Elastic Wave propagation in structures with irregular boundaries is studied by transforming the plates with irregular surfaces to sinusoidal wave-guides. Guided elastic wave in a two-dimensional periodically corrugated plate is studied analytically. The plate material is considered as homogeneous, isotropic and linearly elastic. In a periodically corrugated wave-guide, all possible spectral orders of wave numbers are considered. The dispersion equation is obtained by applying the traction free boundary conditions at the two surfaces. The analysis is carried out in the wave-number domain for both symmetric and anti-symmetric modes. Non-propagating 'stop bands' and propagating 'pass bands' are investigated. Experimental analyses with two different pairs of transducers are also performed and compared with the results from the mathematical analysis. Newly developed semi-analytical DPSM technique has been also adopted in this dissertation to model the ultrasonic field in sinusoidally corrugated plate. Distributed Point Source Method (DPSM) is gradually gaining popularity in the field of Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE). DPSM can be used to calculate the ultrasonic field (pressure, velocity and displacement in a fluid or stress and displacement in a solid) generated by ultrasonic transducers. So far the technique has been used to model ultrasonic field in homogeneous or multilayered fluid structures. In this dissertation the method is extended to model the ultrasonic field generated in both fluid and solid media. The Prime objective of using DPSM technique in this dissertation is to model the ultrasonic field generated in the corrugated wave guide. This method has never been used to model ultrasonic field in solids. Development of stress and displacement Green's functions in solids are presented. In addition to the wave propagation problem in the sinusoidal wave guide, a few unsolved problems such as ultrasonic field generated by bounded acoustic beams in multilayered fluid structures, near a fluid-solid interface and in flat solid isotropic plates are also presented in this dissertation.

<p>Trapped ion systems are the leading candidate for quantum information processing because many of the critical components have already been demonstrated. Scaling trapped ion systems to large numbers of ions is currently believed possible, but much work remains to prove it. Microfabricated surface ion traps are increasing in popularity for their ease of mass production and their ability to manipulate individual ions and interact arbitrary pairs of ions. Even with the advent of scalable ion traps, detection of an individual ion trapped in a high vacuum poses a challenge. The internal state of the ion chosen for a quantum bit can be measured via exposure to a probe beam that causes one state to scatter light (a "bright" state), but not the other state (a "dark" state). In free space, a single ion acts like a point source that emits in all directions; a standard two inch lens system can only collect about 2% of the light emitted by the ion. Poor light collection results in a high error rate and slow determination of the internal state of the ion. Fast, high fidelity state detection is necessary for quantum error correction and loophole-free Bell experiments at short (less than 100\,km) distances, and high efficiency collection is necessary to rapidly interconnect separate quantum computers. We demonstrate state detection fidelities of 99%, 99.856(8)% and 99.915(7) % which correspond to detection times of 10.5, 28.1 and 99.8 us, respectively.</p> / Dissertation

O uso de imagens de satélite tem aprimorado o estudo da dinâmica do uso do solo. Os mapeamentos da cobertura da terra se tornaram instrumentos fundamentais na avaliação das alterações na paisagem provocadas pela ação antrópica e sua influência sobre o planejamento regional e urbano. A utilização de ferramentas computacionais como os Sistemas de Informação Geográfica e os modelos hidrológicos têm auxiliado essas avaliações. O modelo hidrológico SWAT (Soil and Water Assessment Tool), desenvolvido pelo Departamento de Agricultura norte-americano, é um modelo de base física e parâmetros distribuídos, auxiliado por uma interface gráfica de software GIS. Por seu valor ambiental e econômico, a caracterização ambiental da área de drenagem da Represa de Itupararanga, com 936,54 \'KM POT.2\', localizada no estado de São Paulo, tem fundamental importância e a utilização de dados atuais permite que o estudo da área seja mais preciso no que diz respeito aos seus resultados. A partir de imagens do sensor Liss 3 do satélite ResourceSat-1, foi produzido o mapa atual de uso e ocupação do solo através da classificação supervisionada de máxima verossimilhança, validada por coletas de campo de ponto de controle com índice Kappa de 0,64 e índice de exatidão global de 71%. Os parâmetros morfológicos demonstraram que a área de estudo é bem drenada e possui baixa probabilidade de enchentes. A modelagem hidrológica foi calibrada para o período de janeiro de 2005 a dezembro de 2008 e resultou em coeficiente de eficiência de 0,41 e tendência percentual de 0%. A validação alcançou resultado de 0,301 e 5,5% para estes avaliadores, valores de ajuste considerados aceitáveis. Foram encontrados os valores de 9,66 e 1,5 para nitrogênio e fósforo, respectivamente, em kg/ha.ano, para os valores de poluição difusa, resultados elevados na comparação entre pesquisas com este foco. A comparação entre cenários identificou a necessidade de adotar práticas conservacionistas através do planejamento da ocupação para tornar sustentáveis as atividades dentro bacia e atenuar as pressões sobre os recursos naturais. / The use of satellite images has improved the study of the land use dynamics. Land cover mapping have become fundamental tools in the assessment of landscape changes caused by human action and its influence on regional and urban planning. Computation tools such as Geographic Information Systems and hydrological models have supported these findings. The hydrological model SWAT (Soil and Water Assessment Tool), developed by U. S. Agriculture Department, a model physically based and semi-distributed parameters with a GIS graphical interface. Due your environmental and economic value, the morphologic characterization of Itupararanga watershed, with 936,54 \'KM POT.2\', located in São Paulo state, have fundamental relevance and use of current data alows the study be more accurate. From images of Liss 3 sensor of ResourceSat-1 satelite, the current land use map was produced through supervised classification by maximum likelihood method and validated by control points on field collection, resulting in Kappa coefficient of 0.64 and overall accuracy rate of 71%. The morphological parameters showed that watershed is well drained and has low probability of flooding. The hydrological modeling was calibrated from January of 2005 to December of 2008 and had efficient value of 0.41 and trend rate of zero. Validation reached results of de 0.301 and 5.5% for these coefficients, considered acceptable for adjust values. Were found values of 9.66 and 1.5 for nitrogen and phosphorus, in kg/ha.year, respectively, for the values of diffuse pollution, high results in comparison between studies with this focus. The comparison between scenarios indentified the need to adopt conservation pratices through occupation planning to make the activities inside the basin and mitigate the pressure on natural resources.

