Graphical Methods

Nomography

Nomography is the art/science (both are involved) of graphical calculators. Using a nomogram, you can quickly solve an equation (but only the one it was designed for) with the aid of nothing more than a straightedge. It's something I've been interested in for

Graphical Methods

Deffeyes Diagram

This post is intended to complement the previous one with a more theoretical look at dissolving carbon dioxide in water. I wrote a script in R to draw a Deffeyes diagram. This diagram shows the interplay between CO2, pH, and alkalinity. My main reference

Water

The Waves Shape the Shore, and the Shore Shapes the Waves

I'm continuing to work my way through books that I picked up on vacation. This post is a review of Waves and Beaches: the dynamics of the ocean surface by Willard Bascom. (I've been really busy with other stuff lately, but I hope to

Water

A Fantastic Diagram of the Water-Energy Nexus

The Water-Energy Nexus is a concept that puts the spotlight on the relationship between water and energy use from a sustainability perspective. When I was at WEFTEC this year, one presentation included a fantastic graphic on the topic from the US Dept. of Energy