Mountains of data
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A new way of data management has been developed wherein research information is graphically represented on a computerized 'landscape.' The system utilizes mapping algorithms that group together scientific papers based on the number of citations that they share. The system can help engineers, researchers and managers in tracking research and development trends in different fields of science and technology. These trends appear as peaks, valleys and trails that are continually changing. The system was originally designed for keeping track of the stockpiling of nuclear weapons.
Publication Name: Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0013-7782
Year: 1996
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Building on research
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The ThrustSSC supersonic car has been the subject of extensive research work. This work will continue during attempts to break the world land speed record. Researchers have tackled issues which have never previously been addressed, and believe that they have developed approaches that could prove very useful in the future. Areas of research have included the effect of jet efflux on the car, ways of preventing the car from taking off and the behaviour of the car's rear panels.
Publication Name: Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0013-7782
Year: 1997
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Group therapy
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Groupware is software that enables groups to communicate and collaborate better across local or wide area networks. It includes software to facilitate diary and meeting management, brainstorming, and document processing. Most companies use it for tactical purposes, such as cutting costs. Some also use it to improve customer relations and change how the company shares power and information. It is reduced project duration by an average of 56% at IBM and Boeing.
Publication Name: Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0013-7782
Year: 1993
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