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Currently, humidity information can be obtained from the Microwave Humidity Sounder-2 (MWHS-2) mounted on the polar-orbiting satellites FY-3C and FY-3D. However, making full use of the MWHS-2 data remains a challenge, particularly in the application...

The Total Precipitable Water (TPW) is a key variable of atmospheres, and its spatiotemporal distribution is of great importance in global climate change. This paper addresses the TPW retrieval over both sea and land surfaces from the data acquired by...

This study investigates the impacts of the joint assimilation of ground-based microwave radiometer (MWR) and FY-3D microwave sounder (MWTS-2/MWHS-2) observations on the analyses and forecasts for precipitation forecast. Based on the weather research...

This study investigates the impacts of assimilating the Microwave Humidity Sounder II (MWHS-2) radiance data carried on the FY-3D and FY-3E satellites on the analyses and forecasts of Typhoon Muifa in 2022 under clear-sky conditions. Data assimilatio...

The module for assimilating radiance data of the Microwave Humidity Sounder-2 (MWHS-2) onboard the Feng Yun 3D (FY-3D) satellite is built in the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model data assimilation (WRFDA) system. The CONV, 3DVar, and EnVar...

In this study, the case of super typhoon Lekima, which landed in Jiangsu and Zhejiang Province on 4 August 2019, is numerically simulated. Based on the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model, the sensitivity experiments are carried out with dif...

Fine spectral detection can basically solve the problem of low vertical resolution at the 183 GHz water-vapor absorption line, and it is expected to become one of the main methods for next-generation geostationary and polar-orbiting satellites. Here,...

In this study, the impact of assimilating MWHS2 radiance data under different background conditions on the analyses and deterministic prediction of the Super Typhoon Muifa case, which hit China in 2022, was explored. The fifth-generation European Cen...

A new advanced microwave humidity sounder FY-3D MWHS2 radiance has been assimilated under the clear-sky conditions by implementing its data assimilation interface. The case of the tropical storm Ampil in 2018 is selected to address the effectiveness...

The MicroWave Humidity Sounder 2 (MWHS-2) onboard the FY-3C satellite provides an extra important data source for atmospheric water vapor monitoring besides the Microwave Humidity Sounder (MHS) and the Advanced Technology Microwave Sounder (ATMS). Th...

With the Microwave Humidity Sounder-2 (MWHS-2)/Fengyun (FY)-3D in operation, this is the first study to evaluate the impact of a joint assimilation of MWHS-2 radiances under all-sky conditions from both the FY-3C and FY-3D satellites on typhoon forec...

This study investigates the impact of assimilating FY-3D Microwave Radiation Imager (MWRI) radiance data into the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model, utilizing a 3D-Var data assimilation system, on the forecast accuracy of Typhoon Muifa (20...

All-sky radiance assimilation can increase the utilization of satellite observations in cloudy regions and improve typhoon forecasts. This study focuses on the newly launched FengYun-3F satellite equipped with the Microwave Humidity Sounder II (MWHS-...

Fengyun-3E, which is equipped with MicroWave Humidity Sounder 2 (MWHS-2) for detecting both temperature and humidity, is China’s latest polar orbiting meteorological satellite and China’s first satellite in early-morning orbit. The observ...

Motivated by the projected solar and wind capacity additions around the world, we model the energy procurement decision of a load serving entity (LSE) faced with alternatives of solar power purchase agreements (PPAs), wind PPAs, non-renewable energy...

Accurate precipitation detection is one of the most important factors in satellite data assimilation, due to the large uncertainties associated with precipitation properties in radiative transfer models and numerical weather prediction (NWP) models....

With the rapid advances and abundant observations from Chinese Fengyun-3 (FY-3) meteorological satellites, it is of great interest to summarize a decade of quality assessments of FY-3 observations. The topics covered are noise characterization, bias...

Precipitation in different phases has varying effects on runoff. However, monitoring surface snowfall poses a significant challenge, highlighting the importance of developing a snowfall detection algorithm. The objective of this study is develop a sn...

Microwave sounding observations obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the European Meteorological Operational Satellite Program (METOP) satellites have been used for retrieving the cloud ice water path (IWP). Ho...

This research focused on the implementation of state-of-the-art system integration, involving a three-phase 540 KVA bidirectional inverter and a lithium-ion battery energy storage system with a capacity of 1.86 MWh, at the Florida Solar Energy Center...

This paper aims to evaluate price cannibalization effects in forecasts of long-term electricity prices and substantiate their relevance on the profitability of renewables in the Baltic States from 2024 to 2033. Statistical data analysis, literature r...

Power distribution to decentralized and remote communities secluded from centralized grid connections has always been a problem for utilities and governments worldwide. This situation is even more critical for the isolated communities in Russia due t...

The reliance on fossil fuels poses significant challenges to the environment and sustainable development. To address the heating requirements of the pyrolysis process in a biomass gasification-based multi-generation system, this study explored the us...

To further prove the advantages of microwave-assisted water bath heating (MWH) in low-value fish processing, the effects of different heating methods (two heating stage method, high temperature section respectively using MWH1, MWH2, MWH3, WH—wa...

