Turbulence An Odyssey

Author : Michael Eckert
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2022-02-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030914592

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Turbulence—an Odyssey by Michael Eckert Pdf

Turbulence is a research field where high expectations have met with recurrent frustration. It is a common perception among physicists, mathematicians and engineers that there is a "big mystery" behind the phenomenon of turbulence. Its history has also remained anything but well researched. Unlike topics such as quantum theory, which began to attract physics historians as long as fifty years ago, turbulence has - until now - received only little professional historical investigation. In this book, which complements his earlier SpringerBrief "The Turbulence Problem", the author sketches the history of turbulence from the vantage point of its roots (Part I), the basic concepts (Part II) and the formation of a scientific community that regarded turbulence as a research field in its own right (Part III). From this perspective turbulence research appears to undertake an odyssey through uncharted territories. The book follows this development up until a conference in Marseille in the year 1961, which marked the inauguration of turbulence in the words of its organizer as “a new science”. The epilogue contains some observations about turbulence research since 1961. This book provides a rich source of information for all those interested in the history of this major field of basic and applied science.

Author : Michael Eckert
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3030914607

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Turbulence-an Odyssey by Michael Eckert Pdf

Turbulence is a research field where high expectations have met with recurrent frustration. It is a common perception among physicists, mathematicians and engineers that there is a "big mystery" behind the phenomenon of turbulence. Its history has also remained anything but well researched. Unlike topics such as quantum theory, which began to attract physics historians as long as fifty years ago, turbulence has - until now - received only little professional historical investigation. In this book, which complements his earlier SpringerBrief "The Turbulence Problem", the author sketches the history of turbulence from the vantage point of its roots (Part I), the basic concepts (Part II) and the formation of a scientific community that regarded turbulence as a research field in its own right (Part III). From this perspective turbulence research appears to undertake an odyssey through uncharted territories. The book follows this development up until a conference in Marseille in the year 1961, which marked the inauguration of turbulence in the words of its organizer as "a new science". The epilogue contains some observations about turbulence research since 1961. This book provides a rich source of information for all those interested in the history of this major field of basic and applied science.

Author : Jamilah Kolocotronis
Publisher : D McNichol, LLC DBA Muslim Writers Publishing
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2007-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0979357705

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Turbulence by Jamilah Kolocotronis Pdf

Brad Adams appears to have it all. A devoted wife. Two intelligent sons. A large house in the suburbs. And a successful career. But the death of his mother in a plane crash disturbs his tranquil existence. His brothers are able to mourn and get on with their lives, but Brad finds he cannot put his grief behind him. Instead he enters a world of panic and nightmares. A single incident of rage, brought on by the constant stress he is experiencing, destroys all he has worked so hard to build. The pain of his failure leads him to a path of destruction which becomes an odyssey as he searches for the peace he has never known.

Author : Benoit Mandelbrot
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2014-01-14
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780307389916

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The Fractalist by Benoit Mandelbrot Pdf

Here is the remarkable life story of Benoit Mandelbrot, the creator of fractal geometry, and his unparalleled contributions to science mathematics, the financial world, and the arts. Mandelbrot recounts his early years in Warsaw and in Paris, where he was mentored by an eminent mathematician uncle, through his days evading the Nazis in occupied France, to his education at Caltech, Princeton, and MIT, and his illustrious career at the IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center. An outside to mainstream scientific research, he managed to do what others had thought impossible: develop a new geometry that combines revelatory beauty with a radical way of unfolding formerly hidden scientific laws. In the process he was able to use geometry to solve fresh, real-world problems. With exuberance and an eloquent fluency, Benoit Mandelbrot recounts the high points of his fascinating life, offering us a glimpse into the evolution of his extraordinary mind. With full-color inserts and black-and-white photographs throughout.

