ShakeMap-rapidly, automatically generated shaking and intensity maps-combines instrumental measurements of shaking with information about local geology and earthquake location and magnitude to estimate shaking variations throughout a geographic area. The results are rapidly available via the Web through a variety of map formats, including Geographic Information System (GIS) coverages. These maps have become a valuable tool for emergency response, public information, loss estimation, earthquake planning, and post-earthquake engineering and scientific analyses. With the adoption of ShakeMap as a standard tool for a wide array of users and uses came an impressive demand for up-to-date technical documentation and more general guidelines for users and software developers. This manual is meant to address this need.

The Works of Archimedes Edited in Modern Notation With Introductory Chapters by T.L. Heath, Sc.D.

The purpose of this monograph is to organize and present, for effective use in design, the significant experience and knowledge accumulated in operational programs to date.

In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of ice skating, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Motion Detector Dual-Range Force Sensor Force Plate Surface Temperature Sensor This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. These data from skating on real ice can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents. Bonus Material: Diagrams of ice skating moves (gliding, stopping) and graphs of vertical off-ice activities (stepping, jumping). Plus, analyses comparing different types of ice skates and blades (figure, hockey, and child double-runner) and their performance on the ice.

Expanded Edition, with Synthetic Ice Learn about the Physics of Ice Skating Translational Motion Across the Ice Position, Velocity, & Acceleration In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to ice skating, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Motion Detector Dual-Range Force Sensor Force Plate Wireless Dynamics Sensor System Surface Temperature Sensor This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. Graphs show the motion of various types of skates across ice, along with the forces required for straight motion. Skates studied include figure skates, hockey skates, child double-runner skates, and bob skates. Additional graphs contain data on the forces required to move a hockey puck across real and synthetic ice and the forces involved in vertical motions, including stepping and jumping. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents. This expanded edition features data from both real and synthetic ice, as well as extra styles of figure skates and hockey skates. Bonus Material: Diagrams show a cartoon character, Blue Dude, demonstrating ice skating moves such as gliding and stopping. Additional graphs also contain data on ice melting, and comparisons of the strength of ankle support in various types of skates.

In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of sound production, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Gas Pressure Sensor Anemometer (Wind Speed) Dual-Range Force Sensor Sound Pressure Meter (Microphone) This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. This book contains data collected from two guitars, a 1/2 size classical guitar with nylon strings, and a 30" folk guitar with steel strings. Bonus Material: Reprints of key reference materials from Volume 1 are included for convenience, including information on different types of microphone setups (mono, stereo, traditional stereo, &, x-y configuration), pictures of the harmonic overtone series, and graphs of theoretically calculated harmonic waves.

Learn about the Physics of Ice Skating Translational and Rotational Motion Position, Velocity, Acceleration, & Force In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of ice skating, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Wireless Dynamics Sensor System Force Plate This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. Graphs show the movement of a skater across synthetic ice. Moves demonstrated include starting and stopping, forward and backward stroking, turning and footwork (3-turns, brackets, rockers, counters, mohawks, and choctaws), and gliding (camel position, spirals). These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents. Bonus Material: Other features include graphs of the forces involved in stepping, and graphs of a skater falling through thin ice. Plus, appendices include diagrams of a left-right color-coded cartoon character, "Blue Dude," demonstrating footwork and skating positions.

Learn about the Biophysics of Athletic Training Joint Angles & Range of Motion, Electrical Signals of the Heart & Muscles, Breathing Patterns & Lung Capacity, Blood Pressure & Heart Rate In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of athletic training, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Goniometer EKG / EMG Sensor Spirometer Blood Pressure & Heart Rate Sensor This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. This book presents data on the biophysics of common athletic activities, including walking, jogging, running, jumping, push-ups, sit-ups, jumping jacks, and jumping rope. Graphs show joint angles and range of motion for various athletic training activities, electrical signals of the heart (EKG) and muscles (EMG), breathing patterns, lung capacity, and blood pressure during and after various exercises. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents. Note: These biophysics data are samples from one individual and are not representative of the population.

The Physics Practical Scheme of Work for use with the IB Diploma Programme by Michael J. Dickinson, is an invaluable resource for IB Physics teachers, whether new to teaching the course or a seasoned veteran. This second edition has been fully updated to align with the latest requirements of the Internal Assessment (IA) aspect of the IB Physics Guide (first assessment 2016). It is a collection of 60 lab experiments from a range of physics topics, rewritten to comply with the latest guide's Personal Engagement, Exploration, Analysis, Evaluation & Communication criteria. The guide accompanies the textbook, Physics for use with the IB Diploma Programme also by Michael J. Dickinson. Written in plain English with an international audience in mind, it is the ideal teaching and learning resource for both standard and higher levels of the IB Physics course. This Practical Scheme of Work contains: A collection of 60 lab experiment sheets covering a wide range of topics, each one containing a marking grid so that the criteria being assessed is easily identified. Invaluable information which is aimed to help teachers understand the latest requirements of the Internal Assessment (IA) aspect of the course (first assessment 2016). Examples of the 4/PSOW and new 4/CSS coversheets describing exactly what information is required by the IBO when student IA sample work is submitted for moderation. An explanation of the regulations regarding the Personal Engagement, Exploration, Analysis, Evaluation and Communication criteria of the Practical Scheme of Work. A marked example of the new Individual Investigation written in accordance with the IB Internal Assessment regulations, with supporting notes to provide guidance to teachers and students regarding the IB assessment of the students' practical work. Numerous titles for practical experiments that teachers can use as inspiration for their own practical scheme of work, ideas of titles for students' Individual Investigations or topics that students can use when deciding on a title for an Extended Essay in Physics. An explanation and example of the requirements of the Group 4 Project.

