Wind Field Retrieval From Co-Polarized SAR Imagery Without External Wind Direction Assistance by Xianen Wei, Jinsong Chong, Yawei Zhao, Lijie Diao, Xuan Jin

“…Statistical comparisons demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed method for wind field retrieval from co-polarized SAR imagery without external wind direction assistance, and the method showed good performance in wind speed retrieval near the coast.…”
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Differentiating the Acceleration Mechanisms in the Slow and Alfvénic Slow Solar Wind by Yeimy J. Rivera, Samuel T. Badman, J. L. Verniero, Tania Varesano, Michael L. Stevens, Julia E. Stawarz, Katharine K. Reeves, Jim M. Raines, John C. Raymond, Christopher J. Owen, Stefano A. Livi, Susan T. Lepri, Enrico Landi, Jasper. S. Halekas, Tamar Ervin, Ryan M. Dewey, Rossana De Marco, Raffaella D’Amicis, Jean-Baptiste Dakeyo, Stuart D. Bale, B. L. Alterman

“…Instead, the solar wind continues to accelerate, and it cools far more slowly than a freely expanding adiabatic gas. …”
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Optimal distribution modeling and multifractal analysis of wind speed in the complex terrain of Sichuan Province, China by Cun Zhan, Renjuan Wei, Lu Zhao, Shijun Chen, Chunying Shen

“…Accordingly, we evaluated maximum likelihood estimation and three goodness-of-fit tests to identify the optimal distribution model of daily wind speed records during 1961–2017 across 156 weather stations in Sichuan Province among six commonly used probability density distributions. …”
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Cassia leptophylla, Gold Medallion Tree by Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, Robert J. Northrop

“…Pruning the tree to one main leading stem from which major branches are attached can help increase its strength and sturdiness against strong wind events. The golden medallion tree is also naturally pest resistant, and as long as it is grown in areas where the temperature does not drop below freezing, it is an easy tree to care for. …”
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Exponential distribution of wave-driven near-bed water speeds under short-crested waves: a case study in the eastern Gulf of Riga, the Baltic Sea by Maris Eelsalu, Laura Piho, Juris Aigars, Loreta Kelpšaitė-Rimkienė, Vitalijus Kondrat, Maarja Kruusmaa, Kevin E. Parnell, Asko Ristolainen, Ilona Šakurova, Māris Skudra, Maija Viška, Tarmo Soomere

“…Loads exerted to the seabed by short-crested wind-seas with a wide directional spread have extensive spatio-temporal variability. …”
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Effect of processing parameters to the product quality during manufacturing of fermented salting snubnose pompano (Trachinotus blochii) by Vu Ngoc Boi, Nguyen Thi My Trang, Tran Thi Bich Thuy, Vu Quang Minh

“…Development of value added and novel products that are also ready-to-eat would help diversify snubnose pompano industry as well as facilitate distribution and transportation of such products without spoilage or damage. …”
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Unexpected Impact of COVID-19 Lockdown on the Air Quality in the Metro Atlanta, USA Using Ground-based and Satellite Observations by Guanyu Huang, Reyla Ponder, Amber Bond, Hailey Brim, Akua Temeng, Aaron R. Naeger, Lei Zhu

“…Ground NO2 concentrations have decreased slightly 10.8% and 8.2% over the near-road (NR) and urban ambient (UA) stations, respectively. …”
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ECP-IEM: Enhancing seasonal crop productivity with deep integrated models. by Ghulam Mustafa, Muhammad Ali Moazzam, Asif Nawaz, Tariq Ali, Deema Mohammed Alsekait, Ahmed Saleh Alattas, Diaa Salama AbdElminaam

“…Accurate crop yield forecasting is vital for ensuring food security and making informed decisions. With the increasing population and global warming, addressing food security has become a priority, so accurate yield forecasting is very important. …”
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Electricity- and hydrogen-driven energy system sector-coupling in net-zero CO2 emission pathways by Bob van der Zwaan, Amir Fattahi, Francesco Dalla Longa, Mark Dekker, Detlef van Vuuren, Robert Pietzcker, Renato Rodrigues, Felix Schreyer, Daniel Huppmann, Johannes Emmerling, Stefan Pfenninger, Francesco Lombardi, Panagiotis Fragkos, Maria Kannavou, Theofano Fotiou, Giannis Tolios, Will Usher

