Sentences with phrase «topographies which»

The other study published in the American Chemical Society's Applied Materials & Interfaces reported a method for fabricating titanium implants with special surface topographies which double the chance of cell viability in early stages.

The work of Krech, Gerlache, Borchgravink, and Bruce had not yet been done; the examinations of the «Belgica,» the «Francais,» and the «Pourquoi Pas» had not yet made known the extension of Palmer Land to the southwestward along the southern confines of the Pacific Ocean; the explorations of the German Antarctic Expedition in the «Gauss» had not yet confirmed the conclusion of Wilkes that the long coast which he had discovered in 1840 extended still farther to the westward; the Antarctic Continent had not yet been entered at any point and consequently that acquaintance with the general topography which constitutes the first essential to the scientific investigation of a country was wholly wanting,

This is the third diving area consisting of Bangka, Gangga, and Talise Islands with spectacularly colored soft corals, hard corals, and amazing variety of marine life and topography which is quite different to the diving of Bunaken.

I live downwind of topography which in interaction with the wind mixes warmer air aloft downwards at night, and my summer minimum temperatures are often 10F warmer than nearby locations.

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Orientation which acts as the all - embracing is thoroughly godless; godless also is the theologian who places his god in causality, a helping formula of orientation, and the spiritualist who knows his way about in the «true world» and sketches its topography.

We get a glimpse of the relationship between the two churches in the Christian Topography of Cosmas Indicopleustes (the Indian navigator) which was written about A.D. 547.

Jeremy this looks like an insightful look into God's own sacrifice of Self and into love's topography of grace, themes which are rich in your always - helpful works thus far.

In the year A. D. 535, a monk named Cosmas1 wrote a book which he entitled, Christian Topography.

First among my absolute favorites was the tactile joy of the topography table, which featured the ability to shift new, soft land masses using composite materials and lights.

These functions include a variety of activities which assist both governmental agencies and the general public, such as: (1) Review and approve and sign street acquisition and damage maps for Department of Transportation (DOT) and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP); (2) Review and approve street alteration maps; (3) Review and ensure the maintenance of survey monument information; (4) Review and ensure maintenance of street grade and elevation data for the Borough; (5) Issuance of street house numbers and the management of the topographical record room; (6) Present new revenue stream ideas and develop the fee structure for topography services and a system to collect, maintain and reconcile said fees; and (7) Work with the Office of Management and Budget, the Comptroller's Office and other Borough President's Offices to ensure that the fee structure and collection system is compatible and appropriate.

The waves travel at differing speeds depending on the materials they flow through, which provides clues about the topography of the interior: Faster - moving waves, for instance, generally indicate denser rock.

Another possible explanation for the topography is a tear in the Pacific Plate, which would make the plate more supple and able to dip more steeply, says Patricia Fryer, a geologist at the University of Hawaii in Honolulu.

The study can help researchers identify which variables of topography and climate drive submarine groundwater discharge, says Robert Buddemeier, a geohydrologist at the Kansas Geological Survey in Lawrence.

But a new study finds that a simple satellite index based on the surrounding topography can provide a way to identify which lakes are most at risk of causing a damaging flood to those communities.

During two different research expeditions, in the mid - to late springs of 2010 and 2012, the AUV — which resembles a 2 - meter - long bunk bed with twin hulls stacked on top of one another — traveled back and forth through several different Southern Ocean waters in a lawn mower — like pattern at depths of 20 to 30 meters under the ice to collect a 3D survey of the topography of the sea ice's underbelly.

Due to the topography of the region, though, air pollution may become trapped in the high mountain valleys of the Wasatch Front — especially during temperature inversions, which typically occur in the winter months.

The map also provides a global view of the highs and lows of Titan's topography, which enabled the scientists to confirm that two locations in the equatorial region of Titan are in fact depressions that could be either ancient, dried seas or cryovolcanic flows.

Microclimate is the climate near the ground which can be colder or warmer than in the free atmosphere, depending on local topography (e.g. north vs. south side of a hill, higher vs. lower elevation) and vegetation (e.g. young sparse vs. old dense forest).

These pulses appear merged as a single tremor, which can be picked up by seismometers up to 40 kilometers away, depending on topography and wind.

The third [subscription required] simulates a set of plausible initial conditions in which a single large collision at an angle between 30 and 60 degrees results in the present topography.

An image of a rocky planet describes the topography of its surface, from which geologists can draw some conclusions about the planet's history, but it tells us little about its inner workings or how the surface features formed.

The study, which compares pre - and post-mining topographic data in southern West Virginia, is the first to examine the regional impact of mountaintop mines on landscape topography and how the changes might influence water quality.

In their Nature Physics article, the researchers reported that their experiments, which were conducted in Hong Kong, showed that «judicious control of the structural topography and operating temperature range of the solid substrate» served to break the wetting symmetry of droplets.

«Titan might have broad - scale highs and lows, which might have formed some time ago, and the rivers have been eroding into that topography ever since, as opposed to having new mountain ranges popping up all the time, with rivers constantly fighting against them.»

