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Aerial photographs, topographic field data and environmental forcing agents were used to assess historic and annual sand spit changes at Ginst Spit, Pendine Sands, West Wales. Aerial photographs highlighted that the spit shoreline facing the dominant wave direction had accreted steadily throughout the assessment timeframe (1947–2010). Stabilisation works in the form of rubble mounds aided recovery of the dune system thought to have been damaged due to training exercises carried out during the Second World War. Annual topographic surveys (1995–2010) showed a terminal end eastward migration extending into the channel of the 3 estuary complex. Dominant waves emanate from south southwest, and wave models suggest that longshore sediment drift is from west toward east. Sub-dominant southeast waves create a counter drift back toward the west forming the customary northward hook. Model results showed significant wave transformation from offshore model boundaries to the nearshore zone for both wave height and direction, which found agreement with qualitative assessment. Annually averaged wave components showed varying correlations with sand spit rates of shoreline change. Precipitation and spit growth were associated with flood events, which suggested that a combination of fluvial and coastal processes contribute to lowland inundation. By showing the major role the spit plays in protecting the town in its lee, this work provides a new understanding of sand spit evolution to inform coastal management.

X-ray computed axial tomography (CAT or CT) is an advanced imaging technique which provides three-dimensional nondestructive inspection and characterization of materials, components and assemblies. The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and the Mason Hanger-Silas Mason Co., Pantex Plant are cooperating to examine the use of CT Technology to inspect high-explosive (HE) pressings. The goals of this joint project are to study the HE pressing process using computed tomography scanners, to provide a foundation for the further development of industrial CT scanners, and to work with the private sector on the design and implementation of an automated CT inspection scanner to be used in the manufacturing process of high explosives at the Pantex Plant. The early detection of defective HE pressings will reduce the cost and improve the safety of the high-explosives production cycle. At present, all pressings are bulk density tested. In addition, samples are randomly selected from each pressing lot for destructive core sampling to obtain an estimate of internal density gradients. CT is a viable technology for a high-explosives inspection system. CT measures density variations, detects foreign inclusions and voids with a probability of detection as good as or better than present inspection techniques. In addition, CT canmore » be fully automated to allow for a 100% sample inspection. LLNL has the advantage of several different in-house built CT scanners to bring to bear on the inspection of high explosives. A preliminary study was performed to evaluate the LLNL CT scanners and prove the characterization principles associated with CT on small PBX9502 high-explosive samples. This paper summarizes the results obtained, and introduces the capabilities of LLNL's Nondestructive Evaluation Section CT scanners. 36 refs., 50 figs.« less

This paper reports the synthesis and magnetic properties of the copper(II) complex of the antiinflammatory drug ibuprofen which is 2-(4-isobutylphenyl)propionic acid. Cryomagnetic and EPR measurements on bis[2-(4-isobutylphenyl)propionato]copper(II) indicate the compound to be dimeric with a structure such as that for copper acetate. A least-squares fitting procedure yielded the magnetic parameters g = 2.17 and 2J = − 339 cm −1 .