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Angular Power Spectra of the COBE DIRBE Maps
The angular power spectra of the infrared maps obtained by the DIRBE (Diffuse
InfraRed Background Experiment) instrument on the COBE satellite have been
obtained by two methods: the Hauser-Peebles method previously applied to the
DMR maps, and by Fourier transforming portions of the all-sky maps projected
onto a plane. The two methods give consistent results, and the power spectrum
of the high-latitude dust emission is C_\ell \propto \ell^{-3} in the range 2 <
\ell < 300.Comment: ApJ in press. 15 pages with 5 included figure
The infra-red spectrum and molecular structure of HNCS
From an examination of the microwave spectra of four isotopic species of isothiocyanic acid, Beard and Dailey (1) recently obtained the following values for the molecular parameters in the ground vibrational state
Spectral analysis of the barium central star of the planetary nebula Hen 2-39
Barium stars are peculiar red giants characterized by an overabundance of
s-process elements along with an enrichment in carbon. These stars are
discovered in binaries with white dwarf companions. The more recently formed of
these stars are still surrounded by a planetary nebula. Precise abundance
determinations of the various s-process elements, especially, of the lightest,
short-lived radionuclide technetium will establish constraints for the
formation of s-process elements in asymptotic giant branch stars as well as
mass transfer through, for example, stellar wind, Roche-lobe overflow, and
common-envelope evolution. We performed a detailed spectral analysis of the
K-type subgiant central star of the planetary nebula Hen 2-39 based on
high-resolution optical spectra obtained with the Ultraviolet and Visual
Echelle Spectrograph at the Very Large Telescope using LTE model atmospheres.
We confirm the effective temperature of K for
the central star of the planetary nebula Hen 2-39. It has a photospheric carbon
enrichment of and a barium overabundance of
. We find a deficiency for most of the
iron-group elements (calcium to iron) and establish an upper abundance limit
for technetium (). The quality of the
available optical spectra is not sufficient to measure abundances of all
s-process elements accurately. Despite large uncertainties on the abundances as
well as on the model yields, the derived abundances are most consistent with a
progenitor mass in the range 1.75-3.00 and a metallicity of
. This result leads to the conclusion that the
formation of such systems requires a relatively large mass transfer that is
most easily obtained via wind-Roche lobe overflow.Comment: 26 pages, 18 figure
Solar radius measurements
Preliminary results of measurements made during 1979-1980 are discussed. Variability in the radius measurements of 0.4 pi is found, of unknown origin
MARGINAL PRICE OF LAKE RECREATION AND AESTHETICS: AN HEDONIC APPROACH
Efficient allocation of water requires knowledge of water's value in both consumptive and nonconsumptive uses. This study estimates the marginal value of water in lake recreational and aesthetic (RA) use. An hedonic price equation (employing the Box-Cox functional form) indicates lake front location, distance to lake, and scenic view are significant RA characteristics of housing. Water front properties command a premium price for the private access they offer. Beyond the water front, the marginal RA price falls rapidly with increasing distance, becoming asymptotic to some minimum. Twenty-two percent of housing price is found to be attributable to the RA component.Aesthetic, Box-Cox, Hedonic, Housing, Lake, Nonmarket, Recreation, Water, Resource /Energy Economics and Policy,
RECREATIONAL AND AESTHETIC VALUE OF WATER USING HEDONIC PRICE ANALYSIS
Historically, water allocation focused on quantities demanded by consumptive uses. As quantity demand grows, efficient allocation among consumptive and nonconsumptive uses becomes more critical. This hedonic approach provides information regarding recreational and aesthetic (RA) value for a central Texas lake. The model indicates several statistically significant RA characteristics of housing; proximity is the most important. Waterfront properties command a premium, but marginal RA price falls rapidly with increasing distance. Marginal RA values are estimated for selected water levels and are found to have a lower marginal price per acre-foot than many agricultural uses.Demand and Price Analysis, Resource /Energy Economics and Policy,
The evolution of the cluster X-ray scaling relations in the WARPS sample at 0.6<z<1.0
The X-ray properties of a sample of 11 high-redshift (0.6<z<1.0) clusters
observed with Chandra and/or XMM are used to investigate the evolution of the
cluster scaling relations. The observed evolution of the L-T and M-L relations
is consistent with simple self-similar predictions, in which the properties of
clusters reflect the properties of the universe at their redshift of
observation. When the systematic effect of assuming isothermality on the
derived masses of the high-redshift clusters is taken into account, the
high-redshift M-T and Mgas-T relations are also consistent with self-similar
evolution. Under the assumption that the model of self-similar evolution is
correct and that the local systems formed via a single spherical collapse, the
high-redshift L-T relation is consistent with the high-z clusters having formed
at a significantly higher redshift than the local systems. The data are also
consistent with the more realistic scenario of clusters forming via the
continuous accretion of material. The slope of the L-T relation at
high-redshift (B=3.29+/-0.38) is consistent with the local relation, and
significantly steeper then the self-similar prediction of B=2. This suggests
that the non-gravitational processes causing the steepening occurred at z>1 or
in the early stages of the clusters' formation, prior to their observation. The
properties of the intra-cluster medium at high-redshift are found to be similar
to those in the local universe. The mean surface-brightness profile slope for
the sample is 0.66+/-0.05, the mean gas mass fractions within R2500 and R200
are 0.073+/-0.010 and 0.12+/-0.02 respectively, and the mean metallicity of the
sample is 0.28+/-0.16 solar.Comment: 23 pages, 17 figures. Accepted for publication in MNRAS. Revised to
match accepted version: reanalysed data with latest calibrations, several
minor changes. Conclusions unchange
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