Author : Antony Joseph
Publisher : Newnes
Page : 447 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2013-08-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780123914286

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Measuring Ocean Currents by Antony Joseph Pdf

Measuring Ocean Currents: Tools, Technologies, and Data covers all major aspects of ocean current measurements in view of the implications of ocean currents on changing climate, increasing pollution levels, and offshore engineering activities. Although more than 70% of the Earth is covered by ocean, there is limited information on the countless fine- to large-scale water motions taking place within them. This book fills that information gap as the first work that summarizes the state-of-the-art methods and instruments used for surface, subsurface, and abyssal ocean current measurements. Readers of this book will find a wealth of information on Lagrangian measurements, horizontal mapping, imaging, Eulerian measurements, and vertical profiling techniques. In addition, the book describes modern technologies for remote measurement of ocean currents and their signatures, including HF Doppler radar systems, satellite-borne sensors, ocean acoustic tomography, and more. Crucial aspects of ocean currents are described in detail as well, including dispersion of effluents discharged into the sea and transport of beneficial materials—as well as environmentally hazardous materials—from one region to another. The book highlights several important practical applications, showing how measurements relate to climate change and pollution levels, how they affect coastal and offshore engineering activities, and how they can aid in tsunami detection. Coverage of measurement, mapping and profiling techniques Descriptions of technologies for remote measurement of ocean currents and their signatures Reviews crucial aspects of ocean currents, including special emphasis on the planet-spanning thermohaline circulation, known as the ocean's "conveyor belt," and its crucial role in climate change

Author : International Astronomical Union. Symposium
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 840 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Starbursts
ISBN : UVA:X004717359

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A Massive Star Odyssey by International Astronomical Union. Symposium Pdf

Author : Steven Jay Gross
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2019-09-25
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781351694612

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Applying Turbulence Theory to Educational Leadership in Challenging Times by Steven Jay Gross Pdf

In our increasingly complex world, the turbulent forces affecting educators have become vastly more dynamic, creating complex challenges but, perhaps paradoxically, also unique opportunities. Reframing how to understand the drivers of turbulence, Applying Turbulence Theory to Educational Leadership in Challenging Times provides aspiring and practicing educational leaders with the theory and tools for understanding Turbulence Theory and its application to school contexts. Renowned author Steven Jay Gross explores how you can apply turbulence theory to respond to critical incidents, as well as how to address the tensions across various stakeholders, including the central office, principals, teachers, students, families, and communities. With over 20 innovative, case-based examples and discussion questions, this book explores how turbulence can be leveraged or minimized to increase creative opportunity and address dilemmas in schools.

Author : Dawn O. Braithwaite,Paul Schrodt
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 511 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2014-10-10
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781483315737

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Engaging Theories in Interpersonal Communication by Dawn O. Braithwaite,Paul Schrodt Pdf

Use and Understand Interpersonal Communication Theories Engaging Theories in Interpersonal Communication: Multiple Perspectives highlights key theories used to guide interpersonal communication research. The Second Edition features 30 theory chapters written by leading scholars in interpersonal communication, including new coverage of evolutionary theories, Problematic Integration Theory, supportive communication theories, Theory of Motivated Information Management, critical approaches to interpersonal communication, and Media Multiplexity Theory. Each theory chapter follows the same structure to help readers easily find and compare information across theories. An updated introductory chapter maps the history and the current state of interpersonal communication theory since publication of the first edition, based on comprehensive analysis of published scholarship. Presenting both classic and cutting-edge issues, the book organizes theories into three clusters—theories that are individually-centered; theories that are focused on discourse and interaction processes; and theories that examine how communication functions in personal relationships. All authors interweave abstract theoretical concepts with concrete examples in order to maximize readability and comprehension.

Author : Mark Hertsgaard
Publisher : Crown
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2009-01-16
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780307484086

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Earth Odyssey by Mark Hertsgaard Pdf

Like many of us, Mark Hertsgaard has long worried about the declining health of our environment. But in 1991, he decided to act on his concern and investigate the escalating crisis for himself. Traveling on his own dime, he embarked on an odyssey lasting most of the decade and spanning nineteen countries. Now, in Earth Odyssey, he reports on our environmental predicament through the eyes of the people who live it. From the gilded boardrooms of Paris to the traffic-clogged streets of Bangkok, we travel from the deep human past to our still unfolding future. Much of the story revolves around people like Zhenbing, Hertsgaard's charismatic interpreter in China, whose desire to escape poverty leaves him indifferent to his country's horrific air and water pollution. We also meet Garang, a proud Dinka tribesman whose response to Sudan's famine shows the difficulty of building an environmentally sustainable future without bridging the gap between rich and poor. Drawing on interviews with Václav Havel, Al Gore, Jacques Cousteau, and numerous other prominent figures, Hertsgaard offers fresh insight into such complex issues as humanity's growing addiction to the automobile, the insidious spread of nuclear technology, and the inevitable tension between unfettered capitalism and the health of the biosphere. Earth Odyssey is a vivid, passionate narrative about one man's journey around the world in search of the answer to the most important question of our time: Is the future of the human species at risk? Combining first-rate reportage with irresistible storytelling, Mark Hertsgaard has written an essential--and ultimately hopeful--book about the uncertain fate of humankind.

