scholarly journals Soil Erosion: Dust Control and Sand Stabilization

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (22) ◽  
pp. 8044
Author(s):  
Itzhak Katra
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Modeling ◽  
Soil Erosion ◽  
Dust Control ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Sand Stabilization ◽  
Physical And Chemical ◽  
Experimental Soil

This Special Issue on soil erosion invites novel and original articles based on physical and chemical theories, field and laboratory experimental, soil analyses, and/or statistical and mathematical modeling that advance our knowledge on dust control and sand stabilization.

scholarly journals Preface to the special issue on “Mathematical modeling and analysis in health and natural sciences”

2020 ◽  
Vol 69 (2) ◽  
pp. 389-392
Author(s):  
Bruno Buonomo ◽  
Lucia Russo ◽  
Nico Stollenwerk ◽  
Constantinos Siettos
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Modeling ◽  
Natural Sciences ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Modeling And Analysis

scholarly journals The Effect of Hydrology on Soil Erosion

Water ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 839 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jesús Rodrigo-Comino ◽  
José María Senciales-González ◽  
José Damián Ruiz-Sinoga
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Soil Erosion ◽  
Scientific Community ◽  
Hydrological Processes ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Degradation Processes ◽  
Laboratory Conditions ◽  
The World ◽  
New Research ◽  
Different Parts

In this Special Issue, we have tried to include manuscripts about soil erosion and degradation processes and the accelerated rates due to hydrological processes and climate change. We considered that the main goal was successfully reached. The new research focused on measurements, modelling, and experiments under field or laboratory conditions developed at different scales (pedon, hillslope, and catchment) were submitted and published. This Special Issue received investigations from different parts of the world such as Ethiopia, Morocco, China, Iran, Italy, Portugal, Greece and Spain, among others. We are happy to see that all papers presented findings characterized as unconventional, provocative, innovative and methodologically new. We hope that the readers of the journal Water can enjoy and learn about hydrology and soil erosion using the published material, and share the results with the scientific community, policymakers and stakeholders new research to continue this amazing adventure, featuring plenty of issues and challenges.

scholarly journals Mathematical Modeling of Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer in Petroleum Industries and Geothermal Applications

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 1344
Author(s):  
Mehrdad Massoudi
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Modeling ◽  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Porous Media ◽  
Fluid Flow ◽  
Heat Exchanger ◽  
Ground Heat Exchanger ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Flow And Heat Transfer ◽  
Convection In Porous Media

This Special Issue of Energies is dedicated to all aspects of fluid flow and heat transfer in geothermal applications, including the ground heat exchanger, conduction, and convection in porous media [...]

Simulation Modeling and Theoretical Analysis in Sociology

1995 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 457-462 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert A. Hanneman
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Modeling ◽  
Simulation Modeling ◽  
Simulation Analysis ◽  
Full Range ◽  
Simulation Models ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Simulation Experiments ◽  
Scientific Disciplines ◽  
Causal Laws ◽  
Over Time

The use of computer simulation experiments as a tool for working with theories is not as widespread in sociology as it is in most scientific disciplines. This brief article explains how modeling is a distinctive activity from either “theory” or “empirical analysis” but how it informs both and connects them. Simulation models are artificial objects created to translate theoretical generalizations into specific scenarios involving states (variables and/or actors) and rates (the dynamic causal laws hypothesized to generate change over time in the states). Simulation models are analyzed to understand the full range of implications of theoretical statements as they apply to producing historical realizations under particular circumstances. Simulation analysis operates by a method of experimentation, unlike mathematical modeling and statistical modeling. The strengths and limitations of these three approaches to studying models are discussed, and suggested to be complementary rather than competitive with each other. Last, this article briefly points out some of the unique features of the exemplars that compose the remainder of this special issue of Sociological Perspectives.

scholarly journals Guest editorial -- Policies and practices in action to address soil erosion

