GAC013 Assessment Event 2: Case Study Investigation
Human Life and Advances in Science and Technology
Student's Name: Song Seonyool
Student ID #: HUK21982
Teacher: Grace Choi
Due Date: 19 July 2012
Word Count: 956
Table of Contents
Abstract
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Methods and Materials
3.0 Findings
4.0 Discussion
5.0 Conclusions and recommendations
References
GAC013AE#2Seonyool Song HUK21982
Abstract
This report covers the development of technology in geology and mechanical field. It was designed to figure out which new technology how much has more influence to human life. Through online surfing, the research was conducted. The results showed that development of technology brought positive influence. This paper mainly compares and contrasts the tsunami warning system (RTerg) and a new battery technique. While the invention of the RTerg is essential, new battery technology is more practical to most modern people.
1.0 Introduction
The purpose of these researches was to find out that how the technology advances can[bugs1] influence to[bugs2] human life. As a first advance, since tTsunami earthquakes occur in a shallow environment unlike most earthquakes, it was difficult to predict the magnitude of the earthquake and warn [bugs3] anticipate a tsunami. However, a new system called RTerg, could help minimize the death toll by warning people. The second advanceinnovation[bugs4] was is the flash memory, which was used in previous mobile devices and stored bits when charge. It required a lot of power and it was slow. Therefore, in the past, industry has used PCM[1] which is fast and very efficient instead of the flash memory [bugs5]and the metal wires standard was used. However, tToday, there is a new technology, which is ultra low power digital memory. It is quick and uses less energy than existing PCM memories. This technology can give people longer life batteries of portable devices. Furthermore, by focusing on size, Pop’s team reduced the power nearly 100 tiemes less than existing PCM memory by using carbon nanotubes. Also, using CNT[2], the energy consumption decreased. While both new two technologies lead humans[bugs6] to much safer and improved human life, the second advance invention was considered more influential and better.
2.0 Methods and Materials
To achieve the research purpose, the scientific technologies which change human lifestyle the most were considered. Survival and life-improvement were thought as the most important to human. Therefore, the system of warning tsunami and new battery technology were selected. Most findings were found online. Among a lot of online materials, the data that the purpose and intention of study directly influence to human life was collected.
3.0 Findings
The RTerg[3] studied in seismology field can reduce the damage of tsunami. As Andrew Newman stated, the researchers developed the system and the figure 1.1 shows they succeeded. Also, to make use of [bugs7]RTerg all over the world, seismologists make out algorithm. It can be associated with mechanics and computer engineering due to needing computers or various machines which analyze the data and record.
Figure 1.1 : The RTerg detected precisely magnitude 7.8 of Sumatran earthquake,
which was destructive tsunami earthquake in 2010.
The next study[4] was innovative issue for technophiles[5]. This new technology makes cell phone increase energy efficiency and makes it possible to use mobile phones[bugs8] for a long time. Besides, ultra-low-power memory could minimize not only the energy consumption but also expense. In addition, ultra-low-power memory makes three-dimensional integration possible. This study is belongs[bugs9]ed to physics and chemistry because it is related to PCM and CNT. The researchers try to reduce power consumption and increase energy efficiency.
4.0 Discussion
The tsunami warning system is the was developedment to counter effects offor natural disasters[bugs10]. which[bugs11] This is vital element to [bugs12]humans because it is related with survival. If it were not for this technology, human survival would be threatened. It was invented for survival to cope with the natural disasters. However, this new technology just suggests a method on[bugs13] how to warn people[bugs14] of an approaching natural disaster, and it is not being applied in various fields. In other words, it takes a role to protect existing industrial foundation not developing other [bugs15]industry industries itself. It helps industry-develop indirectly. Also, it has a limitation that it is possible to warn only in the Georgia Institute of technology lab. Therefore, currently, the researchers are studying to make it possible to use it all over the world. On the other hand, the technology of the battery is the development of artificial technology which is selective element. Though it is unrelated to humans’ survival and without it, it just brings a little bit uncomfortable human’s lifestyle [bugs16]discomfort, this technology is helpful to the development of a variety of industry industrie[bugs17]s because there are many relations between industry and battery technology. For example, this technology is essential technique to the development of industry manufacturing companies [bugs18]including the military or science field. Right now it is limited to one laboratory, but it could be available in the whole world.
Looking at contributions to human progress, the RTerg automatically warnsing within 20 to 30 minutes after the occurrence of[bugs19] earthquakes, can help people save their lives. According to Newman and his team, the experiment of the RTerg technology will keep continue to be [bugs20]testeding and also will be written as another algorithm to be used at all international warning centers. In case of As for battery technology, people can use app, MP3 or streaming videos for a long time due to long battery life and small size. Also, people can have mobile devices including slimmer batteries, long-life batteries and lighter display. In the future, without batteries, people can use mobile devices using solar or mechanical energy. Furthermore, related to satellites, telecommunications equipment or scientific and military applications, it will used significantly.