With many chemicals once used to prepare and mount specimens on slides now banned or deemed toxic, the enthusiast microscopist requires accress to easy-to-source mixes and chemicals to mount their own slides. This work by Walter Dioni provides a perfect solution.

Based on the mature development of microfabrication technology, micro-scale electrodes, i.e., microelectrodes, for the electrical observation of activities in micro-scale environment become realisable. This technique opened a new avenue for micro-scale observation and measurement besides the optical technique. This book presents the techniques, structures, and applications of using microelectrodes in a micro-scale environment. It covers a broad spectrum of topics and the state of the art techniques in the field. As such, the book is divided into four sections, comprising 11 chapters written by recognised experts from leading groups around the world. The reader will gain a unique perspective on the challenges and emerging opportunities in the technology of microelectrodes.

Just when you thought you have seen it all . . . a book like this comes along and turns your science classes upside down. It's here - the flaming activities they never mentioned at the Chemistry Faculty or banned from your chemistry set. In this one book you will get the explanations, the practical show-how, the safety issues and extension ideas to take your students to the next level. This is not a chemistry recipe book. It is a practical chemistry revelation. No boring recipes on making fizzy volcanic mountains (yawn) - this stuff sizzles. The author focused on the triple S concept: All activities are SIMPLE, reasonably SAFE (hey, this is about combustion) and oh so SPECTACULAR. You'll get step-by-step instructions and photos and all can easily be implemented in your classroom and lab - instant student engagement. For those who love safe, sizzling science excitement at home - you have found it The tested activities will provide hours of solid Whizz-Bang edutainment in the backyard that should (due to the nature of the activities) be overseen by an adult. This book will show you how to: make a pencil sharpener burn white hot under water; make an egg explode in an "eggsothermic" reaction; make a wind-up toy car explode in a puff of smoke; prepare hydrogen gas from kitchen chemicals; launch a real rocket using sugar-based fuel; make a tube whistle, bark and fly skywards; do a sugar dust explosion in a coffee tin; run a clock on a pencil sharpener; extract silicon from beach sand; set your hand (safely) on fire; boil water in a paper pan? and more . . . For: Middle & High School Science teachers Home experimenters, tinkerers and amateur scientists

Learn about the Physics of Snow Sports Force, Motion, Velocity, & Acceleration In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of snow sports, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Wireless Dynamics Sensor System Dual-Range Force Meter Video Analysis This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. Graphs show the motion of a sled, toboggan, and snowboard-style ski as they travel on flat and inclined surfaces covered with snow. As a comparison, laboratory data show the motion of a snowboard-style ski moving on carpet and turning in various rotation patterns in the air. These data can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents. Bonus Material: Graphs of projectile motion and rotation, measured by a wireless scientific instrument, provide comparison and contrast data for the study of snow sports.

Positive Pressure Ventilation (PPV) is a tactic that is used on fire grounds across the world everyday, both to improve tenability after the extinguishment of a fire and/or offensively during fire attack to improve firefighting conditions. PPV has proven that it can be a useful tool on the fire ground, but it can also kill or injure fire fighters and civilians if used improperly. Data from three full-scale experiments are compared with simulations completed with the computational fluid dynamic model Fire Dynamic Simulator (FDS). The full-scale experiments characterize a Positive Pressure Ventilation (PPV) fan in an open atmosphere, in a simple room geometry and in a room fire. All experiments qualify and quantify the comparison of the experimental results with the FDS results. A concluding scenario is modeled utilizing the calibration of the full-scale experiments to examine the effects of PPV on a fire in a two-story, colonial style house.

Basic Introduction to Assaying by Fire gives an entry level, comprehendible, look at the fire assay history, process, and procedures. A good learning tool for the startup individual, showing practical applications and step by step instruction. to perform a basic fire assay of gold and silver.

This book is an introduction to the basic theory and engineering of advanced electron beam sources known as photoinjectors. Photoinjectors produce relativistic electrons for exciting new devices such as x-ray free electron lasers and the polarized beams for very high energy physics linear colliders. The chapters are written by renowned experts in the field who share their working knowledge of the technologies needed for designing and building photoinjectors.

