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Date: 4 /26/11 Prepared by: Javier Kienzle , Fellow - GK12 Program Presented at: McNair Academic High School Supported by: NSF Graduate Teaching Fellow in K-12 Education Program Associated Institution: Stevens Institute of Technology - Hoboken, NJ. Trigonometry In engineering.
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Date: 4/26/11Prepared by: Javier Kienzle, Fellow - GK12 ProgramPresented at: McNair Academic High SchoolSupported by: NSF Graduate Teaching Fellow in K-12 Education ProgramAssociated Institution: Stevens Institute of Technology - Hoboken, NJ TrigonometryIn engineering
What is Trigonometry • “Measure three sides”
Structural Design • Determine distribution of forces
Structural Design Joint A Joint D Joint B
Harmonic Motion Ideal: Real World:
Fourier Analysis • Any function can be decomposed into summation of sine/cosine waves.
Solar Energy – Reason for the Seasons Solar Declination
Solar Energy – Closer Look Incident Angle Incident Radiation
Questions Questions or Comments?