Evaluation of GOCI Sensitivity for At-Sensor Radiance and GDPS-Retrieved Chlorophyll-a Products

Chuanmin Hu,Lian Feng,ZhongPing Lee 한국해양과학기술원 2012 Ocean science journal Vol.47 No.3

The signal-to-noise ratio (SNR, or sensitivity) of an ocean color instrument is a critical parameter to determine the accuracy and precision of the data products. Yet published literature showed various formats in SNR specifications under different conditions, making a direct cross-sensor comparison difficult. Here, we compared the SNRs of GOCI spectral bands with those of SeaWiFS and MODIS/Aqua under the same radiance inputs. We also compared their ability to resolve small changes in the retrieved chlorophyll-a data products (Chl). While GOCI visible bands showed similar at-sensor SNRs to SeaWiFS, the near-infrared (NIR) bands showed significantly higher SNRs. Because the NIR bands were used for atmospheric correction, the increases in SNRs led to reduced noise in the retrieved Chl, as shown in the GOCI and SeaWiFS Chl products for Chl < 0.1 mg m-3. The noise in the retrieved products also depends on the retrieval algorithms in addition to the sensor SNR. When a new band-subtraction algorithm (the Ocean Color Index or OCI algorithm) was applied to the same GOCI remotesensing reflectance data derived from the GDPS software package, significant noise reduction was found in the Chl product for low concentrations (< 0.25 mg m-3), leading to product precision (~3% in Chl) comparable to those from MODIS/Aqua measurements. This is certainly a significant achievement, as GOCI spatial resolution is much higher than MODIS (500 m versus 1 km). In addition, artifacts across image mosaic edges over low-concentration waters have been removed nearly completely by the OCI algorithm. Data analyses also indicated that GOCI radiometric calibration requires further improvement.

In-situ encapsulation of flaky aluminum pigment with poly (methylhydrosiloxane) anti-corrosion film for high-performance waterborne coatings

Chuanmin Zhang,Ran Huo,Xiaodong Wang,Junying Zhang,Jue Cheng,Ling Shi 한국공업화학회 2020 Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Vol.89 No.-

To improve the corrosion resistance and glossiness offlaky aluminum pigments in waterborne coatings, aflaky aluminum pigment was encapsulated with poly(methylhydrosiloxane) (PMHS) as an anti-corrosionfilm by in-situ polymerization, and its chemical composition was characterized by Fourier-transforminfrared and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and its morphology and microstructure was identified byscanning and transmission electron microcopy. Furthermore, its anticorrosive performance wasconfirmed by Zeta potential measurement and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. Theencapsulatedflaky aluminum pigment not only exhibits excellent corrosion resistance but also showsan improved thermal stability due to the fabrication of a PMHS-based organosiliconfilm on the surface ofaluminumflakes. Most of all, the original glossiness and brightness could be maintained for thewaterborne coatingfilm after the encapsulatedflaky aluminum pigment was incorporated, indicating agreat application potential in waterborne coatings, water-based paints, printing inks, spray-freematerials and any more. This work provides a new strategy for design and fabrication of high corrosionresistantand high glossy aluminum pigments.

Catalytic performance of CuCl2-modified V2O5-WO3/TiO2 catalyst for Hg0 oxidation in simulated flue gas

Chuanmin Chen,Wenbo Jia,Songtao Liu,Yue Cao,Bing Zhao,Jianqiao Wang 한국화학공학회 2018 Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering Vol.35 No.3

CuCl2-SCR catalysts prepared by an improved impregnation method were studied to evaluate the catalytic performance for gaseous elemental mercury (Hg0) oxidation in simulated flue gas. Hg0 oxidation activity of commercial SCR catalyst was significantly improved by the introduction of CuCl2. Nitrogen adsorption, XRD, XRF and XPS were used to characterize the catalysts. The results indicated that CuCl2 was well loaded and highly dispersed on the catalyst surface, and that CuCl2 played an important role for Hg0 catalytic oxidation. The effects of individual flue gas components on Hg0 oxidation were also investigated over CuCl2-SCR catalyst at 350 oC. The co-presence of NO and NH3 remarkably inhibited Hg0 oxidation, while this inhibiting effect was gradually scavenged with the decrease of GHSV. Further study revealed the possibility of simultaneous removal of Hg0 and NO over CuCl2-SCR catalyst in simulated flue gas. The mechanism of Hg0 oxidation was also investigated.

Remote Sensing Images Data Integration Based on the Agent Service

Binge Cui,Chuanmin Wang,Qiang Wang 보안공학연구지원센터(IJGDC) 2008 International Journal of Grid and Distributed Comp Vol.1 No.1

Differential Expression of miR-34c and Its Predicted Target Genes in Testicular Tissue at Different Development Stages of Swine

Xiaojun Zhang,Wei Zhao,Chuanmin Li,Haibin Yu,YanYan Qiao,Aonan Li,Chunyan Lu,Zhihui Zhao,Boxing Sun 아세아·태평양축산학회 2015 Animal Bioscience Vol.28 No.11

To verified the target genes of miR-34c, bioinformatics software was used to predict the targets of miR-34c. Three possible target genes of miR-34c related to spermatogenesis and male reproductive development: zinc finger protein 148 (ZNF148), kruppel-like factor 4 (KLF4), and platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha (PDGFRA) were predicted. Then, the expression of miR-34c and its target genes were detected in swine testicular tissue at different developmental stages by quantitative polymerase chain reaction. The results suggested that the expression of PDGFRA has the highest negative correlation with miR-34c. Then immunohistochemical staining was done to observe the morphology of swine testicular tissue at 2-days and 3, 4, 5-months of age, which indicated that PDGFRA was mainly expressed in the support cells near the basement membrane during the early development stages of testicular tissue, but that the expression of PDGFRA was gradually reduced in later stages. Therefore, western blot analyzed that the highest expression of PDGFRA was generated in 2-days old testicular tissues and the expression levels reduced at 3 and 4-months old, which correlated with the results of immunohistochemical staining. In conclusion, PDGFRA is a target gene of miR-34c.

