Identification of non-Gaussian parametric model with time-varying coefficients using wavelet basis

Many time series in practice turn to be the time-varying (TV) non-Gaussian processes. In this paper, we address the problem of how to describe these non-stationary non-Gaussian time series. A non-Gaussian AR model with TV parameters is proposed to track the non-stationary non-Gaussian characteristics of the signal. Since wavelet has flexibility in capturing the signal's transient characteristics at different scales, a set of wavelet basis is employed so that the model parameters can effectively track the variations of TV signals and be used to estimate the corresponding TV bispectrum. The experiments results confirm the superior performance of the presented model over the previous method.published_or_final_versio

Identification of non-Gaussian parametric model with time-varying coefficients using wavelet basis

Many time series in practice turn to be the time-varying (TV) non-Gaussian processes. In this paper, we address the problem of how to describe these non-stationary non-Gaussian time series. A non-Gaussian AR model with TV parameters is proposed to track the non-stationary non-Gaussian characteristics of the signal. Since wavelet has flexibility in capturing the signal's transient characteristics at different scales, a set of wavelet basis is employed so that the model parameters can effectively track the variations of TV signals and be used to estimate the corresponding TV bispectrum. The experiments results confirm the superior performance of the presented model over the previous method.published_or_final_versio

Geochemistry of the Panzhihua Mafic Layered Intrusion (SW China): Petrogenetic Implications for its Giant V-Ti-Magnetite Deposit

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Origin of the Yangliuping Ni-Cu-(PGE) Sulfide Deposit Within the Emeishan Large Igneous Province, SW China

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Geochemistry of the Early Paleozoic Baiyin Volcanic Rocks (NW China): Implications for the Tectonic Evolution of the North Qilian Orogenic Belt

The Qilian Mountains in NW China comprise the North Qilian Orogenic Belt, Central Qilian Block, and South Qilian Orogenic Belt. The North Qilian Orogenic Belt consists of the Northern and Southern terranes separated by a volcanic rock belt. This belt is composed mainly of felsic and mafic volcanic rocks. Volcanic rocks in the Baiyin area of the eastern part of the belt include rhyolites, rhyodacite, andesitic basalts, and basalts. New zircon U-Pb isotopic data yield a crystallization age of ca. 445 Ma for the rhyolite, 30 m.yr. younger than the associated basalts. The mafic volcanic rocks are relatively enriched in Th, Sr, and light rare earth element with (La/Yb) N ratios ranging from 4.2 to 5.6 and LaN ranging from 40 to 49, and depleted in high field strength elements, with high Th/Nb ratios (0.9-1.3). These features together with their εNd(T) values (-1.4 to +3.1) are consistent with a subduction-related origin, most likely in a mature island arc or an arc built on thin continental crust in an active continental margin. The felsic volcanic rocks show a calc-alkaline affinity and a strong suprasubduction zone signature with negative Nb, Sr, and Ti anomalies and relatively high Th/Nb ratios (0.8-1.6). They have significantly high εNd(T) values (+4.4 to +7.7) relative to the mafic volcanic rocks. Such radiogenic Nd isotopic compositions rule out a crustal origin and indicate the derivation from a depleted mantle source in a volcanic arc environment. Therefore, the geochemistry of the mafic and felsic volcanic rocks demonstrates an Ordovician volcanic arc above a northward subduction zone. The northward drifting of the Central Qilian Block eventually resulted in the amalgamation of the Northern and Southern terranes to form the North Qilian Orogenic Belt in the Early Paleozoic. © 2005 by The University of Chicago. All rights reserved.published_or_final_versio

Sharp estimates on the first eigenvalue of the p-Laplacian with negative Ricci lower bound

We complete the picture of sharp eigenvalue estimates for the p-Laplacian on a compact manifold by providing sharp estimates on the first nonzero eigenvalue of the nonlinear operator $\Delta_p$ when the Ricci curvature is bounded from below by a negative constant. We assume that the boundary of the manifold is convex, and put Neumann boundary conditions on it. The proof is based on a refined gradient comparison technique and a careful analysis of the underlying model spaces.Comment: Sign mistake fixed in the proof of the gradient comparison theorem (theorem 5.1 pag 10), and some minor improvements aroun

Geochronology and geochemistry of the c. 80 Ma Rutog granitic pluton, northwestern Tibet: Implications for the tectonic evolution of the Lhasa Terrane