5.0 Conclusions and recommendations
These new technologies give humans technical help and improve the human their [bugs21]lives, but the new battery technology is considered more useful and more convenient. In case of the RTerg, by working automatically and warning the locality [bugs22]within 20 to 30 minutes after an earthquake, people’s lives can be saved their lives. The experiment of the Rterg technology will keep testing and also will be written as another algorithm to be used at all international warning centers. Thanks to longer battery-life, people can have mobile devices including slimmer batteries, long-life batteries and lighter display. Not only that, will it used significantly related to satellites, telecommunications equipment or scientific and military applications. Furthermore, without batteries, mobile devices using solar or mechanical energy may appear. [bugs23]
References
“6.1-magnitude earthquake strikes off Indonesia’s Sumatra: US Geological Survey.” World News. World News Inc. 21 Apr. 2012. Web. 18 July 2012.
Chandler, David. “Using carbon nanotubes in lithium batteries dramatically improves energy capacity.” MIT Media Relations. MIT Media Relations. 20 June 2010. Web. 13 July 2012.
“Iowa State engineer developing technology to enhance battery life in portable devices.” Iowa State University News Service. Iowa State University of Science and Technology. 14 Feb. 2011. Web. 13 July 2012.
“New system can warn of tsunamis within minutes.” E Science News. E Science News. 4 Mar. 2011. Web. 13 July 2012.
“New technology would dramatically extend battery life for mobile devices.” E Science News. E Science News. 10 Mar. 211. Web. 13 July 2012.
Normile, Dennis. “Tsunami Warning System Shows Agility: And Gaps in Indian Ocean Network.” Science 317. 5845 (21 Sep. 2007): 1661. Jstor. Web. 12 July 2012.
Riddden, Pual. “New form of computer memory uses 100 times less power.” Gizmag. Gizmag. 14 Mar. 2011. Web. 13 July 2012.
“Tsunami.” Oxford Dictionaries. Oxford University Press. Web. 14 July 2012.
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[1] PCM is the abbreviation of phase-change materials. It is higher and faster than the flash memory. (Therefore, it can substitute the flash memory.)
[2] CNT means carbon nanotubes. As explained by the writer, carbon nanotubes is tiny tubes only a few nanometers in diameter – 10,000 times smaller than a human hair. Using this technique, people can use the device for a long time by reducing power consumption.
[3] RTerg which is related to studying earthquake, a seismic wave, the Earth’s crust and velocity of wavelength was discovered in March 2011, by researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology including Andrew Newman who is assistant professor in the School of Earth and Atmospheric Science. The study was published 5 editions of Geophysical Research Letters.
[4] Eric Pop and his team in University of Illinois engineers studied and the result was were published in the Science magazine and online Science Express in the March 10 though the main writers were graduate student Feng Xing and Albert Liao.
[5] Technophiles want cell phone or laptop batteries to last for weeks or months.
[bugs1]You may just use the simple present form of the verb.
[bugs2]You do not need a preposition here. The verb used is transitive; it has a direct object.
[bugs3]Consider a better term used to mean the same as predict.
[bugs4]You mean a new invention.
[bugs5]You need not mention this first.
[bugs6]You mean people (plural)
[bugs7]You need a preposition here to indicate usage of something. Also verb used is intransitive; it has no direct object.
[bugs8]Pluralize nouns when stating a generalization.
[bugs9]The subject acts as the doer of the action, so use the active voice of the verb.
[bugs10]State the general purpose more clearly with better word forms.
[bugs11]Chop the sentence here. The clause does not modify ‘disasters, but rather tells something more about the device.
[bugs12]Omit to simplify.
[bugs13]Add a preposition because the next clause explains further what this method is.
[bugs14]The indirect object is needed.
[bugs15]Other and another are being used as quantifiers. Use OTHER when modifying plural nouns.
[bugs16]Use a concise term.
[bugs17]Varied means more than one.
[bugs18]Vary word used. Using the same term repeatedly in the sentence or paragraph makes it redundant. Pronouns or synonyms can be used as substitutes.
[bugs19]You need more words to state prepositional phrase more completely.
[bugs20]You mean the invention is continually being improved.
[bugs21]Pronouns or synonyms can be used as substitutes for nouns needing repeated use.
[bugs22]Again, the verb needs an indirect object.
[bugs23]Redundant. These details were already stated in the previous paragraph.