This study presents a simple and efficient scheme for Bayesian estimation of uncertainty in soil moisture simulation by a Land Surface Model (LSM). The scheme is assessed within a Monte Carlo (MC) simulation framework based on the Generalized Likelihood Uncertainty Estimation (GLUE) methodology. A primary limitation of using the GLUE method is the prohibitive computational burden imposed by uni...

In this study, the application of microwave treatment for wood plasticisation and its densification for flooring system purposes is presented. Microwave plasticisation was carried out using a continuous laboratory device at a frequency of 2.45 GHz, and the testing samples made from European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) wood were plasticised at different power modes (2 kW, 3.5 kW, and 5 kW). After...

8 This study was undertaken to evaluate the effects of moisture content (MC) and texture on 9 the prediction of soil organic carbon (OC) and total nitrogen (TN) with visible and near 10 infrared (vis-NIR) spectroscopy under laboratory and on-line measurement conditions. An 11 AgroSpec spectrophotometer was used to develop calibration models of OC and TN using 12 laboratory scanned spectra of fr...

Food formulations that incorporate soy ingredients are being exploited as veritable alternatives. Cheese analogues healthy alternatives to obtain the benefits of consuming functional foods. There is a need enhance production and quality cheese. In this study, cheese (tofu) samples were prepared from soybean using four selected coagulants - Moringa oleifera seed extract (MC), tamarind (TC), lime...

The study diagnosed engineering properties on varying moisture content of sunflower seed and kernel from 7.6 to 25% (wet basis). On increasing moisture, dimensional values increased for both seed and kernel. Bulk density, true density and porosity were found higher for kernel as compared to seed at each moisture content. On increasing the moisture content from 7.6 to 25%, true density, porosity...

Bending of solid wood from European oak is one the most demanding technological processes due to its specific structural and physical properties variability. We investigated influence moisture content (MC) stiffness, determined by NDT, as well previous drying methods on bending ability wood. The best quality was obtained with specimens bent at a least 16% quarter- or semi-quartersawn. number re...

Slash,lobloUy,lonaieaf, and shortleafpines in northern Louisiana were examined for differences in moisture content (MC) and basic specific gravity (SO) of wood and bark in the complete tree, root, stem, and branches and differences in diameter at breast height (dbh), total height, and taproot length of trees in even-aged plantations under identical site conditions, planting densities, and manag...

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of oxygen and moisture content (MC) on the chemical and color changes of black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) wood during heat treatment. The wood flour was conditioned to different initial MCs and heated for 24 h at a constant temperature of 120oC in either oxygen or nitrogen atmosphere. The pH values and chromaticity indexes were examined. D...