“…Abstract Electricity- and hydrogen-based sector coupling contributes to realizing the transition towards greenhouse gas neutrality in the European energy system. Energy system and integrated assessment models show that, to follow pathways compatible with the European policy target of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, large amounts of renewable electricity and H2 need to be generated, mostly by scaling-up wind and solar energy production capacity. …”
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DISTRIBUTION OF MICROPLASTICS IN COASTAL SURFACE WATERS AT BROOKE’S POINT, PALAWAN, PHILIPPINES by H. Jeffrey de Castro

“…Geographical features, wind patterns, rivers, and the direction of ocean waves were suspected to influence the transport of microplastics. …”
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Adaptability assessment of the whitecap statistical physics model with cruise observations under high sea states by Yongfang Shi, Yongfang Shi, Yongzeng Yang, Yongzeng Yang, Jinpeng Qi, Jinpeng Qi, Haili Wang

“…Observational data from the High Wind Speed Gas Exchange Study (HiWinGS) was used to validate the WSPM. …”
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Surprising Changes in Aerosol Loading over India amid COVID-19 Lockdown by Satyendra K. Pandey, V. Vinoj

“…The pre-lockdown and lockdown period considered in the present study is 20th February–20th March 2020 and 24th March–22nd April 2020. In terms of aerosol optical depth (AOD), loading has reduced up to 40% over the most populated region of India. …”
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Design and Application of a Test Rig for Stationary Component Performance Measurement of Centrifugal Compressors by K. Zhao, Y. Liu, Y. Zhang, X. Liu, H. Shi

“…Comparison between measured data and CFD results reveals that the measurement results are in good agreement with CFD results. …”
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Casuarina equisetifolia, Australian Pine by Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, Robert J. Northrop

“…For those who find this tree in close proximity to their home, it’s a good idea to replace it since Australian pine is known to have a very low resistance to wind. …”
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Development Of Coastal Sediment Database by Nur Azlin Atikah Mohd Nasir, Nursuhaila Muhamad Fauzi, Aimie Rifhan Hashim, Sharir Aizat Kamaruddin

“…The development of the coastal sediment database is consistent with the Sustainable Development Goals established by the United Nations which include SDG 14: "Life below water," SDG 2: "Zero hunger," SDG 3: "Good health and well-being," and SDG 13: "Climate action". …”
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Significant greening in the western Tibetan Plateau and surroundings occurred after the 1970s by Renhui Huang, Chunmei Ma, Wangbin Zhang, Xiaoqian Liu, Shuangye Wu, Hongxi Pang, Shugui Hou

“…Here we present an ice-core record of pollen accumulation rates with a 3-year resolution during 1935–2012 AD for the western TP. Based on backward trajectory and wind data, we identified the pollen source region and transport mechanisms. …”
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All Iron Battery 3.0 by Dipak Koirala, Surendra K. Gautam, I. Francis Cheng, Peter B. Allen

“…The cell employs commodity chemicals methyl viologen and 2,2′-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS) at the anode and cathode, respectively. The result is a highly rechargeable, low-cost energy storage system with a good price-performance ratio compared to commercial rechargeable batteries that is stable for 100+ cycles with 84 % capacity retention. …”
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Slope Aspect Differentiation of Pisha Sandstone Slide Erosion and Its Response to Meteorological Factors by REN Yanan, LI Long, ZHANG Shangxuan, ZHANG Yu, ZHOU Xingchen

“…The GAM model demonstrated a good explanatory ability for the slope aspect variation in erosion characteristics. …”
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Impact of Rukiga Proverbs on the Girl Child Education: A Case Study of Kinkizi High School in Kanungu Town Council Kanungu District. by Amanya, Ritah

“…Features of proverbs commonly used by students included simplicity, straightforwardness, and the ability to convey lessons, while manifestations of discrimination were evident in proverbs such as "a man of straw is worth a woman of gold" and "a woman and a glass are ever in danger," which reinforce stereotypes about women's inferiority. …”
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Estimation of the Visibility in Seoul, South Korea, Based on Particulate Matter and Weather Data, Using Machine-learning Algorithm by Bu-Yo Kim, Joo Wan Cha, Ki-Ho Chang, Chulkyu Lee

“…Among the meteorological and particulate matter data used for learning the XGB algorithm, the relative importance of PM2.5 and relative humidity variables were high (51% and 19%, respectively), whereas precipitation and wind speed had the low relative importance (approximately 1%). …”
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