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- Creator:
- Lumeng, Julie C
- Description:
- Healthy full-term infants were enrolled in a longitudinal study designed to examine the development of infant eating behavior. Infant weight and length was measured, mothers completed questionnaires regarding infant eating behaviors, and infant capacity for regulation of energy intake was evaluated by comparing intake between two days: one with feedings given on demand and one with feedings offered hourly. The infant's ability to downregulate intake in response to more frequent feedings was calculated.
- Keyword:
- infant, eating, weight gain, feeding, and energy regulation
- Citation to related publication:
- Reynolds, L. A., McCaffery, H., Appugliese, D., Kaciroti, N. A., Miller, A. L., Rosenblum, K. L., ... & Lumeng, J. C. (2023). Capacity for Regulation of Energy Intake in Infancy. JAMA pediatrics, 177(6), 590-598.
- Discipline:
- Health Sciences
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- Creator:
- Jones, Monica L.H.
- Description:
- This study evaluated the performance of a video-based intervention for improving the belt fit obtained by drivers. Previous laboratory studies have demonstrated that some drivers position their seat belts suboptimally. Specifically, the lap portion of the belt may be higher and farther forward relative to the pelvis than best practice, and the shoulder portion of the belt may be outboard or inboard of mid-shoulder. A video was developed to present the most important aspects of belt fit best practices, with emphasis on the lap belt. The video demonstrated how a seat belt should be routed with respect to an individual’s anatomy to ensure a proper fit. The three key belt fit concepts conveyed in the video were: 1) Lap belt low on hips, touching the thighs. 2) Shoulder belt crossing middle of collarbone. 3) Belt snug, as close to bones as possible. Additional context about the ability to achieve to good belt fit, such as opening a heavy coat or adjusting the height adjusters on the B-pillar behind the windows, were also presented.
- Keyword:
- Safety, Seatbelt Fit, Intervention, and Evaluation
- Citation to related publication:
- Jones, M.L.H., Ebert, S.M., Buckley, L., Park, J., and Reed, M.P. (2016). Evaluating an Intervention to Improve Belt Fit for Drivers. Technical Report UMTRI 2016-12. University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute, Ann Arbor, MI. , Reed, M.P., Ebert-Hamilton, S.M. and Rupp, J.D. (2012). Effects of obesity on seat belt fit. Traffic Injury Prevention, 13(4):364-372. https://doi.org/10.1080/15389588.2012.659363, Reed, M.P., Ebert, S.M. and Hallman, J.J. (2013). Effects of driver characteristics on seat belt fit. Stapp Car Crash Journal, 57:43-57. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24435726/, and Jones, M.L.H., Ebert, S.M., and Reed, M.P. (2015). Effects of High Levels of Obesity on Driver Seat Belt Fit. Advancing Transportation Leadership and Safety Technical Report ATLAS-2015-016. University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute, Ann Arbor, MI. https://trid.trb.org/view/1427384 http://www.atlas-center.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/ATLAS-Final-Report-ATLAS-2016-15.pdf
- Discipline:
- Engineering
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- Creator:
- Ding, J, Moore, TY, and Gan, Z
- Description:
- Jerboas (Jaculus jaculus) are bipedal hopping rodents that frequently transition between gaits (running, hopping, and skipping) throughout their entire speed range. It has been hypothesized that these non-cursorial bipedal gait transitions are likely to enhance their maneuverability and predator evasion ability. However, it is difficult to use the underlying dynamics of these locomotion patterns to predict gait transitions due to the large number of degrees of freedom expressed by the animals. To this end, we used empirical jerboa kinematics and dynamics to develop a unified Spring Loaded Inverted Pendulum model with defined passive swing leg motions. The simulated trajectories from the model precisely matched the experimental data. Jerboas were observed to apply different neutral swing leg angles during locomotion. By investigating the gait structure of the model with coupled and uncoupled neutral swing leg, we found two set of mechanism may explain the frequent gait transitions of jerboas.