To explain that observation, the researchers developed a model in which each bump in the topography on the surface of Titan is offset by a deeper «root» big enough to overwhelm the gravitational effect of the bump on the surface.

The full range of topography on Mars is about 19 miles (30 kilometers), one and a half times the range of elevations found on Earth, The most curious aspect of the map is the striking difference between the planet's low, smooth Northern Hemisphere and the heavily cratered Southern Hemisphere,» which sits, on average, about three miles (five kilometers) higher than the north.

Topography can also influence fire behavior by determining local microclimates — for example, variations in local snowpack, temperature, and humidity (Holden and Jolly 2011)-- or alignment with prevailing winds (Sharples 2009) which increase fire spread.

It works by sensing the topography of a sample as it scans across it thanks to a very fine probe (the cantilever), which has an extremely sharp tip at its end that touches the surface of the sample.

Broken Spur refers to the topography of another field, which consists of a series of «spurs» coming off the ridge.

The cinematography by Andrew Lesnie once again captures the elegance of the New Zealand topography while establishing a unique look for each new location to which the heroes travel, from the bleached and ruined former splendor of a city of Gondor (home of men) to the claustrophobic, rain - drenched Helm's Deep.

Given the action they've already taken on public school choice, Delaware's state leaders should take note of voters» strong interest in ESAs, which could further transform their state's educational topography.

The ActiveHybrid 7 features the aforementioned driver - selectable «Eco Pro» driving mode, with a coasting function and «Proactive Analysis,» which uses topography, speed limits, traffic and the navigation system to prime the hybrid components for maximum efficiency.

It's so good at every angle of corner and every bit of topography we found that we got out of it looking at the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 265/35 R19 front and 285/30 R20 rear tyres with involuntary nodding respect, which seemed odd in hindsight.

The Jaguar SUV is also equipped with artificial intelligence which evaluates remaining range based on climate, weather, topography, driving style and traffic conditions.

For 2016, the vehicle flaunts functions like a «predictive efficiency assistant,» which enlists adaptive cruise control (ACC) and GPS route topography to optimize fuel economy over long drives.

Navigation is powered by 3D Google Earth, which allows drivers to see topography and terrain in addition to the tops of trees and rooftops of buildings.

Missing items are one thing, but what is even more worrisome is that Apple Maps contains a lot of errors which can range from two different objects being depicted at the same locations to gross mismatch between the topography in reality and what is depicted in the map.

When the empire crumbled, Viking raiders are thought to have brought smaller spitz - type herding dogs with them, which they cross-bred with the larger Roman dogs to produce smaller, more agile sheep - herding dogs particularly well - suited to the climate and topography of the highlands bordering Scotland, England and Wales.

This can hurt the corals, which are always growing and changing the topography anyway, so a reef aquarium's look is never the same for long.)

There are as many as 25 dive sites on the Gili Islands with varying topography and diverse marine life which includes reef sharks, turtles lionfish, cuttlefish, sea snakes, scorpion fish, octopus, moray eels, and many types of rays, among others.It is possible to dive in Gili Islands throughout the year, and the best time is between the month of May — October, during the dry season.

Viewers can zoom in and out of the interactive map which shows the bathymetry and topography of the Channel Islands and includes reserve boundaries, coordinates and island information.

In 1927, Pearl Chase became chair of the Plans and Planting Committee (in which capacity she served until her retirement in the 1970s) and further helped establish and enforce many of the standards that have kept Santa Barbara, in her words,»... a beautiful city, with an architecture in harmony with its historic background and adapted to its distinctive topography, its climate and its delightful location.»

Belize is blessed with a diversity of reef systems which can be fully explored: from the distinctive topography of the Barrier Reef, to the offshore walls of the Turneffe, Glover's and Lighthouse atolls, and last, but certainly not least, the magnificent, Great Blue Hole which is known as one of the top destinations for scuba diving.

This 7 ha jungle «finca» is titled, with a flat topography and a vast amount of land which is fenced all around.

Diving in the Red Sea, which is really the birthplace of recreational scuba diving, offers an amazing variety: from historical wrecks to beautiful pinnacles, 3000ft drop - offs at remote Marine Parks and amazing topography.

Continuing round to the right, the slope develops into a reef with very impressive topography, becoming a vertical wall, from 15m to below 60m, which then reverts to a steep slope.

Terrain and highlights vary: from biking at a leisurely pace through jungle villages in central Bali, to riding over undulating topography of hillside neighbourhoods, all of which reward you with breathtaking vistas usually inaccessible by car.

Being situated in the Himalayan topography, Gangtok has various natural attractions which are filled with mystical beauty and serenity.

Accessible when weather conditions allow, South Side is famous for its dramatic topography on its shallow sites which are fantastic for new divers and families as well as experienced divers who love macro life and amazing seascape.

The reefs offer a variety of topography, ranging from, canyons, caves, wrecks, drop - offs, slopes, coral gardens, plateaus, which are home to an amazing array of marine life, such as sea - snakes, rays, sharks, turtles, ghost pipefish, dolphins, cuttle fish, octopus, angel fish, numerous nudibranchs, moray eels and much more.