Virtual trees and light capture: a method for optimizing agroforestry stand design

In agroforestry systems, the distribution of light transmitted under tree canopies can be a limiting factor for the development of intercrops. The light available for intercrops depends on the quantity of light intercepted by tree canopies and, consequently, on the architecture of the tree species present. The influence of tree architecture on light transmission was analysed using dynamic 3D architectural models. The architectural analysis of Acacia mangium and Tectona grandis was performed in Indonesian agroforestry systems with trees aged from 1 to 3 years. 3D virtual trees were then generated with the AmapSim simulation software and 3D virtual experiments in which tree age, planting density, planting pattern and pruning intensity varied were reconstructed in order to simulate light available for the crop. Canopy closure of trees was more rapid in A. mangium than in T. grandis agroforestry systems; after 3 years the quantity of light available for A. mangium intercrops was three times lower than under T. grandis. Simulations with A. mangium showed that practices such as pruning and widening tree spacing enable to increase the total transmitted light within the stand. On T. grandis, modification of the tree row azimuth resulted in changes in the spatial and seasonal distribution of light available for the intercrops. These results are discussed in terms of agroforestry system management.

电控共轨喷油器喷油特性的仿真研究

通过运用HYDSIM液力计算软件模拟电控共轨喷油器的喷射特性,探讨了电控共轨喷油器控制室的进油孔、出油孔和控制活塞直径的变化对喷油器喷嘴针阀升程及喷油规律的影响。分析结果表明,需要选择合适的共轨喷油器控制室进油孔、出油孔及控制活塞直径,以便使柴油机发挥更加良好的工作性能和排放性能。     

SEASONAL RHYTHM OF ABOVEGROUND BIOMASS——THE CALAMAGROSTIS ANGUSTIFOLIAGRASSLAND IN SANJIANG PLAIN

In this paper,the seasonal rhythms of the above grassland biomass of the two maintypes of the Calamagrostis anguslifolia graaslands,the Calamagrostis angustifolia meadow and theCalamagrostis angustifolia + carex schmiudilii swamp meadow,were reported.The simulation tech-niquc was employed to described the dynamic process.In the end,the absolute growth rate and therelative growth rate of aboveground biomass of the two communities were approached in the lightof the growth analysis method.     

A simple model for chickpea development, growth and yield

Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) yield is unstable and low in major producer countries. A robust crop model can assist in evaluation of possible genetic improvements and cultural management practices to improve yield. The objectives of this study were to develop and test a chickpea simulation model that could be used across a wide range of environments. This model simulates phenological development, leaf development and senescence, mass partitioning, plant nitrogen balance, yield formation and soil water balance. Responses of crop processes to environmental factors of solar radiation, photoperiod, temperature, nitrogen and water availability, and genotype differences were included in the model. The model uses a daily time step and readily available weather and soil information. The model was tested using independent data from a wide range of growth and environmental conditions. In most cases, simulated grain yield were similar to observed yield (ranging from 20 to 379 g m⁻²) with a root mean square root of 26 g m⁻² (15% of average measured yield). It was concluded that the model generality, i.e., constant parameters for genotypes across locations, and applicability to a wide range of environmental conditions factors made this model especially useful.     

Aeration strategy for controlling grain storage based on simulation and on real data acquisition

In this work a new control strategy for grain aeration systems was proposed. This strategy was implemented in a software package called AERO and relates four conditions which depend on real time data acquisition and on the process simulation. The main advantage of AERO controller is that it can be used in different geographic regions, during different seasons and with different aeration systems, automatically adjusting its set points. The objectives of AERO controller are to equalize the temperatures inside the bin, to cool the grain mass whenever is possible and to maintain the moisture content under safe conditions. The results showed that the proposed strategy is efficient to achieve these objectives. Moreover, significant energy saving has been achieved with the AERO controller.     

