We report the observation of superfluid quantum interference in a compact, large-area matter-wave interferometer consisting of a multiple-turn interfering path in reciprocal geometry. Utilizing the Sagnac effect from Earth's rotation in conjunction with a phase shifter made of superfluid heat current, we demonstrate that such a scheme can be extended for sensitive rotation sensing as well as fo...

Thermal infrared remote sensing has become one of the main technology methods used for urban heat island research. When applying urban land surface temperature inversion of the thermal infrared band, problems with intensity level division arise because the method is subjective. However, this method is one of the few that performs heat island intensity level identification. This paper will build...

Temperature is an important factor in affecting population dynamics and diffusion distribution of organisms. Alien species can successfully invade and colonize to various temperature environments, and one of important reasons is that alien species have a strong resistance to stress temperature. Recently, researchers have focused on the mechanisms of temperature sensing to determine the sensing ...

Chlorophyll fluorescence imaging is a powerful tool in obtaining physiological information on plant leaf in non-destructive and non-invasive ways. Effects of Basta, one of the most popular commercially available foliar application-type herbicides, on in situ kidney bean leaf was analyzed with a developed chlorophyll fluorescence imaging system. Immediately after the Basta treatment, CO2 assimil...

In this article, we present the design of a team of heterogeneous, centimeter-scale robots – called Millibots that coordinate to provide real-time surveillance and reconnaissance. The robot team exploits modular sensing, processing and mobility to achieve a wide range of tasks that include mapping and exploration as well as support for fire rescue. To achieve extended team operation in the face...

Extreme heat is a leading cause of weather-related human mortality. The urban heat island (UHI) can magnify heat exposure in metropolitan areas. This study investigates the ability of a new MODIS-retrieved near-surface air temperature and humidity dataset to depict urban heat patterns over metropolitan Chicago, Illinois, during June–August 2003–13 under clear-sky conditions. A self-organizing m...

Assessing geographic variability in heat wave vulnerability forms the basis for planning appropriate targeted adaptation strategies. Given several recent deadly heatwaves in India, heat is increasingly being recognized as a public health problem. However, to date there has not been a country-wide assessment of heat vulnerability in India. We evaluated demographic, socioeconomic, and environment...