This paper introduces an interval sensitivity procedure that calculates the sensitivity of the envelope response function in the outcome of the interval FRF analysis to each individual interval model uncertainty. The procedure focuses on the calculation of the sensitivity of the bounds defining the FRF response range to the width of each individual uncertain input parameter. The approach differ...

Petri hypernets, a novel framework for modeling mobile agents based on nets-within-nets paradigm is presented. Hypernets employ a local and finitary character of interactions between agents, and provide means for a modular and hierarchical description. They are capable of modelling mobile agents tfrahat can dynamically change their hierarchy, and can communicate with each other and with the out...

[1] Using electric and magnetic field and field derivative sensors arrayed over an area of about 1 km, we measured the close fields of stepped leaders and first return strokes in 18 negative cloud-to-ground lightning flashes at distances to individual sensors ranging from about 100 m to about 1 km. We present examples of the close field waveforms along with their statistical characterization as...

IMPORTANCE The value of this study is to evaluate outcomes of endoscopic forehead-midface-lift surgery. Many surgeons are reluctant to offer this procedure for fear of change in the shape and appearance of the eyelid. OBJECTIVE To objectively evaluate the change in lateral canthal position following endoscopic forehead-midface-lift surgery. DESIGN A retrospective review of consecutive patie...

2012 Storm water runoff Reef quality decline Wave height change Beach width change $ Value of impact Remedial or preventative Investment How does pollution affect the reef? How does reef structure affect the waves? How do waves affect the beach? How does beach width affect tourism revenues? How much to spend on fixing/preventing runoff? ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Funding was provided through the project ...

The effect of progressive hypoxia on the structure and dynamics of herring (Clupea harengus) schools in laboratory conditions was investigated. The length, width and depth of schools of about 20 individuals were measured from video recordings to test the hypothesis that during hypoxia fish schools change their shape and volume. School shape (calculated as the ratios of length/depth, width/depth...

On the basis of the classical tree statistics, being combined with the lattice theory of a polymer solution, we prove that within the mean-field approximation thermoreversible gelation of polyfunctional molecules is a third order phase transition analogous to the Bose-Einstein condensation of ideal Bose gases. The derivative of the osmotic compressibility with respect to the concentration of pr...

By means of an analysis on evanescent waves in left-handed materials (LHM), we show that within a slab of such a medium, sandwiched between two positive refraction media, there is amplification of evanescent waves in ideal lossless, dispersiveless media; however, contrary to previous claims, this is limited to a finite width of the slab so that it prevents their restoration and perfect focusing...

On the basis of the classical tree statistics, being combined with the lattice theory of a polymer solution, we prove that within the mean-field approximation thermoreversible gelation of polyfunctional molecules is a third order phase transition analogous to the Bose-Einstein condensation of ideal Bose gases. The derivative of the osmotic compressibility with respect to the concentration of pr...