How is light interception efficiency related to shoot structure in tall canopy species?
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DOI: 10.1007/s00442-017-3926-0
Abstract: Coexistence of multiple species is a fundamental aspect of plant and forest ecology. Although spatial arrangement of leaves within crowns is an important determinant of light interception and productivity, shoot structure varies considerably among coexisting… read more here.
Keywords: light interception; interception; shoot structure; canopy species ... See more keywords
Predicted models for potential canopy rainfall interception capacity of landscape trees in Shanghai, China
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DOI: 10.1007/s10342-017-1039-2
Abstract: This study aimed to build urban green space with environmental functions (e.g., canopy interception of rainfall) and adjust hydrographic balance to some extent for forecasting the potential canopy rainfall interception capacity of landscape trees and… read more here.
Keywords: interception capacity; canopy rainfall; interception; rainfall interception ... See more keywords
Effects of a flexible net barrier on the dynamic behaviours and interception of debris flows in mountainous areas
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DOI: 10.1007/s11629-017-4373-4
Abstract: Flexible net barriers are a new type of effective mitigation measure against debris flows in valleys and can affect the kinematic energy and mass of debris flows. Here, ten flume tests were performed to study… read more here.
Keywords: barrier; net barrier; flexible net; debris flows ... See more keywords
Spatial nonlinear guidance strategies for target interception at pre-specified orientation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ast.2021.106735
Abstract: Abstract This paper addresses the problem of maximizing the warhead effectiveness, by achieving impact at the structurally vulnerable points of the targets. The impact direction is first defined using target frame, and then a unique… read more here.
Keywords: nonlinear guidance; pre specified; guidance strategies; orientation ... See more keywords
Effects of forest litter cover on hydrological response of hillslopes in the Loess Plateau of China
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DOI: 10.1016/j.catena.2019.104076
Abstract: Abstract Forest litter layer plays an important role in controlling water and soil loss; however, few studies have examined how litter cover affects hydrological processes. In this research, the effects of forest litter cover on… read more here.
Keywords: litter; litter cover; soil; forest litter ... See more keywords
Sensor radiation interception risk control in target tracking
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DOI: 10.1016/j.dt.2019.10.014
Abstract: Abstract This paper is mainly on the problem of radiation interception risk control in sensor network for target tracking. Firstly, the sensor radiation interception risk is defined as the product of the interception probability and… read more here.
Keywords: radiation interception; risk; interception risk; control ... See more keywords
Differences in interception storage capacities of undecomposed broad-leaf and needle-leaf litter under simulated rainfall conditions
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DOI: 10.1016/j.foreco.2019.05.043
Abstract: Abstract Leaf litter is an important component of agroforestry ecosystems that plays a key role in soil and water conservation. This study assessed the effect of leaf shape on water interception under controlled laboratory conditions.… read more here.
Keywords: needle leaf; interception; leaf litter; leaf ... See more keywords
Spatial Biases in Motion Extrapolation for Manual Interception
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DOI: 10.1037/xhp0000407
Abstract: The exact mechanisms by which humans control the manual interception of moving targets are currently unknown. Here, the authors explored the behaviors associated with the spatial control for manual interception. The examined task required controlling… read more here.
Keywords: manual interception; motion; spatial biases; effect ... See more keywords
Effects of fatigue on interception decisions in soccer
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DOI: 10.1080/1612197x.2018.1478869
Abstract: In competitive soccer, match-induced fatigue is a common phenomenon that may negatively influence performance. Focusing on decision-making, the current study experimentally tested the impact of fatigue on players’ interception decisions and, in doing so, also… read more here.
Keywords: interception decisions; soccer; physical capacity; interception ... See more keywords
The learning of decision-making on interception and passing in futsal
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DOI: 10.1080/1612197x.2020.1803950
Abstract: ABSTRACT This study aimed to investigate the learning of decision-making on passing (experiments 1 and 2) and interception (experiments 3 and 4) in futsal. For this purpose, spatiotemporal information on interpersonal coordination (relative angle, the… read more here.
Keywords: learning decision; interception passing; interception; decision making ... See more keywords
Leaf surface traits contributing to wettability, water interception and uptake of aboveground water sources in shrubs of Patagonian arid ecosystems.
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DOI: 10.1093/aob/mcac042
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND AIMS The eco-hydrological significance of leaf wetting due to atmospheric water in arid and semiarid ecosystems is not well understood. In these environments, the inputs of precipitation or dew formation resulting in leaf… read more here.
Keywords: leaf surface; water; wettability; interception ... See more keywords