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	Glacier Bay, Alaska, from the Ground, Air and Space - NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Scientific Visualization Studio This video contains a mix of live action video, stills, and computer animations of the Glacier Bay National Park in Glacier Bay, Alaska. Satellite mapping and imagery are used to show changes in the Glacier Bay area over a period of several years. Specific image processing techniques are discussed in relation to determining the evolution of glacier terminus points and in obtaining elevation data and how it is used to create fly-by visualizations of the area... Keywords: Cryology, Glacier, History and philosophy of science, Physical geography; What -- Landsat; Where -- Alaska
	Antarctica Supporting Media - NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Scientific Visualization Studio Note: Flyover of Amundsens path to the South Pole. Animator: Tom Biddlecome (Raytheon), Stuart A. Snodgrass (GST). Scientist: Ken Jezek (Ohio State University). Platforms/Sensors/Data Sets: RADARSAT-1/SAR. Keywords: History and philosophy of science, Technology; What -- Radarsat 1; Where -- Ohio
	Return to Venus - NASA Goddard Space Flight Center From Galileo and the heliocentric model of the solar system to James Hansen's research on the greenhouse effect, observations of the planet Venus throughout history have given us the perspective we need to understand our own place in the universe. Yet with nearly two decades since the last U.S. mission there, our sister planet has received little attention in recent years. 'Return to Venus' provides a look back at the history of Venus exploration, how human perceptions of the planet have changed... Keywords: History and philosophy of science, Venus, Edited Feature, Planets; What -- Galileo; What -- Venus; Where -- Georgia Downloads: 53
	Dr. Robert H. Goddard: Father of Modern Rocketry (1961) - NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Note: Dr. Robert H. Goddard is the undisputed father of modern rocketry and NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md. is named in his honor. This illustrated film tells the story of Dr. Goddard's contributions to science and engineering. Dug from the Goddard Multimedia archives, this short piece is almost as old as the center itself.For complete transcript, click here. Keywords: HDTV, History and philosophy of science, Goddard Vodcasts; Where -- Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) Downloads: 1
	Is Christianity a Cause of Science: The Duhem-Jaki and Merton Theses Explained - Eric V. Snow This essay explains the historical evidence that Christian theology helped to create modern science, rather than hold it back, as per the traditional stereotype. The arguments of such scholars as Pierre Duhem, Stanley Jaki, and Robert Merton are explained in this essay. Keywords: History of science; philosophy of science; Pierre Duhem; Stanley Jaki; Robert Merton; church history Downloads: 80
	Husserl: Phenomenology and the Crisis of Western Man - Edmund Husserl (1859-1938) Here are 2 essays by Edmund Husserl: 1) on the meaning of "phenomenology", as as Husserl prepared it for the Encyclopedia Britannica; and 2) on the intellectual & moral crisis facing Western Man. In addition, there is a 3rd essay by Leo Strauss on the place of Political Philosophy in Husserl's thinking entitled "Philosophy as Rigorous Science." All three essays studied together carefully will allow the dedicated & serious student to understand the nerve of Husserl's thoughts and hopes for the fu... Keywords: Edmund Husserl; Leo Strauss; Phenomenology; Martin Heidegger; existentialism; philosophy; modernity; nihilism; positivism; philosophy of science Downloads: 1,315
	Goddard Space Flight Center (1976) - NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Note: Celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2009, Goddard Space Flight Center has seen a lot of changes over its first five decades. Yet at the same time, the core values and mission of the center has changed little. This vintage film from 1976 shows a time-capsule glimpse of GSFC's early foundations and how remarkably similar they are to today. For complete transcript, click here. Keywords: GSFC, Greenbelt, HDTV, History and philosophy of science, Goddard Space Flight Center; Where -- Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) Downloads: 2
	History and philosophy of science - - H. Duthel History and philosophy of science - "Î¦Î¹Î»Î¿ÏÎ¿ÏÎ¯Î±" (philo-sophia) History and philosophy of science Philosophy is a study that includes various diverse subfields such as aesthetics, epistemology, ethics, logic, and metaphysics. Various philosophical traditions use different methods and include different topics in their study. Some, for example, include politics, physics, or religion... Keywords: History and philosophy of science - Î¦Î¹Î»Î¿ÏÎ¿ÏÎ¯Î± (philo-sophia) Downloads: 91
	Byrd's Flight Path - NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Scientific Visualization Studio The Ohio State University's Library web site notes 'As a navigational aviator, Byrd pioneered in the technology that would be the foundation for modern polar exploration and investigation. As a decorated and much celebrated hero, Byrd drew popular attention to areas of the world that became focal points of scientific investigation in numerous disciplines.' More information about Admiral Richard E. Byrd can be found at (http://www.lib.ohio-state.edu/arvweb/polar/byrd/byrd.htm)... Keywords: History and philosophy of science, Human geography, Physical geography, Location, Antarctica; What -- Polar; What -- Radarsat 1; Where -- Ohio Downloads: 6
	Byrd's Flight - NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Scientific Visualization Studio The Ohio State University's Library web site notes 'As a navigational aviator, Byrd pioneered in the technology that would be the foundation for modern polar exploration and investigation. As a decorated and much celebrated hero, Byrd drew popular attention to areas of the world that became focal points of scientific investigation in numerous disciplines.' More information about Admiral Richard E. Byrd can be found at (http://www.lib.ohio-state.edu/arvweb/polar/byrd/byrd.htm) Note: Flying along ... Keywords: History and philosophy of science, Human geography, Physical geography, Location, Antarctica; What -- Polar; What -- Radarsat 1; Where -- Ohio Downloads: 4