247 research outputs found
Visible-IR Colors and Lightcurve Analysis of Two Bright TNOs: 1999 TC36 and 1998 SN165
We report on observations of two bright Trans-Neptunian Objects (TNOs) - 1999
TC36 and 1998 SN165}- during two observational campaigns, as part of the Meudon
Multicolor Survey of Outer Solar System Objects. V-J color was measured for
1999 TC36 (V-J=2.34+/-0.18), which combined with previous measured colors in
the visible, indicate a red reflectivity spectrum at all wavelengths.
Photometric V-band lightcurves were taken for both objects over a time span of
around 8 hours. We have determined a possible rotational period of P=10.1+/-0.8
h for 1998 SN165, making it the seventh TNO with an estimated period. From its
lightcurve variation of Dm=0.151(+0.022/-0.030), we have inferred an asymmetry
ratio of a/b >=1.148(+0.024/-0.031). For 1999 TC36, we did not detect any
rotational period or periodic signal variation within the uncertainties, but
the analysis of its lightcurve hints to a slight systematic magnitude decrease.Comment: Accepted for publication in New Astronomy (13 pages, inc. 4 figures
Transition to turbulence in slowly divergent pipe flow
The results of a combined experimental and numerical study of the flow in
slowly diverging pipes are presented. Interestingly, an axisymmetric conical
recirculation cell has been observed. The conditions for its existence and the
length of the cell are simulated for a range of diverging angles and expansion
ratios. There is a critical velocity for the appearance of this state. When the
flow rate increases further, a subcritical transition for localized turbulence
arises. The transition and relaminarization experiments described here quantify
the extent of turbulence. The findings suggest that the transition scenario in
slowly diverging pipes is a combination of stages similar to those observed in
sudden expansions and in straight circular pipe flow.Comment: 8 pages, 5 figure
The Color Distribution in the Edgeworth-Kuiper Belt
We have started since 1997 the Meudon Multicolor Survey of Outer Solar System
Objects with the aim of collecting a large and homogeneous set of color data
for Trans-Neptunian and Centaurs objects [...] We have a combined sample of 52
B-R color measurements for 8 Centaurs, 22 Classicals, 13 Plutinos, 8 Scattered
objects and 1 object with unidentified dynamical class. This dataset is the
largest single and homogeneous published dataset to date [...]. A strong
(color) correlation with mean excitation velocity points toward a space
weathering/impact origin for the color diversity. However, thorough modeling of
the collisional/dynamical environment in the Edgeworth-Kuiper belt needs to be
done in order to confirm this scenario. We found also that the Classical TNOs
consist in the superposition of two distinct populations: the dynamically Cold
Classical TNOs (red colors, low i, small sizes) and the dynamically Hot
Classical TNOs (diverse colors, moderate and high i, larger sizes). [...] Our
specific observation strategy [...] permitted us to highlight a few objects
suspected to have true compositional and/or texture variation on their
surfaces. These are 1998 HK151, 1999 DF9, 1999 OY3, 2000 GP183, 2000 OK67, and
2001 KA77 and should be prime targets for further observations [...]. Our
survey has also highlighted 1998 SN165 whose colors and dynamical properties
puts it in a new dynamical class distinct from the Classicals, its previously
assigned dynamical class.Comment: Accepted for publication in Astronomical Journal (38 pages, inc. 11
figures
Visible spectroscopy of the new ESO Large Program on trans-Neptunian objects and Centaurs: final results
A second large programme (LP) for the physical studies of TNOs and Centaurs,
started at ESO Cerro Paranal on October 2006 to obtain high-quality data, has
recently been concluded. In this paper we present the spectra of these pristine
bodies obtained in the visible range during the last two semesters of the LP.
We investigate the spectral behaviour of the TNOs and Centaurs observed, and we
analyse the spectral slopes distribution of the full data set coming from this
LP and from the literature. We computed the spectral slope for each observed
object, and searched for possible weak absorption features. A statistical
analysis was performed on a total sample of 73 TNOs and Centaurs to look for
possible correlations between dynamical classes, orbital parameters, and
spectral gradient. We obtained new spectra for 28 bodies, 15 of which were
observed for the first time. All the new presented spectra are featureless,
including 2003 AZ84, for which a faint and broad absorption band possibly
attributed to hydrated silicates on its surface has been reported. The data
confirm a wide variety of spectral behaviours, with neutral--grey to very red
gradients. An analysis of the spectral slopes available from this LP and in the
literature for a total sample of 73 Centaurs and TNOs shows that there is a
lack of very red objects in the classical population. We present the results of
the statistical analysis of the spectral slope distribution versus orbital
parameters. In particular, we confirm a strong anticorrelation between spectral
slope and orbital inclination for the classical population. A strong
correlation is also found between the spectral slope and orbital eccentricity
for resonant TNOs, with objects having higher spectral slope values with
increasing eccentricity.Comment: 11 pages, 9 figure
Coordinated thermal and optical observations of Trans-Neptunian object (20000) Varuna from Sierra Nevada
We report on coordinated thermal and optical measurements of trans-Neptunian
object (20000) Varuna obtained in January-February 2002, respectively from the
IRAM 30-m and IAA 1.5 m telescopes. The optical data show a lightcurve with a
period of 3.176+/-0.010 hr, a mean V magnitude of 20.37+/-0.08 and a
0.42+/-0.01 magnitude amplitude. They also tentatively indicate that the
lightcurve is asymmetric and double-peaked. The thermal observations indicate a
1.12+/-0.41 mJy flux, averaged over the object's rotation. Combining the two
datasets, we infer that Varuna has a mean 1060(+180/-220) km diameter and a
mean 0.038(+0.022/-0.010) V geometric albedo, in general agreement with an
earlier determination using the same technique.Comment: Accepted for publication in Astronomy & Astrophysics (7 pages,