- Keyword:
- jerboa, legged locomotion, gait transition, Legged Robots, Dynamics, Bipedal locomotion, and Non-cursorial locomotion
- Citation to related publication:
- Ding, Moore, Gan (submitted) A template model explains jerboa gait transitions across a broad range of speeds. Frontiers in Bioengineering And Biotechnology
- Discipline:
- Science and Engineering
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- Creator:
- Crisp, Dakota N., Saggio, Maria L., Scott, Jared, Stacey, William C., Nakatani, Mitsuyoshi, Gliske, Stephen V., and Lin, Jack
- Description:
- This data and scripts are meant to test and show seizure differentiation based on bifurcation theory. A zip file is included which contains real and simulated seizure waveforms, Matlab scripts, and metadata. The matlab scripts allow for visual review validation and objective feature analysis. The file “README.txt” provides more detail about each individual file within the zip file. and Data citation: Crisp, D.N., Saggio, M.L., Scott, J., Stacey, W.C., Nakatani, M., Gliske, S.F., Lin, J. (2019). Epidynamics: Navigating the map of seizure dynamics - Code & Data [Data set]. University of Michigan Deep Blue Data Repository. https://doi.org/10.7302/ejhy-5h41
- Keyword:
- Bifurcation, Epilepsy, Seizure, and Divergence
- Citation to related publication:
- Saggio, M.L., Crisp, D., Scott, J., Karoly, P.J., Kuhlmann, L., Nakatani, M., Murai, T., Dümpelmann, M., Schulze-Bonhage, A., Ikeda, A., Cook, M., Gliske, S.V., Lin, J., Bernard, C., Jirsa, V., Stacey, W., 2020. In pre-print. Epidynamics characterize and navigate the map of seizure dynamics. bioRxiv 2020.02.08.940072. https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.02.08.940072
- Discipline:
- Engineering, Science, and Health Sciences
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- Creator:
- McCuen, Brett A.
- Description:
- We present a comprehensive statistical analysis of high-frequency transient-large-amplitude (TLA) magnetic perturbation events that occurred at 12 high-latitude ground magnetometer stations throughout solar cycle 24 from 2009 to 2019. TLA signatures are defined as one or more second-timescale dB/dt interval with magnitude ≥ 6 nT/s within an hour event window. This study characterizes high-frequency TLA events based on their spatial and temporal behavior as well as relation to auroral substorms, geomagnetic storm phases and nighttime geomagnetic disturbance events events (GMD). We show that TLA events occur primarily at nighttime and solely in the high-latitude region above 60 degrees geomagnetic latitude. The largest TLA events occurred more often in the declining phase of the solar cycle when solar wind velocity was higher and ring current activity was lower, suggesting association to high-speed flows caused by coronal holes and subsequent corotating interaction regions reaching Earth. TLA perturbations often occurred preceding or within the most extreme nighttime geomagnetic disturbance (GMD) events with 5-10 minute timescales, but the TLA intervals were often even more localized than the ~300 km effective radius of GMDs: occurring at only some of the stations at which GMDs occurred. We show that TLA-related GMD events can result from dipolarization fronts in the magnetotail and fast flows toward Earth and are closely temporally associated to poleward boundary intensifications (PBI) and auroral streamers. The highly localized behavior and connection to the most extreme GMD events suggests that TLA intervals are a ground manifestation of the features within rapid and complex ionospheric structures that can drive GICs.
- Keyword:
- geomagnetic field, high frequency, space weather, transient-large-amplitude, TLA, high frequency dB/dt, dB/dt search algorithm
- Citation to related publication:
- McCuen, B. A., Moldwin, M. B., Engebretson, M. J., Weygand, J. G., Nishimura, Y. (2023). A Statistical Analysis of High-frequency Transient-Large-Amplitude Geomagnetic Disturbance. [To be submitted to] Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
- Discipline:
- Science
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- Creator:
- Brandt, Daniel, A., Bussy-Virat, Charles, D., and Ridley, Aaron, J.