Despite the growing application of storage for curtailment mitigation, its cost-effectiveness remains uncertain. This study evaluates the Levelized Cost of Storage, which also represents an implicit threshold revenue, for Lithium-ion Battery Energy S...

To reduce the electricity grid’s valley—peak difference, thereby resulting in a smoother electricity load, this study employs a compressed CO₂ energy storage system to facilitate load shifting. Load shifting by the CCES system not only en...

Accurate electricity load forecasting has become increasingly challenging in Türkiye due to rapid structural changes in the power system driven by renewable energy expansion. Between 2016 and 2022, solar capacity increased by 130% and wind gener...

In this study, an economic performance assessment of offshore wind investments is investigated through electrical topology, capacity factor and line length. First, annual energy yield production and electrical system losses for AC and DC offshore win...

In this study we estimate the prospective tidal current energy resources off the south and west coasts of Korea and explore the influence of modeling tidal current energies based on 15-day versus month-long data records for regimes with pronounced pe...

Valorization of municipal solid waste (MSW) for energy represents a strategic alternative for developing countries, as it mitigates emissions, reduces pressure on landfills, and diversifies the electricity matrix. This study quantified the potential...

Most maternal and perinatal deaths could be prevented through timely access to skilled birth attendants. Women should access appropriate obstetric care during pregnancy, labor, and puerperium. Maternity waiting homes (MWHs) permit access to emergency...

Canada’s fossil fuel production is highly subsidized despite the pollution. In the Province of Alberta, subsidies for oil and gas total approximately CAD 1.78 billion/year. This study develops a model to quantify the impacts of shifting fossil...

South Africa’s transition to a renewable-powered grid faces critical challenges due to the inherent variability of wind and solar generation as well as the need for economically viable and reliable dispatch strategies. This study proposes a sce...

Evaluating the competitiveness of electricity is the most important issue. The main aim of this study was to determine the cost-effectiveness of renewable energy production in the European Union (EU) using the levelized cost competitiveness of renewa...

Excessive reliance on traditional energy sources such as coal, petroleum, and gas leads to a decrease in natural resources and contributes to global warming. Consequently, the adoption of renewable energy sources in power systems is experiencing swif...

The paper addresses sustainability, heritage, management, and communication from UNESCO’s Marine World Heritage (MWH) perspective, analyzing its digital narrative footprint through social media. It aims to understand how MWH is conceptualized, manage...

This study evaluates the trade-offs and environmental impacts of transitioning from coal to natural gas (NG) for electricity generation in San Juan County, with a focus on greenhouse gas emissions and water consumption. It addresses key questions, in...

Water supply systems (WSSs) are energy-intensive infrastructure that present significant opportunities for decarbonization through the integration of renewable energy (RE). This study evaluated the RE generation potential within the WSSs of Incheon M...

The use of benchmarking in the management of healthcare facilities enables immediate comparison between hospitals. Benchmarking allows ascertaining their expected energy consumption and estimating the possible savings margin. In the 2005–2015 p...

Efficiently storing energy on a large scale poses a major challenge and one that is growing in importance with the increasing share of renewables in the energy mix. The only options at present are either pumped hydro or compressed air storage. One no...

Children commonly encounter primary headaches, with various factors playing a role in their onset. The daily routine notably contributes to the occurrence of primary headaches in children. This study aims to profile children experiencing headaches on...

The goal of this work is to carry out an economic analysis of a novel floating offshore wind structure, of which the main material is concrete: the SATH^® platform. It takes a step forward in floating marine wind energy research, in which traditio...

This study investigates the impacts of the joint assimilation of microware temperature sensor, Advanced Microwave Sounding Unit-A (AMSUA), and microware humidity sensors, Microwave Humidity Sounder (MHS) and Microwave Humidity Sounder-2 (MWHS2), on t...

Compared to a photovoltaic array, a photovoltaic/thermal concentrator module can produce thermal power for various productions in downstream cycles in addition to electrical energy. In this study, the system for the combined production of electricity...

To meet rising energy demands, power plant operations will expand, influencing the interactions between the water–energy nexus and society. However, a major challenge is integration of social dimensions within electricity generation. To address this,...

Men who have sex with men (MSM) and people with HIV are at increased risk of anal HPV infection and cancer. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of anal HPV among MSM with HIV (MWH) and without HIV (MWoH), as well as among MSM under and over 35...

Fengyun-3F (FY-3F) satellite was launched in 2023 with a MicroWave Temperature Sounder (MWTS) and a MicroWave Humidity Sounder (MWHS) onboard. This study evaluates the in-orbit performances of these two instruments and compares them with similar inst...

Many developed and developing countries are concerned about climate change and greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction, with landfills being a major contributor due to the presence of important GHGs such as carbon dioxide (CO₂) and methane (CH₄) in landfill e...

Formation heat treatment (FHT) can be achieved by converting electromagnetic energy into heat energy (that is microwave heating or MWH). Experimental evidence shows that such FHT can significantly enhance oil and gas recovery. As relatively few resea...

This study introduces a novel hybrid solar–biomass cogeneration power plant that efficiently produces heat, electricity, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen using concentrated solar power and syngas from cotton stalk biomass. Detailed exergy-based the...