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The Names of Wind -Summer 2009
The Names of Wind ccording to the Western Abenaki of New England, the winds of their world Awere generated by a giant eagle that lived on a craggy peak and flapped its wings continuously. Various nomadic tribes of central Asia had a comparable myth. They believed that the wind originated from a vast hole in a mountain somewhere to the west. And the Inuit of Alaska thought that the winds issued forth from an opening in the sky. Here in the West, we believe that the wind is generated by the mother of all earthly things, our own star Sun. According to our legend, the sun beats down on the equatorial tropics, heating the air, which subsequently rises high into the stratosphere, creating a vacuum all along the equator. Because of the physical phenomenon known as the Coriolis effect, air from both the north and the south rushes in to fill the space, thereby creating, because of the rotation of the earth, the ever-reliable trade winds. This basic system is much complicated by landforms such as deserts and mountain ranges, which churn and blend the moving airs, creating a variety of local winds. Some of these such as the foehn are warm dry winds that flow down the lee side of the mountains. Some, such as the sirocco, are bred in deserts and drawn northward by low-pressure areas. Many of these local winds are notorious for their strength as well as their effect on the human psyche, and most of them are named, a fact that has added to the rich tapestry of languages. -
“Talk” on Albanian Territories (1392–1402)
Doctoral Dissertation A Model to Decode Venetian Senate Deliberations: Pregadi “Talk” on Albanian Territories (1392–1402) By: Grabiela Rojas Molina Supervisors: Gerhard Jaritz and Katalin Szende Submitted to the Medieval Studies Department Central European University, Budapest In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Medieval Studies, Budapest, Hungary 2020 CEU eTD Collection To my parents CEU eTD Collection Table of Contents Acknowledgments .................................................................................................................................. 1 List of Maps, Charts and Tables .......................................................................................................... 2 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 3 A Survey of the Scholarship ........................................................................................................................... 8 a) The Myth of Venice ........................................................................................................................... 8 b) The Humanistic Outlook .................................................................................................................. 11 c) Chronicles, Histories and Diaries ..................................................................................................... 14 d) Albania as a Field of Study ............................................................................................................. -
The Image Imagining Ourselves
Eighth International Conference on The Image Imagining Ourselves 31 OCTOBER–1 NOVEMBER 2017 | VENICE INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY | VENICE, ITALY ONTHEIMAGE.COM Eighth International Conference on The Image “Imagining Ourselves” 31 October–1 November 2017 | Venice International University | Venice, Italy www.ontheimage.com www.facebook.com/OnTheImage @ontheimage | #ICOTI17 Eighth International Conference on the Image www.ontheimage.com First published in 2017 in Champaign, Illinois, USA by Common Ground Research Networks www.cgnetworks.org © 2017 Common Ground Research Networks All rights reserved. Apart from fair dealing for the purpose of study, research, criticism, or review as permitted under the applicable copyright legislation, no part of this work may be reproduced by any process without written permission from the publisher. For permissions and other inquiries, please contact [email protected]. Common Ground Research Networks may at times take pictures of plenary sessions, presentation rooms, and conference activities which may be used on Common Ground’s various social media sites or websites. By attending this conference, you consent and hereby grant permission to Common Ground to use pictures which may contain your appearance at this event. Designed by Ebony Jackson Cover image by Phillip Kalantzis-Cope The Image ontheimage.com Dear Image Conference Delegates, Welcome to Venice and to the Eighth International Conference on The Image. The Image Research Network—its conference, journal, and book imprint—is brought together around -
Barry Lawrence Ruderman Antique Maps Inc
