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Spectroscopy of Bright QUEST RR Lyrae Stars: Velocity Substructures toward Virgo
Using a sample of 43 bright (V<16.1, distance <13 kpc) RR Lyrae stars (RRLS)
from the QUEST survey with spectroscopic radial velocities and metallicities,
we find that several separate halo substructures contribute to the Virgo
overdensity (VOD). While there is little evidence for halo substructure in the
spatial distribution of these stars, their distribution in radial velocity
reveals two moving groups. These results are reinforced when the sample is
combined with a sample of blue horizontal branch stars that were identified in
the SDSS, and the combined sample provides evidence for one additional moving
group. These groups correspond to peaks in the radial velocity distribution of
a sample of F type main-sequence stars that was recently observed in the same
directon by SEGUE, although in one case the RRLS and F star groups may not lie
at the same distance. One of the new substructures has a very narrow range in
metallicity, which is more consistent with it being the debris from a destroyed
globular cluster than from a dwarf galaxy. A small concentration of stars have
radial velocities that are similar to the Virgo Stellar Stream (VSS) that was
identified previously in a fainter sample of RRLS. Our results suggest that
this feature extends to distances as short as ~12 kpc from its previous
detection at ~19 kpc. None of the new groups and only one star in the sample
have velocities that are consistent with membership in the leading tidal stream
from the Sagittarius Dwarf Spheroidal Galaxy, which some authors have suggested
is the origin of the VOD.Comment: Accepted for publication in the A
Proper Motions in Kapteyn Selected Area 103: A Preliminary Orbit for the Virgo Stellar Stream
We present absolute proper motions in Kapteyn Selected Area (SA) 103. This
field is located 7 degrees west of the center of the Virgo Stellar Stream (VSS,
Duffau et al. 2006), and has a well-defined main sequence representing the
stream. In SA 103 we identify one RR Lyrae star as a member of the VSS
according to its metallicity, radial velocity and distance. VSS candidate
turnoff stars and subgiant stars have proper motions consistent with that of
the RR Lyrae star. The 3D velocity data imply an orbit with a pericenter of 11
kpc and an apocenter of ~90 kpc. Thus, the VSS comprises tidal debris found
near the pericenter of a highly destructive orbit. Examining the six globular
clusters at distances larger than 50 kpc from the Galactic center, and the
proposed orbit of the VSS, we find one tentative association, NGC 2419. We
speculate that NGC 2419 is possibly the nucleus of a disrupted system of which
the VSS is a part.Comment: ApJL accepte
Hydrogen vs. Battery in the long-term operation. A comparative between energy management strategies for hybrid renewable microgrids
The growth of the world’s energy demand over recent decades in relation to energy intensity and demography is clear. At the same time, the use of renewable energy sources is pursued to address decarbonization targets, but the stochasticity of renewable energy systems produces an increasing need for management systems to supply such energy volume while guaranteeing, at the same time, the security and reliability of the microgrids. Locally distributed energy storage systems (ESS) may provide the capacity to temporarily decouple production and demand. In this sense, the most implemented ESS in local energy districts are small–medium-scale electrochemical batteries. However, hydrogen systems are viable for storing larger energy quantities thanks to its intrinsic high mass-energy density. To match generation, demand and storage, energy management systems (EMSs) become crucial. This paper compares two strategies for an energy management system based on hydrogen-priority vs. battery-priority for the operation of a hybrid renewable microgrid. The overall performance of the two mentioned strategies is compared in the long-term operation via a set of evaluation parameters defined by the unmet load, storage efficiency, operating hours and cumulative energy. The results show that the hydrogen-priority strategy allows the microgrid to be led towards island operation because it saves a higher amount of energy, while the battery-priority strategy reduces the energy efficiency in the storage round trip. The main contribution of this work lies in the demonstration that conventional EMS for microgrids’ operation based on battery-priority strategy should turn into hydrogen-priority to keep the reliability and independence of the microgrid in the long-term operation
Effects of prenatal ethanol exposure on hidroelectrolyte homeostasis
Fil: Godino, A. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones CientÃficas y Técnicas. Instituto de Investigación Médica Mercedes y MartÃn Ferreyra; Argentina.Fil: Vivas, L. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones CientÃficas y Técnicas. Instituto de Investigación Médica Mercedes y MartÃn Ferreyra; Argentina.Fil: Molina, J.C. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones CientÃficas y Técnicas. Instituto de Investigación Médica Mercedes y MartÃn Ferreyra; Argentina.The aim of the present work was to analyze the effect of prenatal exposure to moderate
doses of ethanol (Pre-EtOH) during the gestational days (GD) 17 to 20 on offspring
(postnatal day 28-33) hydroelectrolyte balance. We analyzed basal brain neural activity
and basal/induced sodium appetite and renal response stimulated by sodium depletion
(SD).Fil: Godino, A. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones CientÃficas y Técnicas. Instituto de Investigación Médica Mercedes y MartÃn Ferreyra; Argentina.Fil: Vivas, L. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones CientÃficas y Técnicas. Instituto de Investigación Médica Mercedes y MartÃn Ferreyra; Argentina.Fil: Molina, J.C. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones CientÃficas y Técnicas. Instituto de Investigación Médica Mercedes y MartÃn Ferreyra; Argentina.BiologÃa del Desarroll
Stellar over-densities in the halo: the extent of the Virgo over-density
We map the three dimensional extent of the Virgo Over-density by combining
distance information from RR Lyrae variables and projected spatial information
from SEKBO (Keller et al. 2008) and Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS) DR6
photometry. The Virgo Over-density is seen to comprise two filaments 14.5 x 3
degrees and 10 x 3 degrees and a circular structure 3 degrees in diameter.
Together the three features span 38 degrees of right ascension and declinations
of +2 to -15 degrees. RR Lyrae variables place the two filamentary features at
heliocentric distances of 20 and 17 kpc respectively, with projected dimensions
of 5 x 1 kpc and 3 x 1 kpc.Comment: 6 pages, 5 figures, MNRAS accepte
Hardy spaces for a class of singular domains
We set a framework for the study of Hardy spaces inherited by complements of analytic hypersurfaces in domains with a prior Hardy space structure. The inherited structure is a filtration, various aspects of which are studied in specific settings. For punctured planar domains, we prove a generalization of a famous rigidity lemma of Kerzman and Stein. A stabilization phenomenon is observed for egg domains. Finally, using proper holomorphic maps, we derive a filtration of Hardy spaces for certain power-generalized Hartogs triangles, although these domains fall outside the scope of the original framework
Resting-state abnormalities in heroin-dependent individuals
Drug addiction is a major health problem worldwide. Recent neuroimaging studies have shed light into the underlying mechanisms of drug addiction as well as its consequences to the human brain. The most vulnerable, to heroin addiction, brain regions have been reported to be specific prefrontal, parietal, occipital, and temporal regions, as well as, some subcortical regions. The brain regions involved are usually linked with reward, motivation/drive, memory/learning, inhibition as well as emotional control and seem to form circuits that interact with each other. So, along with neuroimaging studies, recent advances in resting-state dynamics might allow further assessments upon the multilayer complexity of addiction. In the current manuscript, we comprehensively review and discuss existing resting-state neuroimaging findings classified into three overlapping and interconnected groups: functional connectivity alterations, structural deficits and abnormal topological properties. Moreover, behavioral traits of heroin-addicted individuals as well as the limitations of the currently available studies are also reviewed. Finally, in need of a contemporary therapy a multimodal therapeutic approach is suggested using classical treatment practices along with current neurotechonologies, such as neurofeedback and goal-oriented video-games
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