胶棒滚筒式采棉机棉箱的建模与仿真

为了研究胶棒滚筒式采棉机棉箱翻转机构的工作性能,利用ADAMS软件对采棉机关键部件（棉箱）进行建模,并对棉箱关键构件（翻转机构）进行了仿真及参数优化,通过对棉箱在翻转过程中质心的位移、加速度的分析,得到了棉箱关键部件的优化参数,为进一步研究胶棒滚筒采棉机棉箱的设计提供指导。     

塑料大棚小气候的模拟和检测(英文)

为了研究大棚内外空气热量的物质交换的机理,该文把用在大玻璃温室的让布鲁温室动态模型应用于小塑料大棚。此模型考虑了温室内三层土壤、作物层、空气层、覆盖物和保温幕之间的传导、对流、太阳辐射和热辐射以及潜热交换,在此基础上进行了在不同气候条件下模拟的实测结果的比较分析。其结果表明,模型达到较高精度。     

A tool for community-based assessment of the implications of development on water security in hillside watersheds

Development and population growth in Latin American countries with steep slope farming are likely to further increase pressures on water and land resources. A methodology was developed for assessing water availability and use under different development pathways at a watershed scale to determine whether water security is a potential problem, and if so, under what conditions it is likely to occur. This methodology makes use of a GIS-based spatial water budget model for simulating stream water availability, water use and stream flow control on a daily basis at a watershed scale. Here, we analysed water availability under three plausible development scenarios for the 3246 ha Cabuyal River watershed in southwest Colombia in the year 2025: Corporate Farming (CF), Ecological Watershed (EW), and Business as Usual (BU). Simulated average river flows at the watershed outlet were, respectively, 874, 796 and 925 l s⁻¹ for the CF, EW and BU scenarios. The contribution of base flow to river flow (base flow index) was on average, 80.8, 85.6 and 77.9%, respectively, for the three scenarios. The watershed had the potential to meet the anticipated increase in water use under each explorative scenario. However, dams were necessary to store irrigation water in the CF scenario, otherwise over 60% of the available water would have been used during the dry season. Such a high figure raises concerns about effects on aquatic and riparian ecology, concentrations of potential contaminants, water reserves for especially low rainfall years, and the watershed resilience to meet temporarily higher water needs during the day. Analyses indicated that current water-use conflicts in the watershed can be resolved if irrigation water supply is separated from drinking water supply. This study helped reduce some of the complexity associated with the interdependencies between land and water resources, the impact of using them, and spatial linkages within the watershed. Results of this study can be used for teaching local stakeholders about basic landscape responses and helping multi-institutional alliances to become proactive and to guide development to the benefit of local communities.     

一种车辆平顺性虚拟试验方法

探讨了一种车辆平顺性虚拟试验的方法 :利用 Multi Gen Creator工具对二维和三维图形进行绘制编辑 ,形成虚拟试验场的三维图形数据库 ,然后由 Open GVS SDK通过调用图形数据库及对 Open GVS中通道、场景、光照、相机等资源的编程 ,建立了模拟真实环境的虚拟道路试验场。研究表明 ,用 Open GVS SDK软件建立的虚拟试验场环境逼真 ,拟实效果好。在用鼠标、键盘等外部输入工具进行场景控制时 ,响应快、实时性好。该技术与虚拟样机技术相结合 ,可以在计算机上实现车辆的性能试验     

纵剖优选锯主轴调整系统结构的设计与仿真分析

针对传统板材锯切设备大多数处于半自动化状态,且存在加工精度低、出材率低、安全性差等缺点,笔者提出一种用于毛边板材裁边的纵剖优选锯设备的主轴调整系统。通过对毛边板材的裁边工艺进行分析,利用三维软件对纵剖优选锯主轴调整系统结构进行实体建模,确定了纵剖优选锯主轴调整系统的总体结构。对主轴组件上的锯片切削力和切削功率进行详细的设计计算,完成了主轴调整系统的主轴组件、锯片调整组件等结构的设计研究。根据锯片滑台最大许用应力和最大变形量对其进行有限元静力学仿真分析,通过仿真结果校核得出的锯片滑台满足设计要求。设计的纵剖优选锯主轴调整系统结构具有适用于产品多规格、高出材率、高自动化和实用性强的特点。