- Description:
- The Multifaceted Optimization Algorithm (MOA) is a tool for generating corrected empirical model thermospheric densities during geomagnetic storms. It consists of a suite of Python functions that operate around the Spacecraft Orbit Characterization Kit (SpOCK), an orbital propagator developed by Charles D. Bussy-Virat, PhD, Joel Getchius, and Aaron J. Ridley, PhD at the University of Michigan, and it estimates new densities for the NRLMSISE-00 atmospheric model. MOA generates new model densities by estimating modifications to inputs to the NLRMSISE-00 model that minimize the orbit error between modeled spacecraft in SpOCK, and their actual altitudes as described in publicly-available Two-Line Element Sets (TLEs), made available online via Space-track.org. MOA consists of three sub-process: (1) The Area Optimization Algorithm (AROPT), (2) the F10.7 Optimization Algorithm (FOPT), and (3) the Ap Optimization Algorithm (APOPT). AROPT computes the contribution to the drag of the modeled spacecraft due to their varying projected area. FOPT estimates modifications to the 10.7 cm solar radio flux in NRLMSISE-00, and APOPT estimates modifications to the Earth's magnetic activity in NRLMSISE-00. MOA finds these modifications across many spacecraft, and the medians of those modifications are then applied in NLRMSISE-00 along the orbit of another satellite to generate new densities for verification. In this instance, modifications are applied along the orbits of the Swarm spacecraft and compared to Swarm GPS-derived densities.
- Keyword:
- Orbit, Satellite, Two-line Element Set, Thermosphere, and Drag
- Citation to related publication:
- Brandt, D. A., Bussy-Virat, C. D., & Ridley, A. J. (2020). A Simple Method for Correcting Empirical Model Densities During Geomagnetic Storms Using Satellite Orbit Data. Space Weather, 18(12), e2020SW002565. https://doi.org/10.1029/2020SW002565
- Discipline:
- Engineering
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- Creator:
- Moore, Talia Y., Danforth, Shannon M., Larson, Joanna G., and Davis Rabosky, Alison R.
- Description:
- Warning signals in chemically defended organisms are critical components of predator-prey interactions, often requiring multiple coordinated display components for a signal to be effective. When threatened by a predator, venomous coral snakes (genus Micrurus) display a vigorous, non-locomotory thrashing behaviour that has been only qualitatively described. Given the high-contrast and often colourful banding patterns of these snakes, this thrashing display is hypothesized to be a key component of a complex aposematic signal under strong stabilizing selection across species in a mimicry system. By experimentally testing snake response across simulated predator cues, we analysed variation in the presence and expression of a thrashing display across five species of South American coral snakes. Although the major features of the thrash display were conserved across species, we found significant variation in the propensity to perform a display at all, the duration of thrashing, and the curvature of snake bodies that was mediated by predator cue type, snake body size, and species identity. We also found an interaction between curve magnitude and body location that clearly shows which parts of the display vary most across individuals and species. Our results suggest that contrary to the assumption in the literature that all species and individuals perform the same display, a high degree of variation persists in thrashing behaviour exhibited by Micrurus coral snakes despite presumably strong selection to converge on a common signal. This quantitative behavioural characterization presents a new framework for analysing the non-locomotory motions displayed by snakes in a broader ecological context, especially for signalling systems with complex interaction across multiple modalities.
- Keyword:
- aposematism, biomechanics, coral snake mimicry, curvature, Elapidae, non-locomotory motion, Peruvian Amazon, and snake behaviour
- Citation to related publication:
- Moore, T. Y., Danforth, S. M., Larson, J. G., & Davis Rabosky, A. R. (2020). A Quantitative Analysis of Micrurus Coral Snakes Reveals Unexpected Variation in Stereotyped Anti-Predator Displays Within a Mimicry System. Integrative Organismal Biology, 2(1). https://doi.org/10.1093/iob/obaa006
- Discipline:
- Science
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- Creator:
- Sorensen, Troy R, Espey, Eamon, Kelley, John G. W. , Kessler, James, and Gronewold, Andrew D.