Differential Expression of miR-34c and Its Predicted Target Genes in Testicular Tissue at Different Development Stages of Swine

Zhang, Xiaojun,Zhao, Wei,Li, Chuanmin,Yu, Haibin,Qiao, YanYan,Li, Aonan,Lu, Chunyan,Zhao, Zhihui,Sun, Boxing Asian Australasian Association of Animal Productio 2015 Animal Bioscience Vol.28 No.11

To verified the target genes of miR-34c, bioinformatics software was used to predict the targets of miR-34c. Three possible target genes of miR-34c related to spermatogenesis and male reproductive development: zinc finger protein 148 (ZNF148), kruppel-like factor 4 (KLF4), and platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha (PDGFRA) were predicted. Then, the expression of miR-34c and its target genes were detected in swine testicular tissue at different developmental stages by quantitative polymerase chain reaction. The results suggested that the expression of PDGFRA has the highest negative correlation with miR-34c. Then immunohistochemical staining was done to observe the morphology of swine testicular tissue at 2-days and 3, 4, 5-months of age, which indicated that PDGFRA was mainly expressed in the support cells near the basement membrane during the early development stages of testicular tissue, but that the expression of PDGFRA was gradually reduced in later stages. Therefore, western blot analyzed that the highest expression of PDGFRA was generated in 2-days old testicular tissues and the expression levels reduced at 3 and 4-months old, which correlated with the results of immunohistochemical staining. In conclusion, PDGFRA is a target gene of miR-34c.

The transcriptome of the lone star tick, Amblyomma americanum, reveals molecular changes in response to infection with the pathogen, Ehrlichia chaffeensis

Donghun Kim,Deborah C. Jaworski,Chuanmin Cheng,Arathy D.S. Nair,Roman R. Ganta,Nic Herndon,Susan Brown,Yoonseong PARK 한국응용곤충학회 2018 Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology Vol.21 No.3

The lone star tick, Amblyomma americanum, is an obligatory ectoparasite of many vertebrates and the primary vector of Ehrlichia chaffeensis, the causative agent of human monocytic ehrlichiosis. This study aimed to investigate the comparative transcriptomes of A. americanum underlying the processes of pathogen acquisition and of immunity towards the pathogen. Differential expression of the whole body transcripts in six different treatments were compared: females and males that were E. chaffeensis non-exposed, E. chaffeensis-exposed/uninfected, and E. chaffeensis-exposed/infected. The Trinity assembly pipeline produced 140,574 transcripts from trimmed and filtered total raw sequence reads (approximately 117M reads). The gold transcript set of the transcriptome data was established to minimize noise by retaining only transcripts homologous to official peptide sets of Ixodes scapularis and A. americanum ESTs and transcripts covered with high enough frequency from the raw data. Comparison of the gene ontology term enrichment analyses for the six groups tested here revealed an up-regulation of genes for defense responses against the pathogen and for the supply of intracellular Ca++ for pathogen proliferation in the pathogen-exposed ticks. Analyses of differential expression, focused on functional subcategories including immune, sialome, neuropeptides, and G protein-coupled receptor, revealed that E. chaffeensis-exposed ticks exhibited an upregulation of transcripts involved in the immune deficiency (IMD) pathway, antimicrobial peptides, Kunitz, an insulin-like peptide, and bursicon receptor over unexposed ones, while transcripts for metalloprotease were down-regulated in general. This study found that ticks exhibit enhanced expression of genes responsible for defense against E. chaffeensis.

Management Strategy for Congenital Choledochal Cyst with Co-existing Intrahepatic Dilation and Aberrant Bile Duct As Well As Other Complicated Biliary Anomalies

Qian Dong,Buxian Jiang,Hong Zhang,Zhong Jiang,Hongting Lu,Chuanmin Yang,Yu Cheng,Xiwei Hao 연세대학교의과대학 2006 Yonsei medical journal Vol.47 No.6

The purpose of this study was to investigate and discuss imaging methods and management strategies for congenital choledochal cyst with co-existing intrahepatic dilation and aberrant bile duct as well as other complicated biliary anomalies. In this study we reviewed and analyzed 72 patients with congenital choledochal cyst, ranging in age from 15 days to 12 years old and who were seen at our hospital during the past 12 years, from January 1993 to October 2005. The image manifestation and clinical significance of patients with co- xisting intrahepatic biliary dilation and aberrant bile duct were carefully examined during operation via MRCP, cholangiography and choledochoscope. Twenty-two cases (30.1%) presented with intrahepatic bile duct dilation and 12 of these were of the cystic type. That is, the orifice of the dilated intrahepatic tract that converged into the common hepatic duct showed membrane or septum-like stenosis. In 10 cases the dilation tapered off from the porta hepatis to the initiating terminals of the intra-hepatic bile ducts and was not accompanied by stenosis. An aberrant bile duct was observed in 2 of the cases. In 3 cases, the right and left hepatic ducts converged at the choledochal cyst. In conclusion, the imaging methods for intrahepatic bile duct dilation possess important clinical significance. Further, for hepatojejunostomy with radical excision of a choledochal cyst, additional operative procedures for intrahepatic stenosis, possible bile duct malformation and pancreaticobiliary common duct calculi can potentially reduce postoperative complications.