Utilities in the sky?: Comparison of space-based and terrestrial solar power systems

Could huge arrays of space-based solar power systems one day supply utility scale electricity to the electric power grid on earth? How realistic a possibility is this option for alternative energy supply at the moment? Finley R. Shapiro, USA compares space-based and terrestrial solar power systems.     

Vapor pressure and thermodynamic functions of TeI<Subscript>4</Subscript> and its decomposition products

Using a flow method, we have measured the vapor pressure of tellurium tetraiodide, an attractive reagent for chemical vapor deposition technology. The results, combined with earlier tensimetric data, have been used to evaluate the basic thermodynamic functions of TeI₄ and its thermolysis products.     

深化水管体制改革促进水务事业持续发展

普洱市位于云南省西南部，面积4．5万km^2，与越南、老挝、缅甸三国接壤，国境线长486km。新中国成立以来，历届党委、政府高度重视普洱市水利事业的发展，把除水害、兴水利作为造福人民、荫及子孙的百年大计。到2006年年底止，全市累计建成蓄引工程49163件，其中：蓄水工程637件（中型水库10座、小型水库262座、塘坝365座），设计库容47556万m^3：引水工程48526件，年供水总能力11亿m^3。[第一段]     

Tunneling spectroscopy of palladium-barium emitters

The surface of a palladium-barium cathode was studied using scanning probe microscopy techniques. Data from the tunneling spectroscopy showed the pattern of the electron work function distribution over a microscopic region on the emitter surface. This pattern is compared to the distribution of various phases in the palladium-barium alloy employed.     

Boys and violence: A gender-informed analysis.

This article discusses the phenomenon of youth violence from a psychology of gender perspective. Although other factors are discussed--including gun availability, violence-related media influence, family and caretaker factors, and effects of teasing and bullying--the intention is to highlight new thinking on the potential relationship between boys' traditional masculine socialization experiences and violence. In this new perspective, traditional masculine socialization estranges and isolates many boys from their genuine inner lives and vital connections to others, which is theorized to heighten their risk of engaging in acts of violence. The authors identify school and community programs that may be helpful in counteracting damaging socialization experiences and supporting boys' healthier emotional and psychological development. Finally, the article discusses approaches that psychologists and other mental health professionals can use to help address this vital issue. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

全国环境天然贯穿辐射水平调查研究（1983—1990年）

本文主要报道1983—1990年间国家环保局组织的、以摸清环境天然陆地γ辐射现状水平和分布为主要目的的中国环境天然贯穿辐射水平调查的方法及其结果。在全国基本以25×25km网格均匀布点,并在核企业、伴生矿和可能存在人工污染源等地的周围加密布点;共布设网格点14762个(其中25×25 km 和50×50 km 的网格点共8805个),各类加密点计14112个,总计测点数为28874个。由8805个网格点的调查结果统计而得的主要结果为:(1)原野γ辐射剂量率(均指离地面1 m 高处空气吸收剂量率,下同)范围为(2.4—340.8)nGy/h,按面积和人口加权的均值(±单次测量标准差)分别为62.8(±31.2)和62.1(±27.4)nGy/h。(2)道路γ辐射剂量率范围为(3.0—399.1)nGy/h,按点平均值和标准差分别为61.8和21.5nGy/h;道路与原野γ辐射剂量率比值的平均值为0.98。(3)室内γ辐射剂量率范围为(11.0—418.5)nGy/h,按人口加权均值和标准差分别为99.1和36.4nGy/h;室内与原野的γ辐射剂量率比值的平均值为1.64。(4)宇宙射线剂量率(不包括中子贡献),室外范围为(26.7—189.3)nGy/h,按点和按人口加权均值(±单次测量标准差)分别为39.9(±6.5)和32.5(±3.6)nGy/h;室内的范围为(10.0—165.8)nGy/h,按点和按人口加权均值(±单次测量标准差)分别为35.4(±5.3)和28     

糖化酶制剂辐照性能研究

研究了工业糖化酶制剂经辐照处理后各项性能的变化。结果表明,经2kGy以下剂量的γ射线处理后,可提高其贮存稳定性,改善卫生品质,不影响其正常使用。