Essays about: "public understanding of science and technology"

Showing result 21 - 23 of 23 essays containing the words public understanding of science and technology.

  1. 21. Interactive visualization of space weather data

    University essay from Medie- och Informationsteknik; Tekniska högskolan

    Author : Martin Törnros; [2013]
    Keywords : scientific visualization; volumetric rendering; ray casting in spherical coordinates; space weather; sun; coronal mass ejection; cme; NASA; Datateknik; Datateknik;

    Abstract : This work serves to present the background, approach, and selected results for the initial master thesis and prototyping phase of Open Space, a joint visualization software development project by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Linköping University (LiU) and the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH). The thesis report provides a theoretical introduction to heliophysics, modeling of space weather events, volumetric rendering, and an understanding of how these relate in the bigger scope of Open Space. READ MORE

  3. 22. Interpreting in 3D - Employing 3D modeling in field archaeology from research and public communication perspectives

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Arkeologi

    Author : Carolina Ask; [2012]
    Keywords : 3D modeling; visualization; model; reconstruction; field archaeology; public archaeology; computer vision; digital archaeology; virtual reality; virtual heritage; transparency; paradata; contextual experiment; History and Archaeology;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the use of digital technology on the border between science and public communication. The author argues for a public archaeology that goes beyond an arranged communication, where only one final truth about the past is presented. READ MORE

  4. 23. Are the bio-health related patents delaying research? A study of relevant legislation, facts and the research conditions in the United States

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Jennie Sjöwall; [2004]
    Keywords : Immaterialrätt; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : When initiating the research for my graduate paper I had a rather straightforward intent in mind. It was to determine if the research being conducted in the bio-health related field was negatively affected by the patent system. If the research was delayed by the patent system I wanted to apprehend why. READ MORE