Effects of natural pyrethrum and synthetic pyrethroids on the tiger mosquito,Aedes albopictus (skuse) and non-target flower-visiting insects in urban green areas of Padua,Italy

Abstract

The tiger mosquito is a key vector of several human diseases and is considered a public health concern worldwide. The implementation of strategies aimed at maximizing mosquito control without affecting non-target insect groups is of major importance. In a field trial, we tested the efficiency of a natural pyrethrum-based vs. a synthetic pyrethroid-based insecticide in reducing tiger mosquito population and how they affect the diversity of non-target flower-visiting insects in green urban areas. Only the pyrethroid insecticide was effective in reducing mosquito abundance, although its effects disappeared nine days after application. The two adulticides did not significantly affect the diversity of flower-visiting insects, probably because of their large body size and the difference in flying and foraging activity. To effectively control mosquito populations while preventing intoxication of non-target flower-visiting insects, adulticide applications should be applied early in the morning and only on bushes and trees. Results from our small-scale applications cannot be extrapolate when larger areas are treated.     

An evaluation of the Olsen test as a measure of plant-available phosphorus in grassland soils derived from basalt parent material

Abstract. Anecdotal and circumstantial evidence have suggested that the Olsen test underestimates plant-available phosphorus (P) in basaltic soils in Northern Ireland. Therefore, the ability of this test to predict plant-available P in basaltic (and non-basaltic) soils was investigated by regressing Olsen-P data against herbage P indices calculated from plant tissue test data using the diagnosis and recommendation integrated system. The average Olsen-P concentration for a range of fields situated on basaltic soils was considerably lower than the average Olsen-P concentration for a range of fields situated on non-basaltic soils, and yet mean sward P status, as given by the herbage P indices, was similar for both groups of fields. Herbage P indices were also much better correlated with Olsen-P measurements in non-basaltic soils than in basaltic soils. Furthermore, at low Olsen-P values (≶9mgPL⁻¹) some swards on basaltic soils were genuinely deficient in P, while others were sufficient or even in surplus for this nutrient. The results confirm that Olsen-P is inadequate as a predictor of plant-available P in basaltic soils. It is concluded that an alternative soil test is needed to provide a reliable assessment of plant-available P in basaltic soils, to prevent overuse of fertilizer and manure P and to minimize the amounts of P entering local watercourses.     

The use of urban organic wastes in the control of erosion in a semiarid Mediterranean soil

Abstract. A two year field experiment was carried out in a semiarid Mediterranean area in order to evaluate, the effect on soil erosion of adding different urban organic wastes: a stabilized municipal waste (compost), an unstabilized municipal waste, and an aerobic sewage sludge. All the treatments significantly reduced soil erosion, compared to the control soil. The soil amended with compost was the most effective treatment, reducing soil loss by 94% and runoff by 54%.     

电算化会计信息系统下内部控制研究

本文对会计电算化发展中存在的一些问题提出了对策与建议，并针对财会工作的自身特点，从程序控制和制度控制两个方面阐述了电算化会计信息下的内部控制方法。     

高层建筑清水混凝土的质量控制技术措施

该工程的主体工程混凝土要求为清水混凝土,本文论述了为确保清水混凝土质量所采取的一系列施工技术措施.     

稀燃汽油机瞬态空燃比的滑模-神经网络控制

提出了稀燃汽油机空燃比滑模-神经网络控制方案,采用滑模变结构控制对稀燃工况的空燃比进行反馈控制,采用神经网络实现对进气量的精确预测和油膜动态特性的前馈补偿,进而实现对稀燃发动机瞬态空燃比的精确控制。采用自行开发的电控系统,在一台稀燃发动机上进行了瞬态空燃比实验。实验结果表明:节气门急速变化时空燃比超调可以控制在1个空燃比单位以内,调整时间不超过3s;转速越低,节气门变化越剧烈;空燃比超调越大,调整时间越长。     

ADAMS和Matlab的EPS和整车系统的联合仿真

首先利用ADAMS软件建立带有电动助力转向系统（EPS）的整车多体动力学模型;然后在Matlab／Simulink环境中设计了PID控制的EPS系统,定义了与ADAMS／CAR环境下车辆模型的数据交换接口;最后,将设计的控制系统在ADAMS／CAR和Matlab／Simulink环境下通过输入输出接口进行联合仿真。几种行驶工况下的EPS及整车的动态特性计算结果,表明联合仿真方法是正确有效的,并为其在车辆工程中的实际应用提供了参考。     

基于中断控制的CVT电控系统数据采集系统

基于Infineorl SAK C164CI单片机,采用模块化方法,设计开发了CVT电控系统数据采集系统,包括中断控制的转速采集模块、10位精度A／D转换模块和串口通信模块,并对系统进行了台架和实车试验。试验结果证明,系统采集精度高、速度快、可靠性好、调整方便。     

电流变智能半主动悬架的输出反馈变结构控制

对带有电流变智能阻尼器的汽车半主动悬架系统设计了一种输出反馈变结构控制器。根据滑模运动方程稳定的Hurwitz判据选择滑模面矩阵,实现控制与外界扰动完全解耦。仿真分析了多种激励信号下隔振质量的响应及半主动悬架系统在系统参数摄动下的鲁棒特性。仿真结果表明,变结构控制下半主动悬架系统的隔振效果要远好于最优被动系统,而且对外界扰动有一定的适应性,对系统参数摄动也具有很强的鲁棒性。     

车辆电动转向系统的卡尔曼滤波模糊PID控制

通过对车辆动力转向系统的动力学分析,建立了动态数学模型。为了克服单独使用PID控制和模糊控制时的问题,提高控制系统的响应速度,减小超调量,减小稳态误差,设计了模糊控制和PID控制相结合的多模态控制器,实现了分段控制;并由卡尔曼滤波对控制信号进行滤波处理,减小路面随机干扰和传感器测量噪声的影响,从而进一步提高了控制效果。仿真和试验结果表明,该控制方法能够明显改善控制性能。