In this paper we present an approach realizing the integration of data sets of different origin and with different resolution levels. The underlying idea is to reveal semantic correspondences between object classes of different geo-ontologies only by analysis of spatial and geometrical characteristics of instances of the data sets. As a result we derive transformation rules with Data Mining met...

Manipulative field experiments carried out on sheltered rocky shores investigated settlement and post-settlement interactions between Semibalanus balanoides and three species of fucoid canopy algae, Fucus spiralis L., Ascophyllum nodosum (L.) Le Jolis and Fucus serratus L. All three species had a negative effect on settlement and early recruitment of S. balanoides, densities being significantly...

The barnacle Balanus amphitrite is among the most dominant fouling species on intertidal rocky shores in tropical and subtropical areas and is thus a target organism in antifouling research. After being released from adults, the swimming nauplius undertakes six molting cycles and then transforms into a cyprid. Using paired antennules, a competent cyprid actively explores and selects a suitable ...

he U.S. dollar clearing and settlement system was little noticed during the recent financial crisis, mainly because it performed dependably, processing record volumes and values of trades made in stressed financial markets. Its successful operation was in part a result of the collaborative efforts undertaken by stakeholders over decades to improve risk management and operational resiliency. Und...

Ancient Maya settlement patterns exhibit fractal geometry both within communities and across regions. Fractals are self-similar sets of fractional dimension. In this paper, we show how Maya settlement patterns are logically and statistically self-similar. We demonstrate how to measure the fractal dimensions (or Hausdorff–Besicovitch dimensions) of several data sets. We describe nonlinear dynami...

Foreign exchange transactions are subject to a unique type of settlement risk. This risk ultimately stems from the difficulty of coordinating separate settlements in two different currencies. Settlement of foreign exchange transactions through the proposed CLS (“Continuous Linked Settlement”) Bank has been discussed as a potential solution to this problem. This paper describes the CLS proposal ...

Moira Decima and Holly Kindsvater Abstract Settlement patterns of two Dascyllus species provide insight into the relationship between recruits and adult distribution of reef fish larvae because of the close association between damselfish and settlement substrate. In Moorea, experimental coral heads were monitored for sixteen days for gregarious settlement by D. flavicaudus and D. aruanus. Three...

Ground surface settlement under subway tunnel construction is one of the main sources urban ground settlement, which may threaten safety existing buildings. Therefore, it necessary to study influence on and stability subsidence. In current study, originating from operation a tunnel-boring machine (TBM) while excavating double-line that underpasses buildings studied. To this end, numerical simul...

This paper assesses the reconstruction process in a mountainous village that typically represents dominant location of damage by Gorkha earthquake April 25, 2015. The pre- and post-earthquake scenarios are presented comparatively. structural system is found to be mostly compliant as per new guidelines set government; however, deficiencies terms construction characteristics were significant reco...