Iterative regularization methods for atmospheric remote sensing

In this paper we present different inversion algorithms for nonlinear ill-posed problems arising in atmosphere remote sensing. The proposed methods are Landweber's method (LwM), the iteratively regularized Gauss-Newton method, and the conventional and regularizing Levenberg-Marquardt method. In addition, some accelerated LwMs and a technique for smoothing the Levenberg-Marquardt solution are proposed. The numerical performance of the methods is studied by means of simulations. Results are presented for an inverse problem in atmospheric remote sensing, i.e., temperature sounding with an airborne uplooking high-resolution far-infrared spectrometer.     

Composition of the Canadian Total Force: Issues and Findings for the Air Components

In 1987 the Canadian Department of National Defence enunciated the Total Force concept. The Total Force is comprised of Regular and Reserve components. The intention is to make maximum use of the Reserve to reduce defence expenditures and at the same time to ensure that military capability remains adequate to support national policy objectives. This paper discusses some of the governing parameters that affect the modelling of the composition of the Total Force and analyses the mix of regular and reserve forces. The interplay between the key factors and their marginal costs will be stressed. The models are employed to study two units in the Canadian Forces, a maintenance support unit and a tactical unit with high operational activity cost. The lessons drawn from these studies are highlighted.     

Über P–P-haltige cyclische Verbindungen. II

On P? P Containing Cyclic Compounds. II. Reaction of N,N'-dimethylthiourea with phenyl dichlorophosphane yields 1.4-dimethyl-2. 3-diphenyl-1.4.2.3-diazadiphospholidine-5-thione-2-sulfide ( II ). The compound is characterized by its nmr, vibration and mass spectra as well as the results of an X-ray structural analysis. Byproduct of the reaction is N-(N,N'-dimethylcarbamimidoyl)-N,N'-dimethyl thiourea hydrochloride ( III ), which crystallizes with pyridinium chloride. Molecular and crystal structure are reported. With methyl dichlorophosphane N,N'-dimethylthiourea forms 1.2.3.4-tetramethyl-1.4.2.3-diazadiphospholidine-5-thione-2-sulfide ( IV ), which is characterized by its nmr and vibration spectra.