京都大学 / 0048 / 新制・課程博士 / 博士(農学) / 甲第22785号 / 農博第2428号 / 新制||農||1081(附属図書館) / 学位論文||R2||N5305(農学部図書室) / 京都大学大学院農学研究科地域環境科学専攻 / (主査)教授 藤原 正幸, 教授 村上 章, 教授 中村 公人 / 学位規則第4条第1項該当 / Doctor of Agricultural Science / Kyoto University / DFAM

付記する学位プログラム名: グローバル生存学大学院連携プログラム / 京都大学 / 0048 / 新制・課程博士 / 博士(工学) / 甲第20341号 / 工博第4278号 / 新制||工||1662(附属図書館) / 京都大学大学院工学研究科社会基盤工学専攻 / (主査)教授 寶 馨, 教授 立川 康人, 准教授 佐山 敬洋 / 学位規則第4条第1項該当 / Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering) / Kyoto University / DFAM

Non-point source pollution caused by erosion from road construction poses hazardous environmental effects. Percolation and infiltration of nutrients into groundwater can also be detrimental to the surrounding environment. In addition, annual roadside maintenance budget exceeded $14 million in 2011 for Mississippi. Objectives of this research were to evaluate rapidly established short-statured species in an effort to prevent erosion, combat non-point source pollution, reduce mowing cost, and provide quick cover following propagation. Factors evaluated were rate of establishment, plant cover, and mowing requirement. MDOT’s standard seed mix was evaluated along with Pennington’s SlopeMaster product and different combinations of selected plant species. Visual and image analysis showed oilseed radish plants established the quickest and provided the most cover. All sod treatments provided instant cover while Pennington’s Slopemaster product, as well as mixes that contained bermudagrass or bahiagrass, provided sufficient cover, but not in a timely manner.

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This study offers two cost analyses to inform public policy decisions on the use of land and water resources. The first presents some public service costs associated with different spatial forms of land development. The second cost analysis presents costs associated with three different policy options for meeting water quality goals in Long Island Sound. The objective the first analysis is to determine the cost to local governments of providing water distribution and wastewater collection services to alternative spatial forms of residential development. Components of spatial form are explicitly defined in terms of lot size, distance and tract dispersion. An engineering cost model is used to determine the water and sewer costs to three sets of hypothetical land settlement scenarios. Each set shows the effect of one component of spatial form on cost. The results show that smaller lots, shorter distances between existing centers and less tract dispersion reduce public water and sewer costs. Lot size is found to have the most pronounced effect on water and sewer cost. Some policy options for reducing the public service costs associated with development are considered. The objective of the second cost analysis is to analyze the cost implications of a nitrogen allowance trading system for wastewater treatment plants in Connecticut. Effluent allowance trading involves the transfer of pollution control responsibility between pollution sources. Effluent allowances are the right to discharge a given quantity of waste into the environment over a given time period. Allowance trading has been proposed as a way of reducing pollution control costs, encouraging innovative pollution prevention techniques and more quickly achieving water quality goals. Long Island Sound, a major estuary in the northeastern United States, experiences chronically low dissolved oxygen levels. Excessive nitrogen loads from anthropogenic activities in the Sound watershed have been identified as the cause of the oxygen problem. The state of Connecticut is examining the possibility of introducing an effluent allowance trading system in order to reduce the cost of achieving required reductions in nitrogen discharge. A linear programming model is used to predict trading outcomes and allowance prices. The total cost of achieving a nitrogen load cap is calculated under three administrative approaches. The first approach is a uniform reduction requirement where all plants are required to reduce discharge by the same proportion. The second approach is an administrative reallocation of waste load where a regulatory agency assigns control responsibility based on the agency's understanding of relative costs. The third approach is a flexible effluent allowance trading system. The results will show that a trading program offers cost savings over traditional regulatory approaches, demonstrate the potential for further cost savings from pollution prevention activities and estimate the cost savings that would result from including nonpoint sources in the overall nitrogen reduction strategy. / Master of Science