Barry Lawrence Ruderman Antique Maps Inc. 7407 La Jolla Boulevard www.raremaps.com (858) 551-8500 La Jolla, CA 92037 [email protected] Carte de L'Amerique Nouvellement dressee suivant les Nouvelles descouvertes . 1661 [and] Carte Nouvelle de L'Europe Asie & Afrique Nouvellement . Stock#: 74198 Map Maker: Tavernier Date: 1661 Place: Paris Color: Hand Colored Condition: VG+ Size: 24 x 12 inches Price: $ 3,400.00 Description: Rare pair of eastern and western hemispheric maps, published by Melchior Tavernier. Tavernier's map provides a fine blend of contemporary cartographic information with unique details in the concentric circles outside of the geographical hemisphere. In the outermost circle, Tavernier names the 32 compass point directions in French. In the center circle, are the names of the 12 Classical Winds described by Timothenes of Rhodes (circa 282 BC) in both Latin and the original Greek spellings (see below). In the innermost circle, the 8 Winds of the Mediterranean (the modern compass points) are named (Tramontane, Greco (Grecale), Levante, Sirocco, Austral (Ostro or Mezzogiorno), Sebaca (Libeccio or Garbino), Ponent (Ponente) and Maestral (Mistral or Maestro). Cartographically, the map is a marvelous blend of information and conjecture. Tavernier treats the massive northwestern landmass to the north of California as conjecture, employing a lighter coastal outline to signify that the lands depicted are not known with certainty. California is shown as a curiously shaped island, not consistent with either the Briggs or Sanson models. A single Great Lake is depicted. In the Arctic regions, a notation describes Thomas Button's search for a Northwest Passage. In South America, there is a small Lake Parime in Guiana, and both the Amazon and Rio de la Plata flow from the large interior Lago de los Xarayes. -
Antipodes: in Search of the Southern Continent Is a New History of an Ancient Geography
ANTIPODES In Search of the Southern Continent AVAN JUDD STALLARD Antipodes: In Search of the Southern Continent is a new history of an ancient geography. It reassesses the evidence for why Europeans believed a massive southern continent existed, About the author and why they advocated for its Avan Judd Stallard is an discovery. When ships were equal historian, writer of fiction, and to ambitions, explorers set out to editor based in Wimbledon, find and claim Terra Australis— United Kingdom. As an said to be as large, rich and historian he is concerned with varied as all the northern lands both the messy detail of what combined. happened in the past and with Antipodes charts these how scholars “create” history. voyages—voyages both through Broad interests in philosophy, the imagination and across the psychology, biological sciences, high seas—in pursuit of the and philology are underpinned mythical Terra Australis. In doing by an abiding curiosity about so, the question is asked: how method and epistemology— could so many fail to see the how we get to knowledge and realities they encountered? And what we purport to do with how is it a mythical land held the it. Stallard sees great benefit gaze of an era famed for breaking in big picture history and the free the shackles of superstition? synthesis of existing corpuses of That Terra Australis did knowledge and is a proponent of not exist didn’t stop explorers greater consilience between the pursuing the continent to its sciences and humanities. Antarctic obsolescence, unwilling He lives with his wife, and to abandon the promise of such dog Javier. -
Representation of Spatial and Temporal Variability of Daily Wind
Nat. Hazards Earth Syst. Sci., 11, 1983–2001, 2011 www.nat-hazards-earth-syst-sci.net/11/1983/2011/ Natural Hazards doi:10.5194/nhess-11-1983-2011 and Earth © Author(s) 2011. CC Attribution 3.0 License. System Sciences Representation of spatial and temporal variability of daily wind speed and of intense wind events over the Mediterranean Sea using dynamical downscaling: impact of the regional climate model configuration M. Herrmann1, S. Somot2, S. Calmanti3, C. Dubois2, and F. Sevault2 1IRD, LEGOS, UMR5566, CNRS – CNES – IRD – Universite´ de Toulouse, Toulouse, France 2CNRM/GAME, CNRS – Met´ eo-France,´ Toulouse, France 3UTMEA, ENEA, Roma, Italy Received: 26 October 2010 – Revised: 28 March 2011 – Accepted: 3 June 2011 – Published: 19 July 2011 Abstract. Atmospheric datasets coming from long term re- Second, the influence of the choice of the RCM configu- analyzes of low spatial resolution are used for different pur- ration has an influence one order of magnitude smaller than poses. Wind over the sea is, for example, a major ingre- the improvement induced by the initial downscaling. The dient of oceanic simulations. However, the shortcomings use of spectral nudging or of a smaller domain helps to im- of those datasets prevent them from being used without an prove the realism of the temporal chronology. Increasing the adequate corrective preliminary treatment. Using a regional resolution very locally (both spatially and temporally) im- climate model (RCM) to perform a dynamical downscaling proves the representation of spatial variability, in particular of those large scale reanalyzes is one of the methods used in regions strongly influenced by the complex surrounding in order to produce fields that realistically reproduce atmo- orography. -
