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Swashplate feedback control for tilt-rotor aircraft
Changes in angle of attack in system were sensed indirectly by gages which responded to strains induced in wing structure. Output signals were amplified, filtered, and used to activate swashplate actuators. System provided significant reduction in blade loads and desirable changes in hub forces and moments
The Fate of Binaries in the Galactic Center: The Mundane and the Exotic
The Galactic Center (GC) is dominated by the gravity of a super-massive black
hole (SMBH), Sagittarius A, and is suspected to contain a sizable
population of binary stars. Such binaries form hierarchical triples with the
SMBH, undergoing Eccentric Kozai-Lidov (EKL) evolution, which can lead to high
eccentricity excitations for the binary companions' mutual orbit. This effect
can lead to stellar collisions or Roche-lobe crossings, as well as orbital
shrinking due to tidal dissipation. In this work we investigate the dynamical
and stellar evolution of such binary systems, especially with regards to the
binaries' post-main-sequence evolution. We find that the majority of binaries
(~75%) is eventually separated into single stars, while the remaining binaries
(~25%) undergo phases of common-envelope evolution and/or stellar mergers.
These objects can produce a number of different exotic outcomes, including
rejuvenated stars, G2-like infrared-excess objects, stripped giant stars, Type
Ia supernovae (SNe), cataclysmic variables (CVs), symbiotic binaries (SBs), or
compact object binaries. We estimate that, within a sphere of 250 Mpc radius,
about 7.5 to 15 Type Ia SNe per year should occur in galactic nuclei due to
this mechanism, potentially detectable by ZTF and ASAS-SN. Likewise we estimate
that, within a sphere of 1 Gpc volume, about 10 to 20 compact object
binaries form per year that could become gravitational wave sources. Based on
results of EKL-driven compact object binary mergers in galactic nuclei by Hoang
at al. (2018), this compact object binary formation rate translates to about 15
to 30 events per year detectable by Advanced LIGO.Comment: 8 pages, 3 figures, accepted by Ap
Policy Insights From the EMF 32 Study on U.S. Carbon Tax Scenarios
The Stanford Energy Modeling Forum exercise 32 (EMF 32) used 11 different models to assess emissions, energy, and economic outcomes from a plausible range of economy-wide carbon price policies to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in the United States. Here we discuss the most policy-relevant results of the study, mindful of the strengths and weaknesses of current models. Across all models, carbon prices lead to significant reduc- tions in CO2 emissions and conventional pollutants, with the vast majority of the reductions occurring in the electricity sector. Importantly, emissions reductions do not significantly depend on the rebate or tax cut used to return revenues to the economy. Expected economic costs, as modeled by either GDP or welfare, are modest, but vary across models. These costs are offset by benefits from avoided climate damages and health benefits from reductions in conventional air pollution. Using revenues to reduce preexisting capital or labor taxes reduces costs in most models relative to lump-sum rebates, but the size of the cost reductions varies significantly. Devoting at least some revenue to household rebates can significantly reduce adverse impacts on low income households. Carbon prices at $25/ton or even lower levels cause significant shifts away from coal as an energy source with responses of other energy sources highly dependent upon technology cost assumptions. Beyond 2030, we conclude that model uncertainties are too large to make quantitative results useful for near-term policy design. We close by describing recommendations for policymakers on interacting with model results in the future
SUMO in the DNA Double-Stranded Break Response::Similarities, Differences, and Cooperation with Ubiquitin
The First Measurement of Spectral Lines in a Short-Period Star Bound to the Galaxy's Central Black Hole: A Paradox of Youth
We have obtained the first detection of spectral absorption lines in one of
the high-velocity stars in the vicinity of the Galaxy's central supermassive
black hole. Both Brgamma (2.1661 micron) and He I (2.1126 micron) are seen in
absorption in S0-2 with equivalent widths (2.8+-0.3 Ang & 1.7+-0.4 Ang) and an
inferred stellar rotational velocity (220+-40 km/s) that are consistent with
that of an O8-B0 dwarf, which suggests that it is a massive (~15 Msun), young
(<10 Myr) main sequence star. This presents a major challenge to star formation
theories, given the strong tidal forces that prevail over all distances reached
by S0-2 in its current orbit (130 - 1900 AU) and the difficulty in migrating
this star inward during its lifetime from further out where tidal forces should
no longer preclude star formation. The radial velocity measurements (-510+-40
km/s) and our reported proper motions for S0-2 strongly constrain its orbit,
providing a direct measure of the black hole mass of 4.1(+-0.6)x10^6(Ro/8kpc)^3
Msun. The Keplerian orbit parameters have uncertainities that are reduced by a
factor of 2-3 compared to previously reported values and include, for the first
time, an independent solution for the dynamical center; this location, while
consistent with the nominal infrared position of Sgr A*, is localized to a
factor of 5 more precisely (+-2 milli-arcsec). Furthermore, the ambiguity in
the inclination of the orbit is resolved with the addition of the radial
velocity measurement, indicating that the star is behind the black hole at the
time of closest approach and counter-revolving against the Galaxy. With further
radial velocity measurements in the next few years, the orbit of S0-2 will
provide the most robust estimate of the distance to the Galactic Center.Comment: 14 pages, Latex, Accepted for Publication in ApJ Letter
Dilatonic AdS-Kerr Solution to AdS/CFT Correspondence
We consider the solution deformed by a non-constant dilaton
interpolating between the standard AdS (UV region) and flat boundary background
(IR region). We show that this dilatonic solution can be generalized to the
case of a non-flat boundaries provided that the metric of the boundaries
satisfies the vacuum Einstein field equations. As an example, we describe the
case when the four-dimensional boundaries represent the Kerr space-time.Comment: Latex, 8 pages, v.2: a reference added; v.3: a reference added, and
two misprints are improved, v.4: final published version, minor corrections,
final part is extended and references adde
Cause of intrauterine and neonatal Death in Twin Pregnancies (CoDiT):development of a novel classification system
Mobility deficit – Rehabilitate, an opportunity for functionality
There are many pathological conditions that cause mobility deficits and that ultimately influence someone’s autonomy.Aims: to evaluate patients with mobility deficits functional status; to implement a Rehabilitation Nursing intervention plan; to monitor health gains through mobility deficits rehabilitation.Conclusion: Early intervention and the implementation of a nursing rehabilitation intervention plan results in health gains (direct or indirect), decreases the risk of developing Pressure Ulcers (PU) and the risk of developing a situation of immobility that affects patients’ autonomy and quality of life
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