to enhance growth.
Zhicheng Le, Sevugan Mayalagu, Cheng‐Yen Chen, Raktim Bhattacharya, Abhishek Gupta, Jingyuan Li, Zhi Wei Norman Teo, Yufeng Shou, Arya Gopinath MP, Danni Zhong, Tedrick Thomas Salim Lew, Hao Yu, Naweed I. Naqvi, Sanjay Swarup, Andy Tay   +14 more
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Recent Advances in Variable‐Stiffness Robotic Systems Enabled by Phase‐Change Materials

Advanced Robotics Research, Volume 2, Issue 1, February 2026.
Phase‐change materials (PCMs), such as shape memory alloys, hydrogels, shape memory polymers, liquid crystal elastomers, and low‐melting‐point alloys, are driving advancements in stiffness‐tunable robotic systems across a wide range of applications. This review highlights recent progress in PCM‐enabled robotics, focusing on their underlying mechanisms,
Sukrit Gaira, Liao Wu, Ming Li, Priyank Kumar, Xiaopeng Li, Shi‐Yang Tang   +5 more
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Study on path planning of unmanned surface vessel based on data-driven genetic algorithm

智能科学与技术学报, 2019
The genetic algorithm (GA) is an effective method for the path planning system of unmanned surface vessel (USV),but it is easy to fall into local optimal precocity and converges slowly.For this,without increasing the complexity of the algorithm,a data ...
Junfeng XIN, Yongbo ZHANG, Jiageng BO, Bowen ZHAO, Shiyuan FAN   +4 more
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A Natural Language Interface with Relayed Acoustic Communications for Improved Command and Control of AUVs

, 2018
Autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) are being tasked with increasingly complex missions. The acoustic communications required for AUVs are, by the nature of the medium, low bandwidth while adverse environmental conditions underwater often mean they are
Garcia, Francisco J. Chiyah, Hastie, Helen, Laskov, Atanas, Liu, Xingkun, Patron, Pedro, Petillot, Yvan R., Robb, David A., Valeyrie, Nicolas, Willners, Jonatan Scharff   +8 more
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Curvy Surface Reconstruction

Advanced Science, Volume 13, Issue 7, 3 February 2026.
This review introduces the concept of “general curvy surface reconstruction,” which incorporates both geometric and physical dimensions, representing an upgrade over conventional geometric reconstruction that focuses solely on spatial relationships. Particular emphasis is placed on the emerging opportunities enabled by advanced measurement techniques ...
Chen Shang, Haoyu Qi, Zhigang Wang, Keyu Meng, Zeye Liu, Zeng Meng, Yu Yang, Jianjun Wang, Shan Jiang   +8 more
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Curved Bistable Origami‐Inspired Flexible Transcatheter Mitral Valve Clamping

Advanced Science, Volume 13, Issue 8, 9 February 2026.
A lightweight bistable curved origami dilator combines reversible deformation and high stability, offering a promising solution for minimally invasive mitral valve repair. Abstract Curved origami exhibits remarkable potential for minimally invasive medical applications owing to its unique geometric programmability and mechanical tunability. Building on
Siyu Gao, Fan Jiang, Xiuting Sun, Peng Qi, Jian Xu   +4 more
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Deep Learning Test Platform for Maritime Applications: Development of the eM/S Salama Unmanned Surface Vessel and Its Remote Operations Center for Sensor Data Collection and Algorithm Development

Remote Sensing
In response to the global megatrends of digitalization and transportation automation, Turku University of Applied Sciences has developed a test platform to advance autonomous maritime operations.
Juha Kalliovaara, Tero Jokela, Mehdi Asadi, Amin Majd, Juhani Hallio, Jani Auranen, Mika Seppänen, Ari Putkonen, Juho Koskinen, Tommi Tuomola, Reza Mohammadi Moghaddam, Jarkko Paavola   +11 more
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