Understanding storm surges in the North Sea: Ishiguro’s electronic modelling machine

Understanding storm surges in the North Sea: Ishiguro’s electronic modelling machine

In December the Science Museum will open Mathematics: The Winton Gallery. The new gallery tells mathematical stories in relation to a broad spectrum of fundamental human concerns. One of the key exhibits is a newly acquired machine for modelling storm surges in the North Sea. Designed by Japanese en...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Claire Kennard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Science Museum, London 2016-11-01
Series:Science Museum Group Journal
Subjects:
Science Museum
Interpretation
Mathematics: The Winton Gallery
Collections
Zaha Hadid Architects
Twentieth Century
Shizuo Ishiguro
North Sea
Tides
Tide Prediction
Storm Surges
Mathematics
Japan
Biography
Flood
Oceanography
Models
History
Online Access:http://journal.sciencemuseum.org.uk/browse/issue-06/understanding-storm-surges/
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Summary:In December the Science Museum will open Mathematics: The Winton Gallery. The new gallery tells mathematical stories in relation to a broad spectrum of fundamental human concerns. One of the key exhibits is a newly acquired machine for modelling storm surges in the North Sea. Designed by Japanese engineer Shizuo Ishiguro, the object offers a way to explore the far-reaching impact and relevance of mathematical work.
ISSN:2054-5770
2054-5770

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