The Rutog granitic pluton lies in the Gangdese magmatic arc in the westernmost part of the Lhasa Terrane, NW Tibet, and has SHRIMP zircon U-Pb ages of c. 80 Ma. The pluton consists of granodiorite and monzogranite with SiO2 ranging from 62 to 72 wt% and Al2 O3 from 15 to 17 wt%. The rocks contain 2.33-4.93 wt% K2O and 3.42-5.52 wt% Na2O and have Na2O/K2O ratios of 0.74-2.00. Their chondrite-normalized rare earth element (REE) patterns are enriched in LREE ((La/Yb)n = 15 to 26) and do not show significant Eu anomalies (αEu = 0.68-1.15). On a primitive mantle-normalized trace element diagram, the rocks are rich in large ion lithophile elements (LILE) and poor in high field strength elements (HFSE), HREE and Y. Their Sr/Y ratios range from 15 to 78 with an average of 30. The rocks have constant initial 87Sr/86Sr ratios (0.7045 to 0.7049) and slightly positive εNd(t) values (+0.1 to +2.3), similar to I-type granites generated in an arc setting. The geochemistry of the Rutog pluton is best explained by partial melting of a thickened continental crust, triggered by underplating of basaltic magmas in a mantle wedge. The formation of the Rutog pluton suggests flat subduction of the Neo-Tethyan oceanic lithosphere from the south. Crustal thickening may have occurred in the Late Cretaceous prior to the India-Asia collision. © Cambridge University Press 2008.published_or_final_versio

Erythroid differentiation and denucleation factors from fetal rat liver: monoclonal antibodies preparation for clone screening from human bone marrow cDNA library

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Balanced geological section for extensional tectonic basin and its implication: An example from southern Songliao Basin

挤压构造的平衡地质剖面分析已经广泛应用于造山带构造分析, 但伸展构造区的平衡地质剖面分析实例仍然很少. 运用盆地分析的技术与方法, 分层序或阶段将地质构造依次恢复、地层逐层回剥, 并通过在松辽盆地南部吉林两井油田扶余油层4 条剖面的实践, 复原出不同时代盆地构造与地层发育的连续剖面, 揭示出松辽盆地南部主要构造样式是以浅表构造层次的负花状构造及深层剥离断层发育为特征; 断层生长指数、盆地的伸展史和伸展量等参数显示, 晚白垩世是构造转型的重要阶段, 此前主要为走滑构造样式形成阶段, 此后则主要为伸展滑脱构造发育阶段. 在此基础上, 提出松辽盆地具有伸展- 走滑双重力学构造性质, 可能是一个弧后构造盆地.The balanced geological sect ion has been widely used for the analysis of orogenic belt, but it is infrequent for ex tensional basins. In this paper, 4 extensional balanced geological sect ion analysis were practiced in Fuyu oil layer of Liangjing , Jilin oilfield, southern Songliao basin with the technology and method, including deformation history restoration, decompaction and erosion restoration. The structure of different ages and the continuous sedimentary sections have been restored. T he result s show that the structural styles possess the characteristics of negative flower structure in the shallow level and ex tensional detachment in deep level. The parameters, including fault growth index, the basin ex tensional history and fault detachment depth, indicate that Late Cretaceous is an important stage for the structure transferring mainly with a strike-slip style before this time and an ex tensional structure and detachment after this time. Therefore, a basin model with twin dynamic property and back-arc characters is proposed.published_or_final_versio

Behaviour of cold-formed concrete-filled dual steel stiffened tubular short columns

This paper presents an experimental and numerical investigation into the behaviour of cold-formed concrete-filled dual steel-stiffened tubular (CFDSST) short columns under axial compressive load. This new composite column is fabricated from four cold-formed lipped angles to make the outer steel tube and a concentrically-placed steel tube located inside with concrete filled inside both the inner and outer tubes. The lips in the outer steel section behave as longitudinal stiffeners. To investigate the axial compression behaviour of these columns, fourteen CFDSSTs were designed and fabricated as well as two concrete-filled stiffened steel tubular (CFSST) columns and two concrete-filled double steel stiffened tubular (D-CFSST) columns for comparison. The columns failed due to local buckling of the outer steel tubes. The columns were modelled using finite element analysis and the accuracy and reliability of the numerical data was determined by comparing the numerical and experimental results. The validated model was employed to conduct a parametric analysis to investigate the behaviour of CFDSST columns with different variables and properties. The results show that the ultimate strength of CFDSST columns is most significantly influenced by the presence and strength of the sandwiched concrete between the two steel sections. The paper also presents an analysis of the accuracy and reliability of different international codified methods for predicting the load-carrying capacity of CFDSSTs