Install Intel Parallel Studio XE for Linux 2020
Obtaining the installation package Intel Parallel Studio XE Composer Edition for Fortran and C ++ Linux on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (WSL1 on Windows 10 Pro 64bit) is being installed. Its version is 2020 Update 1 (Build on March 26, 2020). It is assumed that a tgz file of full package has been downloaded from the license management site and is in an appropriate folder (directory). The default download folder on Windows 10 is C:\Users\username\Downloads (replace username). On Linux, it corresponds to /mnt/c/Users/username/Downloads. The size of this file is 1.7GB. WSL2 has already been released, but I installed it on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS of WSL1. The Intel compiler seems not to […]
On the status and mechanisms of coastal erosion in Marawila Beach, Sri Lanka
Research overview Coastal erosion has been a serious threat to the properties and livelihoods of coastal communities on the western coast of Sri Lanka. Since the cause of the erosion was not fully investigated, there were arguments over the selection of countermeasures among beach users. This study found that a decrease in sand supply from rivers was a main reason for the initiation of erosion in the 1980s. An increase in wave energy has become a main cause of coastal erosion since the 2010s. This study suggests the significance of integrated coastal erosion management for the sustainability of the coast and its users. Publication Ratnayakage, S. M. S., Sasaki, J., […]
Mounting G Suite Google drive on Windows PC
Background FApps has been introduced in the Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, the University of Tokyo. I was considering how to access data on the shared drive (formerly called team drive) of G Suite from a local Python code on Windows 10 Pro using PyDrive. However, it ended in failure. In addition, uninstalling PyDrive installed with conda also failed. Recently, I learned that there is a way to mount Google shared drive locally with Google Drive File Stream as a way to access the data on the shared drive. Google drive file stream Login with your FApps account and open Google Drive. There are My Drive and Shared Drive. Mounting […]
MATLAB on Supercomputer ITO
MATLAB can be used on Supercomputer ITO in GUI (Graphical User Interface) via X-Window or CUI (Command Line Environment). Online manual is here. You cannot install it on your local PC. Loading MATLAB To use MATLAB, your favorite version of MATLAB should be loaded. You can confirm whether it has been loaded using module list command. Available versions are R2019b, R2018a, or R2017a as on April 30, 2020. $ ulimit -v 31457280 $ module load matlab/R2019b $ module list Currently Loaded Modulefiles: 1) intel/2019.4 2) matlab/R2019b MATLAB in CUI CUI is reqcommended considering slow connection in GUI. CUI interactive interface can be invoked by the following: $ matlab -nodisplay It […]
2020.2.24-28 Business trip to Can Tho, Vietnam
I (Dr. Sasaki) visited Can Tho University in Vietnam from February 24 to 28, 2020, dispatched by JICA in Project for Building Capacity for Can Tho University to be an Excellent Institution of Education, Scientific Research, and Technology Transfer. Originally I was requested to deliver model lectures, which were canceled as the university was closed due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus. So the purpose of the visit was changed to discuss the contents of the model lectures and collaborative research. JL079 HND/SGN The out-bound itinerary was JL079 Feb24 0130/0550 HND/SGN. SIM card I purchased a mobifone's SIM card (10GB data only) for 175,000 VND. Moving to Can Tho […]
Groundwater salinization and associated co-contamination risk increase severe drinking water vulnerabilities in the southwestern coast of Bangladesh
Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable deltas to climate change, sea level rise, inundation, and salt water intrusions. Freshwater salinization is becoming a serious threat to household water security among coastal communities. Our study found that groundwater is severely contaminated with salinity intrusions while co-contaminants were found to be in high concentrations compare with different drinking water standard values, which is completely unsuitable for drinking purposes. In Bangladesh, almost all the people used to drink groundwater as a principal source of water as well as household purposes. Now, it is a great concern to the future sustainable drinking water security and public health problems. Publication Rakib, M.A., Sasaki, J., […]
Typhoon-1919 approaching Kanto Region (Oct. 12, 2019)
Typhoon-1919 is approaching Kanto and Tokai Regions, Japan, on October 12, 2019. Real time tide observation data (storm surge anomalies) can be seen in Web of Japan Meteorological Agency (in Japanese). Real time tide observation data in and around Tokyo Bay are embedded in below (in Japanese): Tide Stations around Kanto and Tokai Regions At Tokyo by Japan Meteorological Agency At Keihin Port by Ports and Harbors Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Torism At Yokohama by Japan Coast Guard At Chiba by Japan Coast Guard At Mera by Japan Meteorological Agency At Yokosuka by Japan Coast Guard At Aburatsubo by Geographical Information Authority of Japan
2019.9.26-28 APAC2019 in Hanoi, Vietnam
Dr. Sasaki participated in International Conference on Asian and Pacific Coasts (APAC) 2019 in Hanoi, Vietnam, from September 26 to 28, 2019. From our lab, Mr. Endo (D3) presented our paper entitled "Mitigation of Anoxia and Hypoxia in Enclosed Shallow Fishing Grounds Using a Water Jet Generation Device." We also enjoyed a lunch meeting with Dr. Cong (friend since the period at Yokohama National University (YNU)) and Mr. Thanh (former student and M. E. in 2016) as well as engineers at DHI. Dr. Laknath (Engineer at Lanka Hydraulic Institute (LHI) and former student during YNU period) was awarded the Best Paper Award in APAC 2019, entitled "Analysis of Cyclone Events […]
2019.9.19 Graduation Ceremony
Graduation ceremony for September 2019 graduates was held on September 19. From our lab, one Ph.D. (First Ph.D. in our lab) and one master students. Congratulations!
2019.9.4-9 Field trip in Yangon and Wunbaik Reserved Mangrove Forest in Myanmar
Dr. Sasaki visited Yangon and Wunbaik Reserved Mangrove Forest, Yambye Township, Kyaukpyu district, Myanmar, from September 4 to 9, 2019. Itinerary CX509 NRT/HKG 9:15/13:10，KA254 HKG/RGN 14:20/16:10 and KA251 RGN/HKG 1:25/6:00，CX526 HKG/NRT 8:10/13:35. Immigration at Yangon International Airport There was no disembarkation card, just showing passport and return e-ticket. SIM card Telenor was recommended, 11,000 Kyat for 7GB. From Airport to Yangon Best Western Chinatown Hotel by taxi A taxi counter was located in front of the exit No. 6 of the airport. It cost 12,000 Kyat. It took around 2 hours because of traffic jam in the evening around 5 pm. Yangon downtown and Thilawa Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Dr. […]