1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910451277503321

Autore

Mathew Tarek P. A (Tarek Poonithara Abraham)

Titolo

Domain decomposition methods for the numerical solution of partial differential equations [[electronic resource] /] / Tarek P.A. Mathew

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Berlin, : Springer, c2008

ISBN

1-281-51280-X

9786611512804

3-540-77209-X

Edizione

[1st ed. 2008.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (780 p.)

Collana

Lecture notes in computational science and engineering, , 1439-7358 ; ; 61

Disciplina

515.353

Soggetti

Decomposition method

Differential equations, Partial - Numerical solutions

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. [711]-760) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Decomposition Frameworks -- Schwarz Iterative Algorithms -- Schur Complement and Iterative Substructuring Algorithms -- Lagrange Multiplier Based Substructuring: FETI Method -- Computational Issues and Parallelization -- Least Squares-Control Theory: Iterative Algorithms -- Multilevel and Local Grid Refinement Methods -- Non-Self Adjoint Elliptic Equations: Iterative Methods -- Parabolic Equations -- Saddle Point Problems -- Non-Matching Grid Discretizations -- Heterogeneous Domain Decomposition Methods -- Fictitious Domain and Domain Imbedding Methods -- Variational Inequalities and Obstacle Problems -- Maximum Norm Theory -- Eigenvalue Problems -- Optimization Problems -- Helmholtz Scattering Problem.

Sommario/riassunto

Domain decomposition methods are divide and conquer methods for the parallel and computational solution of partial differential equations of elliptic or parabolic type. They include iterative algorithms for solving the discretized equations, techniques for non-matching grid discretizations and techniques for heterogeneous approximations. This book serves as an introduction to this subject, with emphasis on matrix formulations. The topics studied include Schwarz, substructuring,



Lagrange multiplier and least squares-control hybrid formulations, multilevel methods, non-self adjoint problems, parabolic equations, saddle point problems (Stokes, porous media and optimal control), non-matching grid discretizations, heterogeneous models, fictitious domain methods, variational inequalities, maximum norm theory, eigenvalue problems, optimization problems and the Helmholtz scattering problem. Selected convergence theory is included.

2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910957233603321

Autore

Ross Jerry Lynn <1948->

Titolo

Spacewalker : my journey in space and faith as NASA's record-setting frequent flyer / / Jerry L. Ross ; with John Norberg ; with a foreword by Eugene Cernan

Pubbl/distr/stampa

West Lafayette, Ind., : Purdue University Press, c2013

ISBN

9781612493060

1612493068

9781612492322

1612492320

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

xviii, 274 p. : ill. (some col.)

Altri autori (Persone)

NorbergJohn

Disciplina

629.450092

B

Soggetti

Astronauts - United States

Outer space Exploration United States

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Nota di contenuto

Prologue: Jim Gentleman -- Sputnik, a mouse, and blackberry pie -- "Look to your left and look to your right" -- "My daddy is an astronaut . . ." -- The no names -- Liftoff! We have liftoff! -- "Obviously a major malfunction" -- More boarding passes -- The John Young glass ceiling -- "Lock the doors" -- Blessed, happy, thankful . . . and surprised!.

Sommario/riassunto

From the age of ten, looking up at the stars, Jerry Ross knew that he wanted to journey into space. This autobiography tells the story of how he came not only to achieve that goal, but to become the most-



launched astronaut in history, as well as a NASA veteran whose career spanned the entire US Space Shuttle program. From his childhood in rural Indiana, through education at Purdue University, and a career in the US Air Force, Ross charted a path to NASA after overcoming many setbacks-from failing to qualify for Air Force pilot training because of "bad" eyesight, to an initial failure to be selected into the astronaut program. The majority of the book is an insider's account of the US Space Shuttle program, including the unforgettable experience of launch, the delights of weightless living, and the challenges of constructing the International Space Station. Ross is a uniquely qualified narrator. During seven spaceflights, he spent 1, 393 hours in space, including 58 hours and 18 minutes on nine space walks. Life on the ground is also described, including the devastating experiences of the Challenger and Columbia disasters. For readers who have followed the space program from Mercury through the International Space Station and wonder what comes next, this book provides fascination; for young people interested in space exploration and reaching for their dreams, whatever they might be, this book provides inspiration. Full of stories of spaceflight that few humans have ever experienced, told with humor and honesty, Spacewalker presents a unique perspective on the hard work, determination, and faith necessary to travel beyond this world.