including 3 figures
Alterações neuropsiquiátricas da doença de Parkinson
A Doença de Parkinson atinge hoje
aproximadamente 1% da população
mundial com mais de 65 anos. São cada
vez mais bem conhecidas as manifestações
neuropsiquiátricas que se associam à
doença e/ou ao tratamento. Pretendemos
nesta revisão abordar sumariamente a
epidemiologia, fisiopatologia e diagnóstico
da Doença de Parkinson, destacando as
alterações neuropsiquiátricas: depressão,
ansiedade, psicose, demência, perturbações
do sono, síndroma de desregulação da
dopamina
Processos de mudança no campo da sustentabilidade empresarial e as contribuições dos detentores de capital : um estudo de caso em uma empresa do setor têxtil
Factors with a negative impact on the environment, such as the excessive use of natural resources or global warming, are the basis for adopting more sustainable and environmentally friendly measures. A process of change that does not allow anyone to be left out, neither people nor companies, and that has gained relevance as the latter have come to realize that adopting the path of sustainability could translate into added value. The textile sector,from which reports of efforts in this direction come to us, is an example of this, so, within the scope of an analysis and reflection around the main concepts of sustainability, we will seek to understand the role and contributions of the holders of capital for sustainability. This study explores the role of capital holders in promoting sustainability in business through an exploratory case study conducted at Sourcetextile, a company operating in the textile sector. The results found indicate that Sourcetextile presents a sustainable behavior, based on the three pillars of sustainability, and that this is due to the social and environmental concerns of entrepreneurs, which creates a kind of permanent tension between economic and environmental objectives. and social, without which the company would only be concerned with economic objectives.Resumo: Fatores com impacto negativo no meio ambiente, como o uso excessivo de recursos naturais
ou o aquecimento global, estão na base da adoção de medidas mais sustentáveis e amigas
ambiente. Um processo de mudança que não permite deixar ninguém de fora, nem pessoas nem empresas, e que foi ganhando relevância à medida que estas últimas foram percebendo que adotar o caminho da sustentabilidade se poderia traduzir em valor acrescentado.
O setor têxtil, de onde nos chegam relatos de esforços nesse sentido, é disso exemplo, pelo que, no âmbito de uma análise e reflexão em torno dos principais conceitos da sustentabilidade, vamos procurar perceber o papel e contributos dos detentores do capital para a sustentabilidade empresarial com recurso a um estudo de caso exploratório na Sour cetextile, empresa que opera no setor têxtil. Os resultados encontrados indicam que a Sourcetextile apresenta uma conduta sustentável, com base nos três pilares da sustentabilidade, e que isto se deve às preocupações sociais e ambientais dos empresários, que vai criando como que uma espécie de tensão permanente entre os objetivos económicos e os ambientais e sociais, sem a qual a empresa apenas se preocuparia com os objetivos económicos.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
Neptune Trojans and Plutinos: colors, sizes, dynamics, and their possible collisions
Neptune Trojans and Plutinos are two subpopulations of trans-Neptunian
objects located in the 1:1 and the 3:2 mean motion resonances with Neptune,
respectively, and therefore protected from close encounters with the planet.
However, the orbits of these two kinds of objects may cross very often,
allowing a higher collisional rate between them than with other kinds of
trans-Neptunian objects, and a consequent size distribution modification of the
two subpopulations.
Observational colors and absolute magnitudes of Neptune Trojans and Plutinos
show that i) there are no intrinsically bright (large) Plutinos at small
inclinations, ii) there is an apparent excess of blue and intrinsically faint
(small) Plutinos, and iii) Neptune Trojans possess the same blue colors as
Plutinos within the same (estimated) size range do.
For the present subpopulations we analyzed the most favorable conditions for
close encounters/collisions and address any link there could be between those
encounters and the sizes and/or colors of Plutinos and Neptune Trojans. We also
performed a simultaneous numerical simulation of the outer Solar System over 1
Gyr for all these bodies in order to estimate their collisional rate.
We conclude that orbital overlap between Neptune Trojans and Plutinos is
favored for Plutinos with large libration amplitudes, high eccentricities, and
small inclinations. Additionally, with the assumption that the collisions can
be disruptive creating smaller objects not necessarily with similar colors, the
present high concentration of small Plutinos with small inclinations can thus
be a consequence of a collisional interaction with Neptune Trojans and such
hypothesis should be further analyzed.Comment: 15 pages, 9 figures, 6 tables, accepted for publication in A&
A novel methodology to assess the relaxation rate of the intervertebral disc by increments on intradiscal pressure
Publicado em "Applied mechanics and materials, vol. 664 (2014) pp 379-383"The Intervertebral Disc (IVD) is subjected to several types of loading during daily routine
events. However, the overloading on this structure induces higher Intradiscal Pressure (IDP), which
could cause severe damage on its structure. This study describes a new approach to that allows
monitorize and pressurize nuclear region of the IVD, with a cartilaginous endplate access, by the
insertion of an external fluid, while a Motion Segment (MS-assembly composed by
vertebra-disc-vertebra) is compressed at a physiological load. This methodology includes the use of a
pneumatic structure that applies a certain pressure on the hydrostatic system, forcing a fluid to enter
into the MS through a screw, with a drilled hollow along its entire length. Preliminary results
indicated that this methodology presents high potential to efficiently pressurize the IVD, providing a
useful tool to better understand the response of this structure under pressure.EC -European Commission(NMP-2009-SMALL-3-CP-FP 246351
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