Siek, M. and Solomatine, D.P., 2011. Real-time data assimilation for chaotic storm surge model using NARX neural network. Journal of Coastal Research, SI 64 (Proceedings of the 11th International Coastal Symposium), 1189 – 1194. Szczecin, Poland, ISSN 0749-0208 This paper introduces a real-time data assimilation technique where Nonlinear AutoRegressive with eXogenous inputs (NARX) neural networ...

[1] Hurricane storm surge presents a major hazard for the United States. We apply a model‐based risk assessment methodology to investigate hurricane storm surge risk for New York City (NYC). We couple a statistical/deterministic hurricane model with the hydrodynamic model SLOSH (sea, lake, and overland surges from hurricanes) to generate a large number of synthetic surge events; the SLOSH model...

BACKGROUND Currently GnRH analogue injections are used to prevent premature LH surges in women undergoing assisted reproductive technology. This was a pilot study to determine the safety and effectiveness of nimodipine, an oral calcium channel blocker, to delay the mid-cycle spontaneous LH surge in women with regular menstrual cycles. METHODS Eight women with regular menstrual cycles self-mon...

A novel method for introducing a back-up system to an active compressor surge control system is presented in this paper. Active surge control is a promising method for extending the compressor map towards and into the unstable area at low mass flow by stabilizing the surge phenomenon. The method also has potential for allowing operation at higher efficiencies. However, a failure in the active s...

Coastal communities are becoming increasingly more vulnerable to storm surges under a changing climate. Tide gauges can be used to monitor alongshore variations of a storm surge, but not cross-shelf features. In this study we combine Jason-2 satellite measurements with tide-gauge data to study the storm surge caused by Hurricane Igor off Newfoundland. Satellite observations reveal a storm surge...

Mitral valve replacement (MVR) is usually performed in two methods of running and interrupted suturing. In running method, the suturing of the valve is usually with some traction on the annulus and also there is a risk of aortic valve injury. This study was conducted to evaluate a new technique for suturing to avoid these complications and decrease the time of cardiac arrest. One hundred an...

We tested the working hypothesis that Fos will identify the critical population of kisspeptin neurons that accompanies the LHRH surge using a synchronized follicular phase model in intact cycling ewes. The model generates an LH surge that starts within a defined 2-h window in a 20-d synchronized cycle. With a modified push-pull cannula in vivo LHRH release from the median eminence was sampled i...

Glaciers and ice caps around the world are changing quickly, with surge-type behaviour superimposed upon climatic forcing. Here, we study Iceland’s second largest ice cap, Langjökull, which has both surgeand non-surge-type outlets. By differencing elevation change with surface mass balance, we estimate the contribution of ice dynamics to elevation change. We use DEMs, in situ stake measurements...

transcatheter aortic valve replacement (tavr) is a novel therapeutic intervention for the replacement of severely stenotic aortic valves in high-risk patients for standard surgical procedures. since the initial partner trial results, use of tavr has been on the rise each year. new delivery methods and different valves have been developed and modified in order to promote the minimally invasive p...