In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of music performance, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Dual-Range Force Sensor Force Plate Gas Pressure Sensor Anemometer (Wind Speed) Breath Volume Bag This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. The data from musical instruments (strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion) can be used for lesson plans by teachers and parents. The musical instruments analyzed include violin, guitar, piano keyboard, flute, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon reed, trumpet, trombone, mallets, and drumsticks. Analyses include the forces required to press piano keys, pluck violin and guitar strings, draw a bow across a violin string, tune violin strings, press keys on woodwinds and valves on brass instruments, and pull a trombone slide with and without oil. Plus, data include comparisons between normal breathing and the controlled, large-volume breathing required for performance on woodwinds and brass.

Learn about the Physics of Yoga, Pilates, & Ballet Force, Position, Velocity, & Acceleration In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of human movement, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Force Plate Wireless Dynamics Sensor System This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. These graphs show data from a variety positions found in basic yoga, Pilates, and ballet classes. Yoga positions include standing (mountain) pose, triangle pose, warrior 1 and 2, fan pose, and sun salutations; Pilates moves include the 100, boat, leg lifts, and arm circles; ballet moves include stepping, turning, kicking, and leaping. A variety of additional poses are included throughout the book. Bonus Material: Diagrams of yoga, Pilates, and ballet positions are demonstrated by the cartoon character Blue Dude. These diagrams are included only for the purpose of illustrating the positions, and do not provide instruction for the practice of yoga, Pilates, or ballet.

The tools and technique used in the Design of Experiments (DOE) have been used around the world to solve seemingly impossible problems in science and engineering.
The majority of engineers and scientists have had little exposure to this important technique and this book has been written with the authors 30 years experience in practical design of experiments aimed squarely at practising engineers and scientists rather than statisticians and mathematicians.
Practical Design of Experiments takes a graphical approach using a software tool called Minitab.
The author concentrates on each step of using the technique with explanations along the way of each decision point.
Readers will find this guide both practical and useful, with copious screenshots of the software in use and clear precise explanations.
The emphasis is on quantifying the effects of a number of variables before optimising them.
Key points:
* Provides tools and techniques for practical business and process improvement.
* Introduces screenshots and explanations for each step of designing an experiment, carrying out an experiment and then analysing the results.
* A worked example, again explained step by step with advice from the author at each step.
This book will be extremely useful to engineers and scientists who want to solve quality, process and manufacturing problems quickly and easily.
About the Author
Colin Hardwick is the leading expert in the practical use of Design of Experiments in the UK.
He holds a Masters Degree in Manufacturing Systems from Warwick University and a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Sheffield.
He has trained people extensively in Design of Experiments and is currently Managing Director of Hardwick Consultants Ltd.
A qualified Master Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma, he has also worked for other major companies such as Chemring PLC, Rolls-Royce and GEC.

The Pig Who Survived an Atomic Bomb

The Psychologist Who Hid Beneath Beds

The Founding Father Who Delivered Mouth-to-Mouth . . . to a Chicken

Welcome to some of the most weird and wonderful experiments ever conducted in the name of science. Alex Boese's "Electrified Sheep" is packed with eccentric characters, irrational obsessions, and extreme experiments. Watch as scientists attempt to nuke the moon, wince at the doctor who performs a self-appendectomy, and catch the faint whiff of singed wool from an electrified sheep.

In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of sound production, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Sound Pressure Meter (Microphone) This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. This book contains data collected from a violin, alto recorder, flute, clarinet, and trumpet. Graphs display the tone quality associated with correct and incorrect techniques on these instruments. Also demonstrated in graphs are various common articulations (legato, staccato, accent, tenuto) and bowing techniques (legato, spiccato, pizzicato, accents, and clicks), with differences between steel core are perlon core strings as a focus for discussion. Later sections of the book elucidate common elements of phrasing and style, such as two-note slurs and short phrases, with graphical analysis. A final section includes graphs of short musical phrases without explanation, for readers to analyze. Bonus Material: Appendices include reprints of reference materials from Volume 1 for convenience, including comparison data, graphs of data for different types of microphone setups (mono, stereo, traditional stereo, &, x-y configuration) and graphs of theoretically calculated harmonic waves.

In this book, readers gain access to real scientific data pertaining to the science of sound production, promoting graph-reading, comparison, contrast, and calculation skills. Graphs show data from the following scientific instruments: Gas Pressure Sensor Anemometer (Wind Speed) Dual-Range Force Sensor Sound Pressure Meter (Microphone) This book allows readers to analyze real data without purchasing expensive lab equipment. This book contains data collected from two guitars, a 1/2 size classical guitar with nylon strings, and a 30" folk guitar with steel strings. Bonus Material: Reprints of key reference materials from Volume 1 are included for convenience, including information on different types of microphone setups (mono, stereo, traditional stereo, &, x-y configuration), pictures of the harmonic overtone series, and graphs of theoretically calculated harmonic waves.

Car Models that Zoom Launches high speed building, creativity, learning, and fun Make a car model in minutes. Start with a cardboard frame and add motors to create hovercraft, solar-powered models, cable cars, and more. Explore ways to power your models with balloons, rubber bands and electric motors. In the classroom and at home kids learn science fundamentals as they fast prototype their models to get them going farther and faster. They are encouraged to be creative and try their own ideas. Materials are inexpensive and easy to find. The models have been tested by the author in his teacher workshops in 25 countries around the world.