Thursday 9 July 2015

NASA data shows surfer-shaped waves in near-Earth space

EARTH OBSERVATION
NASA data shows surfer-shaped waves in near-Earth space
Greenbelt MD (SPX) Jul 09, 2015 - The universe overflows with repeating patterns. From the smallest cells to the largest galaxies, scientists are often rewarded by observing similar patterns in vastly different places. One such pattern is the iconic surfer's waves seen on the ocean - a series of curled hills moving steadily in one direction. The shape has a simple cause. A fast fluid, say wind, moving past a slower one, sa ... more


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