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ChLcp/1 LES CARTES PORTOLANES: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE TECHNICAL SECTIONS, WINDS AND DRAUGHTSMANSHIP USING THE ORIGINAL TEXT ORDER AS THE DETERMINANT. ABSTRACT The text by R J Pujades i Bataller referring to the winds and technical items within Les Cartes Portolanes1 is contained within pages 473-481 and 513-514. Here-in R J Pujades sets down his research and reasoning for the origination of the physical work entailed in producing a Portolan Chart, the process of copying and the possible scales used as a reason for the charts observed sizes. He clearly focuses upon the wind diagrams and its draughtsmanship, but, it can be clearly shown that his reasoning is based upon a false premise. The background graticule can be shown to be the arbiter of the Portolan Chart with the copying method to obtain a number of similar charts merely the use of templates. The background graticule assists in the primary positioning of the map, and certainly provides the chart scale. The text is 28 A4 pages and 21 A4 diagrams. ChLcp/1 LES CARTES PORTOLANES: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE TECHNICAL SECTIONS, WINDS AND DRAUGHTSMANSHIP USING THE ORIGINAL TEXT ORDER AS THE DETERMINANT. INTRODUCTION Within his text concerning the Carta Pisana2, R J Pujades in a very self critical manner corrected his opinion of the date for the chart. He commented he had taken the original research as correct and just accepted it. On the other hand J Alves Gaspar3 commented that after 200 years of research there was no agreement concerning the charts. But, the fundamental flaw in their basic research was that neither of them, nor one researcher had taken the charts in their logical date order and endeavoured to redraw the basic forma and information; both their background and foregrounds to establish the fundamentals. -
Barry Lawrence Ruderman Antique Maps Inc
Barry Lawrence Ruderman Antique Maps Inc. 7407 La Jolla Boulevard www.raremaps.com (858) 551-8500 La Jolla, CA 92037 [email protected] Carte de L'Amerique Nouvellement dressee suivant les Nouvelles descou=vertes . 1661 Stock#: 45099 Map Maker: Tavernier Date: 1661 Place: Paris Color: Uncolored Condition: VG+ Size: 14 x 13 inches Price: SOLD Description: Rare Western Hemisphere map showing California as an island, published by Melchior Tavernier. Tavernier's map provides a fine blend of contemporary cartographic information with unique details in the concentric circles outside of the geographical hemisphere. In the outermost circle, Tavernier names the 32 compass point directions in French. In the center circle, are the names of the 12 Classical Winds described by Timothenes of Rhodes (circa 282 BC) in both Latin and the original Greek spellings (see below). In the innermost circle, the 8 Winds of the Mediterranean (the modern compass points) are named (Tramontane, Greco (Grecale), Levante, Sirocco, Austral (Ostro or Mezzogiorno), Sebaca (Libeccio or Garbino), Ponent (Ponente) and Maestral (Mistral or Maestro)). Cartographically, the map is a marvelous blend of information and conjecture. Tavernier treats the massive northwestern landmass to the north of California as conjecture, employing a lighter coastal outline to signify that the lands depicted are not known with certainty. California is shown as a curiously Drawer Ref: America Stock#: 45099 Page 1 of 3 Barry Lawrence Ruderman Antique Maps Inc. 7407 La Jolla Boulevard www.raremaps.com (858) 551-8500 La Jolla, CA 92037 [email protected] Carte de L'Amerique Nouvellement dressee suivant les Nouvelles descou=vertes . -
Kitesurfing Mini Guide
Kitesurfing Mini Guide ASD KiteGeneration Kiteschool in Cagliari, Sardinia (Italy) www.kitegeneration.com [email protected] Kitesurfing Mini Guide – Rev. 07.2016 www.kitegeneration.com ‐ [email protected] Pag. 2 Index 1. Introduction ......................................................................................... 3 2. Safety rules to be followed ....................................................................... 4 2.1. Preliminary checks ................................................................................. 4 2.2. Phase of take-off and landing .................................................................... 4 2.3. While sailing ......................................................................................... 5 3. Outlines on wind.................................................................................... 6 3.1. The winds in Sardinia .............................................................................. 7 3.2. The wind rose ....................................................................................... 7 4. Reachs (ways) and maneuvers.................................................................... 9 5. Kitesurfing Equipment ............................................................................ 10 5.1. Kite .................................................................................................. 10 5.2. Bar and lines ....................................................................................... 11 5.3. Harness ............................................................................................. -
