Aug
29
2003
Archive for August, 2003
Using high resolution surface mapping techniques, Dr. Philip Walker and graduate student, Ed Hagen of the Department of Anthropology at the University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB) are attempting to develop a new topographical approach to dental microwear analysis. Recent anthropological research suggests that the study of dental microwear, ...
Aug
22
2003
Press Releases
Analysing handwriting with DADiSP leads to diagnosis
In a study funded by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Littleton Meeks of Meeks Associates, Inc. used a computer to analyse the handwriting of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). These studies have looked at handwriting of children when they are unmedicated and medicated using ...
Aug
21
2003
Press Releases
E-learning with Maple
Hiroshi Komatsugawa, Assistant Professor, Department of Photonics at the Chitose Institute of Science and Technology explains their use of Maple software:
"In the Applied Photonics System Course that I teach, research on various low- and high-tech applications is carried out. This research includes everything from broadband communication to medical applications. ...
Aug
13
2003
Press Releases
Honeywell Models GE Gas Turbine with VisSim
When Honeywell UK won a contract to retrofit an existing control system on a General Electric LM2500 gas turbine, they required a simulation package that had the power and flexibility to model the non-linearities of a turbine, as well as evaluate the relationship between the turbine and the controller. Based ...
Aug
12
2003
Press Releases
Allied Signal/Bendix uses DADiSP in automotive brake system design
Allied Signal/Bendix Automotive Systems is a worldwide organisation that designs, develops, and manufactures brake components and complete brake systems for automobiles. It is the responsibility of Walt Stringham, project engineer, to track down and resolve noise and vibration problems during the development phase of new products. To investigate these problems, ...
Aug
08
2003
Press Releases
Harvard scientists automate data collection with WinWedge to monitor the Ozone Layer
Harvard University’s Department of Earth and Planetary Science has developed a method of analysing the ozone layer by measuring the air speed in the atmosphere and why ozone exists where it is. The research specifically involves tracking carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, which offers insight into how air pollution travels ...
Aug
05
2003
Press Releases
SQC Software in the Food Processing Industries
Statistical quality control is a necessary part of modern food processing. The software chosen to satisfy basic food processing SQC needs will determine whether SQC is an awkward, intrusive task or a smoothly operating part of the process. It must not only collect quality data and produce control charts, but ...
Aug
01
2003
Press Releases
Developing the perfect golf ball with WinWedge
Golfers around the world realise that it’s important to find the perfect ball that suits their game; not too soft, not too hard, enough spin but not too much...
And choosing that perfect golf ball is no easy task. Believe it or not, the United States Golf Association includes close to ...