Author : Ortrun Zuber-Skerritt
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2012-03-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781780525488

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Action Research for Sustainable Development in a Turbulent World by Ortrun Zuber-Skerritt Pdf

Presents and celebrates Action Learning and Action Research (ALAR) through stories, experiences, reflections and specific works of key proponents and participants in ALAR World Congresses. This title argues for the benefits of action research for sustainable development and problem solving in a turbulent world in the 21st century.

Author : Alan A. Block
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2019-12-06
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000758863

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Finding Hope in the Turbulent Classroom by Alan A. Block Pdf

This book explores the practical and psychological factors that regulate teaching and learning in the classroom, and illustrates how hope and creativity may arise out of unforeseen, non-standard, or turbulent conditions. Written at the intersection of curriculum theory and psychoanalysis, this volume offers an original pedagogical stance that seeks to ameliorate the impact of the classroom’s regulated and standardized environment. The author’s approach to classroom education suggests that teachers investigate students’ psychological entanglements to explain and transform difficult classroom experiences into productive, educative ones. By promoting an ethos of ironic engagement in teaching and learning, this book also demonstrates the importance of playfulness, imagination, and a readiness to make mistakes in classroom settings. This book will be of great interest to graduate and postgraduate students, researchers, academics, and policy makers in the fields of curriculum studies, teacher education, educational psychology and classroom management.

Author : Peter Lorange
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2010-12-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780857243676

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Leading in Turbulent Times by Peter Lorange Pdf

As a business academic leading some of the world's key business schools, head of a shipping company and board member for several multinational companies, Peter draws on his own experiences and those of other CEOs interviewed to identify the type of organization leaders must create in order to meet the challenges they face in these turbulent times.

Author : Homer
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 536 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2018-03-28
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780520293632

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The Odyssey by Homer Pdf

"This is a translation of the epic Greek poem by Homer."--Provided by publisher.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 502 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Science
ISBN : MSU:31293008113700

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Mosaic by Anonim Pdf

Author : María DeGuzmán
Publisher : Univ of South Carolina Press
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2019-09-19
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781643360072

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Understanding John Rechy by María DeGuzmán Pdf

In this first book-length monograph on the Mexican American novelist, essayist, and playwright John Rechy, best known for his debut novel City of Night, María DeGuzmán offers a conceptually clear yet aesthetically, philosophically, and socio-politically fine-grained analysis of the spectrum of his writing. Recipient of PEN Center USA's Lifetime Achievement Award, a National Endowment for the Arts Grant, ONE Magazine's National Gay and Lesbian Cultural Hero Award, the William Whitehead Award for Lifetime Achievement, the Luis Leal Award for Excellence in Chicano/Latino Literature, and the Robert Kirsch Award for Lifetime Achievement, Rechy is the author of fifteen novels, at least three plays, and several volumes of nonfiction. He has written for the Nation, the New York Review of Books, the Los Angeles Times, the Village Voice, the New York Times, and Saturday Review. In Understanding John Rechy, María DeGuzmán offers a brief biographical overview and then traces the development of Rechy's craft through his major works by calling attention to central issues, recurring situations and characters, styles, and special techniques. She examines the complexities of his representation of identity, the subjectivity in his male homosexual odyssey and identity quest novels, and his experimentation with genre. She offers a concise yet intricate analysis of the major organizing paradigms and themes, genres, modes, styles, and handling of the gay Chicano's oeuvre. The book's guiding analysis pays particular attention to the ways in which Rechy's works function as cultural critique challenging mainstream values in a deep-structure manner.