This work presents a modular floating structure, which consists of five inner tension-leg platforms and two outermost wave energy converters (denoted as MTLPW). The hydrodynamic interaction effect the mechanical coupling between (TLP) (WEC) are taken into consideration. effects connection modes power take-off (PTO) parameters WECs on performance MTLPW system investigated under both operational ...

An SPICE compatible model for multiple coupled nonuniform lossless transmission lines (TL's) is presented. The method of the modeling is based on the steplines approximation of the nonuniform TLs and quasi-TEM assumptions. Using steplines approximation the system of coupled nonuniform TLs is subdivided into arbitrary large number of coupled uniform lines (steplines) with different characteristi...

Terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) is providing exciting new ways to quantify tree and forest structure, particularly above-ground biomass (AGB). We show how TLS can address some of the key uncertainties and limitations of current approaches to estimating AGB based on empirical allometric scaling equations (ASEs) that underpin all large-scale estimates of AGB. TLS provides extremely detailed non-...

CONTEXT Neurodynamic tension affects hamstring extensibility and stretch tolerance and is considered important in hamstring injury management. Neurodynamic tension was postulated to affect segmental muscle extensibility and stretch tolerance and potentially also to demonstrate extrasegmental and contralateral effects. OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of a novel sciatic-tibial neurodynamic ten...

The toroidal field coil system of the FIRE tokamak utilizes LN2 cooled, copper alloy Bitter plate type magnets. The baseline configuration is wedged; C17510 high strength, high conductivity beryllium copper alloy conductor developed for BPX is proposed for the conductor. These design choices were made after considering a number of alternative structural concepts and a variety of conductor mater...