Intute: Physical sciences presents the 15 most recent Web resources for education and research added to our database en-uk 20 Nov 2009 03:30:01 GMT http://www.intute.ac.uk/physicalsciences/latest.html Logo for the Intute service http://www.intute.ac.uk/images/intute_100_new.png 100 42 http://www.intute.ac.uk/physicalsciences/latest.html http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=vim-20091119-112321 http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=vim-20091119-112321 The journal "Radiation Effects and Defects in Solids" is a monthly publication from the Taylor and Francis Group. It includes "experimental and theoretical papers of both a fundamental and applied nature that contribute to the understanding of defects and phenomena induced by the interaction of all types of radiation with condensed matter. The range of contributions encompasses: radiation physics; radiochemistry; radiobiology and physical effects of medical irradiation, including research on radiative cell degeneration; optical, electrical and mechanical effects of radiation; and their secondary effects such as diffusion and particle emission from surfaces; plasma techniques and plasma phenomena." The journal's website provides subscription details, contents lists and abstracts. Access to full text is available to subscribers. Students should check whether their university/institution is a subscriber. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=vim-20091119-104602 http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=vim-20091119-104602 Widgetbox is a self-service Web widget platform providing facilities for users to find and create widgets to enhance their websites, blogs, etc. The physics section provides over 50 widgets ranging from fun applications to science news and resources from academic institutions. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=2005429-14263397 http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=2005429-14263397 A site developed by Chuck Huber, Davidson Library at the University of California Santa Barbara. The site consists of a list of links to Web pages of the departments of chemistry and biochemistry worldwide offering equivalent courses to US bachelor's degrees or higher. These links will provide information about faculty, degrees offered, curriculum, courses offered and general contact information. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20080724-11185797 http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20080724-11185797 This article by Scott Lehman, written in 1996, aims to provide an explanation of harmonics in music. It discusses the physics of a plucked string, how the string vibrates and playing harmonics. The article is part of the Harmony Central website. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=vim-20091117-151044 http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=vim-20091117-151044 The Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing Regional Association (SECOORA) "is a 501(c)3 membership non-profit which designs, implements, operates, and improves the provision of data, information, and products for marine and estuarine systems deemed necessary for common uses according to sound scientific practice." SECOORA's website provides details of its activities, a newsletter, educational resources, maps and publications. Data include for downloading include in-situ sea surface temperature, water level, and winds; radar-sensed surface currents; drifter trajectories; and satellite-sensed sea surface temperature, winds, and colour. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=vim-20091117-142656 http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=vim-20091117-142656 Volcano World provides this collection of volcano frequently asked questions in the form of a blog. Topics covered include eruptions, the effects of volcanoes, lava and specific volcanoes. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=vim-20091117-140112 http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=vim-20091117-140112 The World Digital Magnetic Anomaly Map (WDMAM) "is an international, scientific joint effort to compile and make available magnetic anomalies caused by the Earth's uppermost lithosphere, measured on continental and oceanic areas, referred to satellite measurements and geomagnetic observatories, in a comprehensive way, all over the world." Magnetic anomaly maps and data have been provided by member organisations of the International Association of Geomagnetism and Aeronomy since 1977. In 2005 a specific working group was set up to create the World Digital Magnetic Anomaly Map (WDMAM). This project website provides details of activities and meetings, the first edition of the map, downloadable data and images. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=vim-20091117-113920 http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=vim-20091117-113920 SeaDataNet is is an Integrated Infrastructure Initiative of the EU Sixth Framework Programme coordinated by IFREMER (Institut Francais de Recherche pour l'Exploitation de la Mer) which brings together 49 partners of major scientific marine research institutes. It aims to construct a standardised system for managing the large and diverse datasets collected by the oceanographic fleets and the new, automatic observation systems. "The SeaDataNet products are designed to validate and synthetize multidisciplinary datasets relevant to the monitoring of the ocean state and health. Variables of major interest are the distribution of heat and salt concentrations, sea level, currents but also data related to living marine resources and ecosystems such as nutrients and oxygen. The SeaDataNet website provides details of data access, available products, standards and metadata. A Virtual Educational Centre is under development. The website also provides details of meetings, publications, a list of partners and links to related websites. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=vim-20091117-110434 http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=vim-20091117-110434 "Ogle Earth documents how Google Earth and other neogeographical tools are affecting geopolitics." From the first post in 2005, the blog's author Stefan Geens writes about Google Earth, its potential uses and new developments. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=vim-20091117-103433 http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=vim-20091117-103433 The US National Geospatial Program provides leadership for the United States Geological Survey (USGS) geospatial coordination, production and service activities. Its activities include: The National Map, a collaborative effort among the USGS and other Federal, State, and local partners to improve and deliver topographic information for the Nation; the National Atlas of the United States; the Geospatial One-Stop (GOS) project, which aims to provide one-stop Web access to the nation's geospatial information; the US Board on Geographic Names; the Center of Excellence for Geospatial Information Science (CEGIS); and the National Geospatial Technical Operations Center (NGTOC). Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20071016-162903 http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=20071016-162903 The Vadose Zone Journal (VZJ) is published quarterly by the Soil Science Society of America. It aims to be an outlet for interdisciplinary research and assessment of the vadose zone, the mostly unsaturated zone between the soil surface and the permanent groundwater table. The journal's website provides subscription details, contents lists and abstracts. Access to full text is available to subscribers; non-subscribers can purchase short term access. Students should check whether their library/institution is a subscriber. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=PORT989358557 http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=PORT989358557 Aquarius is an underwater laboratory situated adjacent to deep coral reefs in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Scientists live underwater in Aquarius during ten-day missions to study the reef and surrounding ocean. Live webcams of the laboratory are available during missions. There are frequently asked questions; press releases; lessons about buoyancy, pressure, light and coral reefs; and summaries of past missions. Links to other websites about coral reefs and marine biology are listed. Aquarius is owned by the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and is operated by the NOAA Undersea Research Program's Undersea Research Center at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=PORT1109677349 http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=PORT1109677349 The New Zealand National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) aims "to conduct leading environmental science to enable the sustainable management of natural resources for New Zealand and the planet." The NIWA website includes information on NIWA national centres, covering fields such as atmosphere, climate, coasts, energy, freshwater, natural hazards, oceans, and the Pacific Rim; NIWA research and consultancy services; news and publications; and education and training. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=PORT1086778921 http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=PORT1086778921 The aim of the Leibniz Institute of Marine Sciences at Kiel University is "the interdisplinary investigation of all relevant aspects of modern marine sciences, from sea floor geology to marine meteorology." Research divisions cover ocean circulation and climate dynamics, marine biogeochemistry, marine ecology and the dynamics of the sea floor. Details of research projects are provided together with full text cruise and project reports. The site is available in German with much of the site also available in English. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=vim-20091111-105108 http://www.intute.ac.uk/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=vim-20091111-105108 The University of Maryland Department of Physics provides these Web pages which describe a series of demonstrations designed to accompany physics courses in the Department. The description for each experiment contains a list of equipment and the method of use to obtain best results, along with a photograph. Several of the experimental descriptions also contain a short video demonstration. The main topics covered are general materials and mathematics, statics, kinematics and dynamics, rotational mechanics, gravitation and astronomy, fluid mechanics, vibrations and mechanical waves, sound, thermodynamics, electrostatics and magnetostatics, electromagnetic principles, geometrical optics, wave optics, spectra and colour, vision, and modern physics. The Department also provides a physics question of the week. 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