- Description:
- Inland lakes play a critical role in ecosystem stability, and robust validation of lake models is essential for understanding their dynamics. While remote sensing data can assist with lake surface temperature validation, in situ data typically provides more accurate, reliable data not limited to only the lake surface. However, in situ temperature data for many individual lakes, particularly in North America, is difficult for researchers to quickly access in a standardized format. This database offers a well-organized collection of in situ near-surface and subsurface temperatures from 134 sites divided among 29 large North American inland lakes collected from a variety of sources. The database includes multiple subsurface temperatures throughout the depth profile of 84 of these sites, providing comprehensive data for lake model evaluation. All lakes selected for this database are large enough (over approximately 30 km^2 to be represented by large-scale operational weather models, supporting robust lake model validation efforts on the lakes that have the greatest impact on climatology.
- Keyword:
- lake, temperature, in situ, and subsurface
- Citation to related publication:
- Sorensen, T., Espey, E., Kelley, J.G.W. et al. A database of in situ water temperatures for large inland lakes across the coterminous United States. Sci Data 11, 282 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-024-03103-8
- Discipline:
- Science
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- Creator:
- Towne, Aaron
- Description:
- This database contains six datasets intended to aid in the conception, training, demonstration, evaluation, and comparison of reduced-complexity models for fluid mechanics. The six datasets are: large-eddy-simulation data for a turbulent jet, direct-numerical-simulation data for a zero-pressure-gradient turbulent boundary layer, particle-image-velocimetry data for the same boundary layer, direct-numerical-simulation data for laminar stationary and pitching flat-plate airfoils, particle-image-velocimetry and force data for an airfoil encountering a gust, and large-eddy-simulation data for the separated, turbulent flow over an airfoil. All data are stored within hdf5 files, and each dataset additionally contains a README file and a Matlab script showing how the data can be read and manipulated. Since all datafiles use the hdf5 format, they can alternatively be read within virtually any other programing environment. An example.zip file included for each dataset provides an entry point for users. The database is an initiative of the AIAA Discussion Group on Reduced-Complexity Modeling and is detailed in the paper listed below. For each dataset, the paper introduces the flow setup and computational or experimental methods, describes the available data, and provide an example of how these data can be used for reduced-complexity modeling. All users should cite this paper as well as appropriate primary sources contained therein. Towne, A., Dawson, S., Brès, G. A., Lozano-Durán, A., Saxton-Fox, T., Parthasarthy, A., Biler, H., Jones, A. R., Yeh, C.-A., Patel, H., Taira, K. (2022). A database for reduced-complexity modeling of fluid flows. AIAA Journal 61(7): 2867-2892.
- Keyword:
- fluid dynamics, reduced-complexity models, and data-driven models
- Discipline:
- Engineering and Science
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- Creator:
- Hong, Yi, Fry, Lauren M., Orendorf, Sophie, Ward, Jamie L., Mroczka, Bryan, Wright, David, and Gronewold, Andrew
- Description:
- Accurate estimation of hydro-meteorological variables is essential for adaptive water management in the North American Laurentian Great Lakes. However, only a limited number of monthly datasets are available nowadays that encompass all components of net basin supply (NBS), such as over-lake precipitation (P), evaporation (E), and total runoff (R). To address this gap, we developed a daily hydro-meteorological dataset covering an extended period from 1979 to 2022 for each of the Great Lakes. The daily P and E were derived from six global gridded reanalysis climate datasets (GGRCD) that include both P and E estimates, and R was calculated from National Water Model (NWM) simulations. Ensemble mean values of the difference between P and E (P – E) and NBS were obtained by analyzing daily P, E, and R. Monthly averaged values derived from our new daily dataset were validated against existing monthly datasets. This daily hydro-meteorological dataset has the potential to serve as a validation resource for current data and analysis of individual NBS components. Additionally, it could offer a comprehensive depiction of weather and hydrological processes in the Great Lakes region, including the ability to record extreme events, facilitate enhanced seasonal analysis, and support hydrologic model development and calibration. The source code and data representation/analysis figures are also made available in the data repository.
- Keyword:
- Great Lakes, Hydrometeorological, National Water Model, Daily, Overlake precipitation, Overlake evaporation, Total runoff, Net Basin Supply, and Water Balance
- Discipline:
- Science and Engineering