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clara Lefevre ◽  
Megan Balks ◽  
Generose Nziguheba ◽  
Rosa Poch
Keyword(s):  
Soil Erosion ◽  
Policy Development ◽  
Guest Editorial ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Effective Interaction ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Sustainable Soil Management ◽  
Control Erosion ◽  
Local Farmers ◽  
Policies And Practices

This special issue is the second published after the Global Symposium on Soil Erosion (GSER, 15-17 May 2019, Rome, Italy) and includes contributions dealing with the 2nd theme of the GSER: Policies and practices in action to address soil erosion. While there is a good scientific understanding of the physical measures that can be used to prevent or mitigate soil erosion, the main constraints to progress often relate to policy development and or implementation as well as socio-economic aspects that provide limitations to implementation of sustainable soil management (SSM) practices including those directed to control erosion. There are no right or wrong answers to which policy or approach is most effective. Some combination of approaches needs to be adopted that work in the particular political, cultural, and socio-economic environment under consideration. The papers included in this special issue provide examples, from the national to local level, that could be adapted, or used, to improve uptake and implementation of SSM practices to prevent or reduce soil erosion. Regardless of what policy or plan is developed there has to be effective interaction with the local farmers and land managers as they are key to implementing any actions that will make a practical difference on the ground. Effective policies cannot be developed or implemented without bringing the land managers “on board” and the needs and limitations of the local farmers must be thoroughly understood and considered in any policy or plan development.

scholarly journals Adaptive Control of a Nonlinear Convertiplane under Conditions of Uncertainty

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 35-50
Author(s):  
S. F. Yatsun ◽  
O. V. Emelyanova ◽  
Andres Santiago Martinez Leon ◽  
Luis Miguel Mosquera Morocho
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Modeling ◽  
Adaptive Control ◽  
Control System ◽  
Reference Model ◽  
Visual Contact ◽  
Hardware System ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Chemical Conditions ◽  
And Control ◽  
Physical And Chemical

Purpose of research. The article deals with the problem of monitoring water areas in order to control their physical and chemical conditions using a flying laboratory (FL) which includes an aircraft with attachable water intake equipment and a software and hardware system. A specific feature of the monitoring of surface waters is the unpredictable behavior of air and water, periodic absence of visual contact with the aircraft, the uncertainty of tricopter characteristics. Therefore, the purpose of this article is to study the parameters of the control system (CS) to meet the requirements for the accuracy of aircraft positioning in conditions of uncertainty of external parameters. Methods. Theoretical mechanics and robot mechanics methods were used to solve the set tasks. Methods for mathematical modeling of dynamic systems were used to study the patterns of convertiplane movement. Adaptive control with a reference model were used to plan and control the movement of the aircraft. Results. The use of adaptive FL motion control made it possible to ensure convergence to zero of the tracking errors i.e., the difference between the output signals and the reference model. The proposed control system gives a good result with small disturbing effects. The parameters of the regulator that ensure the quality indicators of the ACS within the specified limits are determined. Conclusion. A mathematical model was developed and mathematical modeling of the convertiplane movement under conditions of uncertainty of external influences was performed. The problem of parameter control of a convertiplane was considered when the control coefficients were available for setting. The developed algorithms in the adaptive control system made it possible to provide faster suppression of external disturbances in comparison with the traditional PID control system for the case of a linear description of the controlled object.

scholarly journals THE ROLE OF EARTHWORMS IN PASTURE PRODUCTION AND MOISTURE CONSERVATION

1966 ◽  
pp. 168-183 ◽  
Author(s):  
S.M.J. Stockdill ◽  
G.G. Cossens
Keyword(s):  
Soil Erosion ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Infiltration Rate ◽  
Physical And Chemical Properties ◽  
Soil Infiltration ◽  
Pasture Production ◽  
Physical And Chemical ◽  
Soil Infiltration Rate ◽  
And Chemical Properties

RESEARCH has shown that pasture production on soils without earthworms is limited to considerably less than the true potential. Increased production with beneficial earthworms is associated with pronounced changes in the physical and chemical properties of the soil. Infiltration rate is increased, moisture is conserved and the risk of soil erosion is reduced

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