Earth Sciences

Volume 6, Issue 6, December 2017

  • Hydromass in Natural-Territorial Complexes in the Upper- and High-Mountain Landscapes of the Ialno Ridge

    Robert Maghlakelidze, Giorgi Maghlakelidze, Revaz Tolordava, Malkhaz Gvinjilia, Koba Korsantia

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 6, December 2017
    Pages: 106-110
    Received: Jul. 18, 2017
    Accepted: Jul. 19, 2017
    Published: Sep. 29, 2017
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    Abstract: The study of hydromass in natural-territorial complexes in the upper-mountain and high-mountain landscapes of the Ialno Ridge is based on the analysis spatial-temporal concept of natural-territorial complexes (NTCs), which was developed by Prof. Nikoloz Beruchashvili. This question allows analyzing and evaluating the following issues: moisture circ... Show More
  • The Classification Imereti’s Landscapes and Its Anthropogenic Transformation

    Kubetsia Mzia, Shorena Tkemaladze

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 6, December 2017
    Pages: 111-116
    Received: Aug. 04, 2017
    Accepted: Aug. 07, 2017
    Published: Sep. 29, 2017
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    Abstract: The main purpose of this work is to evaluate allocated the landscapes of Imereti and to anthropogenic changes in them. These give chance to determine the current tendencies of different landscapes. The research is based on the field work carried out in different landscapes of Imereti and also on the different scientific sources. This issue is high ... Show More
  • Transboundary Conservation Areas in African Mountains: Opportunities and Challenges for Addressing Global Change

    Nakileza Bob Roga, Wilem Ferguson, Festus Bagoora

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 6, December 2017
    Pages: 117-126
    Received: Jul. 24, 2017
    Accepted: Aug. 21, 2017
    Published: Oct. 13, 2017
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    Abstract: The last 15 years have seen the establishment of several transboundary conservation areas (TBCAs) in Africa, presenting a unique opportunity of using an integrated ecosystem approach for promoting sustainable ecosystems services. TBCAs have unique characteristics for livelihood improvement of adjacent human communities. Mountain TBCAs in Africa, ar... Show More
  • Attract Force Mathematic Physics Model Release the Formation of Earth Volcano

    Yan Ji, Jingzhe Mao

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 6, December 2017
    Pages: 127-130
    Received: Aug. 23, 2017
    Accepted: Sep. 13, 2017
    Published: Oct. 17, 2017
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    Abstract: Volcanoes are a kind of nature phenomena, which are found not only on the Earth, but also on the other solar planets. When erupting, the volcanoes spew rocks, molten lava and plenty of smoke and gases. To find the reason of volcanic formations have caused many researches. Why volcano erupt in mountain body? Why volcano not happen in plain? Why volc... Show More
  • The Model Inversion of Leaf Area Index of Vegetation by Means of Electromagenetic Wave Radiative Transfer Model

    Wei Fu, Huan Pei, Zeng-shun Li, Hao Shen, Jun-shuai Li, Peng-yuan Wang

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 6, December 2017
    Pages: 131-141
    Received: May 30, 2017
    Accepted: Jun. 12, 2017
    Published: Oct. 30, 2017
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    Abstract: This paper puts forward a novel approach for model inversion of leaf area index (LAI) of vegetation based on the integrated arithmetic of data assimilation and genetic-particle swarm algorithm (DAGS). The article expounds the design principle of electromagenetic wave radiative transfer model (ERTM) for vegetation canopies. On this basis, this study... Show More
  • Second Order Statistical Moments of the Power Spectrum of Ionospheric Scintillation

    Jandieri George, Diasamidze Zhuzhuna, Diazamidze Mzia, Takidze Irma

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 6, December 2017
    Pages: 142-148
    Received: Apr. 06, 2017
    Accepted: Apr. 17, 2017
    Published: Oct. 31, 2017
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    Abstract: Paper considers some aspects of the relationship between scintillation level of scattered radiation and anisotropic plasma irregularities in the collision turbulent magnetized plasma. Analytical calculations are carried out using modify smooth perturbation method taking into account both diffraction effects and polarization coefficients of both ord... Show More
  • Critical Break Length of Floor Aquiclude During Longwall Mining Above Confined Aquifer

    Baohua Guo, Feng Jiao, Xiaoyu Yang

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 6, December 2017
    Pages: 149-156
    Received: Sep. 05, 2017
    Accepted: Sep. 21, 2017
    Published: Nov. 02, 2017
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    Abstract: Floor water inrushes not only cause heavy casualties and property losses, but seriously restrict the production of coal mines. The aquiclude was simplified as the fixed - fixed beam under the uniform load, and critical break length formula of floor aquiclude in three failure modes including bending failure, shear failure and buckling of pressure ba... Show More
  • Molar Mass Version of the Ideal Gas Law Points to a Very Low Climate Sensitivity

    Robert Ian Holmes

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 6, December 2017
    Pages: 157-163
    Received: Nov. 14, 2017
    Accepted: Nov. 24, 2017
    Published: Dec. 07, 2017
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    Abstract: It has always been complicated mathematically, to calculate the average near surface atmospheric temperature on planetary bodies with a thick atmosphere. Usually, the Stefan Boltzmann (S-B) black body law is used to provide the effective temperature, then debate arises about the size or relevance of additional factors, including the ‘greenhouse eff... Show More
  • Nannostratigraphic Study of K/Pg Limit Formations of Cote d’Ivoire Offshore Sedimentary Basin of (West Africa)

    Nakpoh Nadege Barbara Zagbayou, Zeli Bruno Digbehi, Maurice Ennin Tetchie, A. Aka Kouamé

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 6, December 2017
    Pages: 164-169
    Received: Aug. 07, 2017
    Accepted: Oct. 31, 2017
    Published: Dec. 18, 2017
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    Abstract: Study of calcareous nannofossils in the interval 1044 -1445 m of ZNB-1X well located off Abidjan in the offshore part of Cote d’Ivoire sedimentary basin revealed a low diversity of nannoflora. The material used consistits mainlay of drill cuttings that undergone a three step classic treatment nanofloral study allowed to identify three intervals: Se... Show More