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Limit theorems for empirical Fréchet means of independent and non-identically distributed manifold-valued random variables
We prove weak laws of large numbers and central limit theorems
of Lindeberg type for empirical centres of mass (empirical Fréchet means)
of independent nonidentically distributed random variables taking values in
Riemannian manifolds. In order to prove these theorems we describe and
prove a simple kind of LindebergâFeller central approximation theorem for
vector-valued random variables, which may be of independent interest and
is therefore the subject of a self-contained section. This vector-valued result
allows us to clarify the number of conditions required for the central limit
theorem for empirical Fréchet means, while extending its scope
The Universal Aspect Ratio of Vortices in Rotating Stratifi?ed Flows: Experiments and Observations
We validate a new law for the aspect ratio of vortices in a
rotating, stratified flow, where and are the vertical half-height and
horizontal length scale of the vortices. The aspect ratio depends not only on
the Coriolis parameter f and buoyancy (or Brunt-Vaisala) frequency of
the background flow, but also on the buoyancy frequency within the vortex
and on the Rossby number of the vortex such that . This law for is obeyed precisely by the
exact equilibrium solution of the inviscid Boussinesq equations that we show to
be a useful model of our laboratory vortices. The law is valid for both
cyclones and anticyclones. Our anticyclones are generated by injecting fluid
into a rotating tank filled with linearly-stratified salt water. The vortices
are far from the top and bottom boundaries of the tank, so there is no Ekman
circulation. In one set of experiments, the vortices viscously decay, but as
they do, they continue to obey our law for , which decreases over time.
In a second set of experiments, the vortices are sustained by a slow continuous
injection after they form, so they evolve more slowly and have larger |Ro|, but
they also obey our law for . The law for is not only validated
by our experiments, but is also shown to be consistent with observations of the
aspect ratios of Atlantic meddies and Jupiter's Great Red Spot and Oval BA. The
relationship for is derived and examined numerically in a companion
paper by Hassanzadeh et al. (2012).Comment: Submitted to the Journal of Fluid Mechanics. Also see the companion
paper by Hassanzadeh et al. "The Universal Aspect Ratio of Vortices in
Rotating Stratifi?ed Flows: Theory and Simulation" 201
A probabilistic model for information and sensor validation
This paper develops a new theory and model for information and sensor validation. The model represents relationships between variables using Bayesian networks and utilizes probabilistic propagation to estimate the expected values of variables. If the estimated value of a variable differs from the actual value, an apparent fault is detected. The fault is only apparent since it may be that the estimated value is itself based on faulty data. The theory extends our understanding of when it is possible to isolate real faults from potential faults and supports the development of an algorithm that is capable of isolating real faults without deferring the problem to the use of expert provided domain-specific rules. To enable practical adoption for real-time processes, an any time version of the algorithm is developed, that, unlike most other algorithms, is capable of returning improving assessments of the validity of the sensors as it accumulates more evidence with time. The developed model is tested by applying it to the validation of temperature sensors during the start-up phase of a gas turbine when conditions are not stable; a problem that is known to be challenging. The paper concludes with a discussion of the practical applicability and scalability of the model
and
Recently Babar Collaboration reported a new state
and Belle Collaboration observed . We investigate the strong
decays of the excited states using the model. After
comparing the theoretical decay widths and decay patterns with the available
experimental data, we tend to conclude: (1) is probably the
state although the
assignment is not completely excluded; (2) seems unlikely to be
the and candidate; (3)
as either a or state is
consistent with the experimental data; (4) experimental search of
in the channels , , and
will be crucial to distinguish the above two possibilities.Comment: 18 pages, 7 figures, 2 tables. Some discussions added. The final
version to appear at EPJ
Valuing the voluntary sector: rethinking economic analysis
The voluntary sector plays an important role in the sports industry, as a provider of sporting opportunities and in the development of sport, from increasing participation through to supporting excellence and elite performance. However, despite this importance, research on its contribution to sport-related economic activity is limited, with information on this sector remaining the weakest part of current economic assessments of the UK sports industry. The research presented in this article examines the economic importance of the voluntary sector, using a case study of Sheffield. It demonstrates that the sports voluntary sector in the city is considerably smaller than was predicted when using national estimates, and that this is largely a consequence of methodological issues relating to previous research. The article suggests that in the light of the findings and the increasing use of sport in urban policy, there is a need to rethink the methodology used to evaluate the economic contribution of the voluntary sector in the future.</p
Innovation and research in organic farming: A multiâlevel approach to facilitate cooperation among stakeholders
A wider range of stakeholders is expected to be involved in organic research. A decisionâsupport tool is needed to define priorities and to allocate tasks among institutions. Based on research and management experience in organic research, the authors have developed a framework for experimental and research
projects. The framework is based on a multiâlevel approach. Each level is defined according to the directness of the innovation impact on the organic systems. The projects carried out for each level were assessed over a ten-year period. Two applications are presented: analysis of crop protection strategies in horticulture and plant breeding programmes. When combined with four development models of organic farming, this multiâlevel analysis appears to be promising for defining research agendas
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