The Singing Sand Mountain and Crescent Spring Scenic Spot in Dunhuang,Northwest China is a world-renowned desert attraction that is also an integral component of the Dunhuang UNESCO Global Geopark.This scenic area und...The Singing Sand Mountain and Crescent Spring Scenic Spot in Dunhuang,Northwest China is a world-renowned desert attraction that is also an integral component of the Dunhuang UNESCO Global Geopark.This scenic area underwent a 30-year transformation,i.e.,from a severe sand risk with spring water threatened by sand burial due to dune deformation,to restoration of the original sand flow field and mitigation of the sand burial problem.The current paper summarizes the research on the intensive monitoring of the dynamic change of star dunes near the spring,observation of wind and sand flow movement,and then restoring the harmonic vibration of the sand particles(singing sand)that were previously silenced.The existing and prospective impacts of anthropogenic and natural forces on the deformation of the sand dunes are investigated by integrated methods,guiding the implementation of mitigating measures with significant ameliorative effects.Contrast to common sand control practices that aim to reduce wind speed and stop blown sands,our research highlights the importance of maintaining the natural wind flow field in stabilizing surrounding dunes.These mitigation measures consist of removing excessive vegetation and newly constructed buildings to recover the original wind flow field and sand transport activity.Such research and mitigation efforts ensure the scientific protection and restoration of the special desert landform,and contribute to the mutual enhancement of the conservation and exploitation of this desert scenic spot and similar sites.展开更多
Previous studies have found that self-control training was effective in improving an individual’s self-control,which plays an important role in inhibiting negative emotions.However,it is unclear whether self-control ...Previous studies have found that self-control training was effective in improving an individual’s self-control,which plays an important role in inhibiting negative emotions.However,it is unclear whether self-control training can facilitate refraining from retaliation.This study randomly assigned participants(N=55)to a training condi-tion(building self-control by avoiding sweets)or a control condition.Before and after training,participants com-pleted the Transgression-Related Interpersonal Motivations Inventory-18(TRIM-18)and a modified Taylor aggression task once each.Participants in the training condition inflicted more low-intensity penalties on the pre-vious offender compared to control participants.Participants in the training condition reported lower revenge scores after training than before training.These results provide preliminary support that providing people who wish to forgive self-control training might promote forgiveness.展开更多
In view of the merits and demerits of current oil spill visualization methods,the paper involves a study on a new type of visualization approach targeting oil spill at sea.To be specific,the visualization of sea oil s...In view of the merits and demerits of current oil spill visualization methods,the paper involves a study on a new type of visualization approach targeting oil spill at sea.To be specific,the visualization of sea oil spill is implemented with the adoption of texture projection method.The texture projection-induced jaggedly edge is displayed in the performance test results.Under the circumstance,Gauss smoothing filter is introduced to secure the smooth convergence of texture edge and thus bring forth satisfactory dynamic visualization effect.Already,this means has already been successfully applied to the Oil Spill Emergency 3D Drilling System,which evidenced the validity and reliability of the new method.展开更多
基金the National Key R&D Program of China(2018YFD1100104)the National Science Foundation of China(42071014)the Youth Innovation Promotion Association of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Y202085).
文摘The Singing Sand Mountain and Crescent Spring Scenic Spot in Dunhuang,Northwest China is a world-renowned desert attraction that is also an integral component of the Dunhuang UNESCO Global Geopark.This scenic area underwent a 30-year transformation,i.e.,from a severe sand risk with spring water threatened by sand burial due to dune deformation,to restoration of the original sand flow field and mitigation of the sand burial problem.The current paper summarizes the research on the intensive monitoring of the dynamic change of star dunes near the spring,observation of wind and sand flow movement,and then restoring the harmonic vibration of the sand particles(singing sand)that were previously silenced.The existing and prospective impacts of anthropogenic and natural forces on the deformation of the sand dunes are investigated by integrated methods,guiding the implementation of mitigating measures with significant ameliorative effects.Contrast to common sand control practices that aim to reduce wind speed and stop blown sands,our research highlights the importance of maintaining the natural wind flow field in stabilizing surrounding dunes.These mitigation measures consist of removing excessive vegetation and newly constructed buildings to recover the original wind flow field and sand transport activity.Such research and mitigation efforts ensure the scientific protection and restoration of the special desert landform,and contribute to the mutual enhancement of the conservation and exploitation of this desert scenic spot and similar sites.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31700995)the Humanity and Social Science Youth Foundation of Ministry of Education of China(17YJC190011).
文摘Previous studies have found that self-control training was effective in improving an individual’s self-control,which plays an important role in inhibiting negative emotions.However,it is unclear whether self-control training can facilitate refraining from retaliation.This study randomly assigned participants(N=55)to a training condi-tion(building self-control by avoiding sweets)or a control condition.Before and after training,participants com-pleted the Transgression-Related Interpersonal Motivations Inventory-18(TRIM-18)and a modified Taylor aggression task once each.Participants in the training condition inflicted more low-intensity penalties on the pre-vious offender compared to control participants.Participants in the training condition reported lower revenge scores after training than before training.These results provide preliminary support that providing people who wish to forgive self-control training might promote forgiveness.
基金the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China(“863”Program)[No.2015AA016404]Marine public welfare industry research[No.201505017-4]the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities[No.3132016310].
文摘In view of the merits and demerits of current oil spill visualization methods,the paper involves a study on a new type of visualization approach targeting oil spill at sea.To be specific,the visualization of sea oil spill is implemented with the adoption of texture projection method.The texture projection-induced jaggedly edge is displayed in the performance test results.Under the circumstance,Gauss smoothing filter is introduced to secure the smooth convergence of texture edge and thus bring forth satisfactory dynamic visualization effect.Already,this means has already been successfully applied to the Oil Spill Emergency 3D Drilling System,which evidenced the validity and reliability of the new method.
