Abstract: A global primitive equation model is used to examine the performance of four-dimensional variational data assimilation (4D-VAR) with moist processes and to assess the impact of assimilating precipitation data in the Tropics. ...

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Abstract: The performance of four-dimensional variational data assimilation (4D-VAR) in the Tropics is examined by assimilating radiosonde and pibal data over the globe and Special Sensor Microwave/Imager (SSM/I) precipitation rates ...

Abstract: Grooved thrust air bearings are widely used to support high-speed, low-loaded shafts in many rotating systems because of their low friction, noiseless operation, and simple structure. Several ...

Abstract: A pin-on-disk and a rod-in-bush apparatus were used to investigate the seizure mechanism of sliding components. Sliding was conducted in a dry condition in room air until the sliding components ...

Abstract: The laminar steady flow of non-Newtonian fluid (biviscosity fluid) through an axisymmetric stenosis is calculated using the finite element methods. The flow pattern, the separation and reattachment ...

Abstract: To explain quantitatively the lubricating effect of gas molecules on adhesive wear, the authors have introduced a new concept of mean free time of a small contact point. When a bridge formed ...

Abstract: This paper describes the elastic compliance matrix and Young’s modulus of directionally solidified (DS) plates which are composed of five columnar grains. Threedimensional finite element method ...

Abstract: This paper investigates the effect of solidification direction on cyclic constitutive relation and low cycle fatigue life for a directionally solidified (DS) superalloy Mar-M247LC at 1173 K in ...