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Chpo/1 PORTOLAN CHARTS: CONSTRUCTION and COPYING [Occam’S Razor Methodology (Lex Parsimoniae)] ABSTRACT
ChPo/1 PORTOLAN CHARTS: CONSTRUCTION AND COPYING [Occam’s Razor Methodology (Lex parsimoniae)] ABSTRACT. The subject of the Portolan chart is fraught with difficulty, particularly how were they constructed. This text is the description of a forensic examination of the Jorge de Aguiar Portolan (1492) by redrawing, line by line, from basic principles. Used here-in are also many texts to illustrate preceding research. The conclusion is that they were very simply drawn using a graticule, not generally a circle, and a template or pattern was utilized to draw the map itself. Note, this paper in a basic form was sent for referee’s comments which are included here-in. Key words: Geographical map; Magnetic basis; Graticule; Template; Utilization of Chart; Portolan or Portolano Chart. The text is 16 A4 pages and there are 11 A4 diagrams [7 to 17 of 17 originals, one a double]. ChPo/1 PORTOLAN CHARTS: CONSTRUCTION AND COPYING [Occam’s Razor Methodology (Lex parsimoniae)] SUMMARY “For more than two centuries much has been written about the origin and method of construction of the Mediterranean portolano charts, (yet) still these matters continue to be the object of some controversy as no one explanation was able to gather unanimous agreement among researchers.” So began Professor J A Gaspar in his 2008 paper regarding Portolano charts and in particular two charts, those of Jorge de Aguiar as diagram ChPo/1/D07 and Angelino Dulceto (Dulcert). His summation is quite daunting, and illustrates that there are divergent schools of thought with very entrenched positions, particularly from historians who have “bought into’ one idea. -
Bruna Esposito Altri Venti – Ostro
Bruna Esposito Altri Venti – Ostro opening: Thursday 22 October 2020, from 12:00 to 21:00 closes: 31 March 2021 opening times: Tuesday to Saturday, from 16:00 to 20:00 STUDIO STEFANIA MISCETTI via delle Mantellate 14 - 00165 Rome tel / fax: +39 0668805880 [email protected] www.studiostefaniamiscetti.com STUDIO STEFANIA MISCETTI is proud to present Altri Venti – Ostro by Bruna Esposito. Three years after Allegro non troppo Esposito returns with an installation that is part of a new project yet rooted in her practice’s longstanding engagement with environmental sustainability, which she has explored since the 1980s. Ostro is the first of several variations on a theme designed to evoke the warm winds of the Mediterranean, such as the libeccio, sirocco and gregale. The installation consists of a gazebo made of natural materials such as bamboo and rope: the welcoming space is warmed by the breeze created by the blades of a solar-powered fan, and also features several ship propellers (a recurring motif in Esposito's work). Also on display are a number of souvenir hand fans, as well as several examples of low-tech domestic appliances that offer readily available solutions for anyone interested in pursuing a more conscious use of environmentally sustainable energy. The work is borne out of a synergy of various areas of research, bringing to life the artist's vision – and increasingly explicit conviction – that what are commonly termed consumer 'goods', such as air conditioning units, must be called into question. The work is presented as a device aiming to reinvigorate the space, imbuing it with new, possible relationships, reflections and meanings. -
The Art and Science of the Compass Rose by Eliane Dotson
Collector's Corner: The Art and Science of the Compass Rose by Eliane Dotson Often the central focal point of a map, the compass rose has played an important role through the centuries with regards to both cartography and navigation. However, one must first know a little of the history of the compass before one can understand the origin of the compass rose. History of the Compass Although the exact origin is unknown, there were several discoveries that led to the creation of the compass. The basic compass requires a magnet that reacts to the earth's magnetized field, and will physically align itself with the magnetic poles (in a north/south orientation). The only naturally occurring mineral on earth to exhibit strong magnetic properties is magnetite, and a magnetized piece of magnetite is called a lodestone. The magnetic properties of the lodestone were known to the ancients, as evidenced by the writings of Plato and Euripides, and were also known independently by the Chinese, possibly as early as 1100 BC. The first primitive compasses using lodestones were believed to have been created by the Chinese around 140 AD to be used for the purposes of spiritual life. Various rudimentary forms of compasses were used over the next millennium, both for spiritual aligning and for basic orientation and navigation. Knowledge of the compass is believed to have made its way to the Mediterranean around the 12th century, with Italy presumed to be the entry point. The first written description of a freely pivoting compass needle (in contrast to earlier known floating apparatus) came from Petrus Peregrinus de Maricourt, a French scholar, in 1269.