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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| description | 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. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-f221a0049b114d84bc0d8e33a1fa9e1e2022-12-21T20:33:11ZengScience Museum, LondonScience Museum Group Journal2054-57702054-57702016-11-01610.15180/160603Understanding storm surges in the North Sea: Ishiguro’s electronic modelling machineClaire Kennard0Science Museum, LondonIn 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.http://journal.sciencemuseum.org.uk/browse/issue-06/understanding-storm-surges/Science MuseumInterpretationMathematics: The Winton GalleryCollectionsZaha Hadid ArchitectsTwentieth CenturyShizuo IshiguroNorth SeaTidesTide PredictionStorm SurgesMathematicsJapanBiographyFloodOceanographyModelsHistory |
| spellingShingle | Claire Kennard Understanding storm surges in the North Sea: Ishiguro’s electronic modelling machine Science Museum Group Journal 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 |
| title | Understanding storm surges in the North Sea: Ishiguro’s electronic modelling machine |
| title_full | Understanding storm surges in the North Sea: Ishiguro’s electronic modelling machine |
| title_fullStr | Understanding storm surges in the North Sea: Ishiguro’s electronic modelling machine |
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| title_short | Understanding storm surges in the North Sea: Ishiguro’s electronic modelling machine |
| title_sort | understanding storm surges in the north sea ishiguro s electronic modelling machine |
| topic | 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 |
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