A semi-empirical model of the ensemble-averaged differential Mueller matrix for microwave backscattering from bare soil surfaces is presented. Based on existing scattering models and data sets measured by polarimetric scatterometers and the JPL AirSAR, the parameters of the co-polarized phase-difference probability density function, namely the degree of correlation and the co-polarized-phase-di...

abstract geomorphology and soil genesis and its development are closely related. besides, soil-landscape studies provide a better understanding of soil forming processes. the objectives of the present research include soil genesis studies, micromorphology and clay mineralogy of soils related to geomorphic surfaces in jiroft area. soil temperature and moisture regimes of the area are hyperthermi...

Technologies for manufacturing hard disks are driven by the demand to increase magnetic storage capacity. However, the rate of increasing storage capacity is being slowed by the inability to produce ever closer flying heights between the sliders and disk surfaces. One of important requirements for flying height is to control the surface of substrates of hard disks to a super-smooth level to all...

Introduction: Height is an important biological human characteristic in anthropological studies and forensic medicine. In this way, forearm length (FAL) can be a useful factor for the height prediction in different population. The goal of this study was to find the relation between FAL and height in natives of Kerman. Methods: In a cross-sectional study, 150 cases including 75 males and 75...

introduction: height is an important biological human characteristic in anthropological studies and forensic medicine. in this way, forearm length (fal) can be a useful factor for the height prediction in different population. the goal of this study was to find the relation between fal and height in natives of kerman. methods: in a cross-sectional study, 150 cases including 75 males and 75 fema...

Abstract. We consider random lozenge tilings on the triangular lattice with holes Q1, . . . , Qn in some fixed position. For each unit triangle not in a hole, consider the average orientation of the lozenge covering it. We show that the scaling limit of this discrete field is the electrostatic field obtained when regarding each hole Qi as an electrical charge of magnitude equal to the differenc...

Noncontact atomic force microscopy has been applied to the prototypical molecule-insulator system C60 on KBr to study nucleation and submonolayer growth. Overview images reveal an island growth mode with unusual branching structures. Simultaneous molecular and atomic resolution on the C60 and KBr surfaces, respectively, was obtained revealing a coincident 8x3 superstructure. Also, a 21+/-3 pm a...