omega tau » podcast (en) http://omegataupodcast.net wissenschaft und technik im kopfhoerer / science and engineering in your headphones Thu, 17 May 2012 18:49:17 +0000 de hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 2008 info@omegataupodcast.net (info@omegataupodcast.net) info@omegataupodcast.net (info@omegataupodcast.net) science, technology, engineering, wissenschaft, technik 1440 http://omegataupodcast.net/rssimages/rssimage.jpg omega tau http://omegataupodcast.net 144 144 Wissenschaft und Technik im Kopfhoerer / Science and Engineering in your Headphones Wissenschaft und Technik im Kopfhoerer / Science and Engineering in your Headphones technology, science, aviation info@omegataupodcast.net info@omegataupodcast.net info@omegataupodcast.net no no 95 – Antimatter http://omegataupodcast.net/2012/05/95-antimatter/ http://omegataupodcast.net/2012/05/95-antimatter/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 18:49:17 +0000 MaNo http://omegataupodcast.net/?p=1018 Niels Madsen about Antimatter. We first discuss theoretical aspects about the topic, and then focus on the ALPHA Experiment. Since Niels is an experimentalist and has helped building essential parts of the experiment, we discuss the experiment in some detail.]]> This episode is a conversation with CERN’s Niels Madsen about Antimatter. We first discuss theoretical aspects about the topic, and then focus on the ALPHA Experiment. Since Niels is an experimentalist and has helped building essential parts of the experiment, we discuss the experiment in some detail.

]]> http://omegataupodcast.net/2012/05/95-antimatter/feed/ 0 1:23:05 This episode is a conversation with CERN's Niels Madsen about Antimatter. We first discuss theoretical aspects about the topic, and then focus on the ALPHA Experiment. Since Niels is an experimentalist and has helped building essential parts of the [...] This episode is a conversation with CERN's Niels Madsen about Antimatter. We first discuss theoretical aspects about the topic, and then focus on the ALPHA Experiment. Since Niels is an experimentalist and has helped building essential parts of the experiment, we discuss the experiment in some detail. podcast info@omegataupodcast.net no no 94 – Neutrinos http://omegataupodcast.net/2012/05/94-neutrinos/ http://omegataupodcast.net/2012/05/94-neutrinos/#comments Sat, 05 May 2012 06:56:22 +0000 MaNo http://omegataupodcast.net/?p=993 Gian Giudice about the theory of neutrinos; we also discuss what it would mean if they were actually faster than light. Part two is a conversation with Edda Gschwendtner about the CERN Neutrinos to Gran Sasso experiment and the OPERA detector.]]> In this episode we discuss neutrinos. In the first part we talk with CERN’s Gian Giudice about the theory of neutrinos; we also discuss what it would mean if they were actually faster than light. Part two is a conversation with Edda Gschwendtner about the CERN Neutrinos to Gran Sasso experiment and the OPERA detector.

]]> http://omegataupodcast.net/2012/05/94-neutrinos/feed/ 0 1:47:09 In this episode we discuss neutrinos. In the first part we talk with CERN's Gian Giudice about the theory of neutrinos; we also discuss what it would mean if they were actually faster than light. Part two is a conversation with Edda Gschwendtner abo[...] In this episode we discuss neutrinos. In the first part we talk with CERN's Gian Giudice about the theory of neutrinos; we also discuss what it would mean if they were actually faster than light. Part two is a conversation with Edda Gschwendtner about the CERN Neutrinos to Gran Sasso experiment and the OPERA detector. podcast info@omegataupodcast.net no no 93 – The Standard Model of Particle Physics http://omegataupodcast.net/2012/04/93-the-standard-model-of-particle-physics/ http://omegataupodcast.net/2012/04/93-the-standard-model-of-particle-physics/#comments Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:32:49 +0000 MaNo http://omegataupodcast.net/?p=980 CERN. In this episode we are talking to John Ellis about the standard model of particle physics, which is the current "big picture" about how subatomic matter and fields work.]]> This is the first episode in a series of episodes on particle physics and related research at CERN. In this episode we are talking to John Ellis about the standard model of particle physics, which is the current “big picture” about how subatomic matter and fields work.

]]> http://omegataupodcast.net/2012/04/93-the-standard-model-of-particle-physics/feed/ 6 1:23:31 This is the first episode in a series of episodes on particle physics and related research at CERN. In this episode we are talking to John Ellis about the standard model of particle physics, which is the current "big picture" about how subatomic ma[...] This is the first episode in a series of episodes on particle physics and related research at CERN. In this episode we are talking to John Ellis about the standard model of particle physics, which is the current "big picture" about how subatomic matter and fields work. podcast info@omegataupodcast.net no no 92 – Building and Living on the ISS http://omegataupodcast.net/2012/04/92-building-and-living-on-the-iss/ http://omegataupodcast.net/2012/04/92-building-and-living-on-the-iss/#comments Tue, 10 Apr 2012 08:34:58 +0000 MaNo http://omegataupodcast.net/?p=971 ESA astronaut Paolo Nespoli about the construction of and life on the ISS. As part of the STS-120 shuttle mission, Paolo was involved in installing the Harmony Module onto ISS. Later he served as a flight engineer on board ISS, as part of Expeditions 26 and 27. In the episode we talk about his two missions and compare the experiences on the Shuttle, the ISS and the Soyuz. ]]> This episode is a conversation with ESA astronaut Paolo Nespoli about the construction of and life on the ISS. As part of the STS-120 shuttle mission, Paolo was involved in installing the Harmony Module onto ISS. Later he served as a flight engineer on board ISS, as part of Expeditions 26 and 27. In the episode we talk about his two missions and compare the experiences on the Shuttle, the ISS and the Soyuz.

]]> http://omegataupodcast.net/2012/04/92-building-and-living-on-the-iss/feed/ 2 0:55:57 This episode is a conversation with ESA astronaut Paolo Nespoli about the construction of and life on the ISS. As part of the STS-120 shuttle mission, Paolo was involved in installing the Harmony Module onto ISS. Later he served as a flight engineer[...] This episode is a conversation with ESA astronaut Paolo Nespoli about the construction of and life on the ISS. As part of the STS-120 shuttle mission, Paolo was involved in installing the Harmony Module onto ISS. Later he served as a flight engineer on board ISS, as part of Expeditions 26 and 27. In the episode we talk about his two missions and compare the experiences on the Shuttle, the ISS and the Soyuz. podcast info@omegataupodcast.net no no 91 – Flying the SR-71 Blackbird http://omegataupodcast.net/2012/03/91-flying-the-sr-71/ http://omegataupodcast.net/2012/03/91-flying-the-sr-71/#comments Sat, 31 Mar 2012 17:27:50 +0000 MaNo http://omegataupodcast.net/?p=962 Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird. Our guest is Col. (Ret) Richard Graham, a former SR-71 pilot. Our conversation is loosely based on his book Flying the SR-71, and we discuss the challenge of flying the SR-71. As a consequence of its unique capabilities and its engine and inlet design, the aircraft posed a number of very specific challenges on the pilot.]]> In this episode we discuss the world’s fastest and highest flying jet-powered aircraft ever built, the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird. Our guest is Col. (Ret) Richard Graham, a former SR-71 pilot. Our conversation is loosely based on his book Flying the SR-71, and we discuss the challenge of flying the SR-71. As a consequence of its unique capabilities and its engine and inlet design, the aircraft posed a number of very specific challenges on the pilot.

]]> http://omegataupodcast.net/2012/03/91-flying-the-sr-71/feed/ 17 1:17:17 In this episode we discuss the world's fastest and highest flying jet-powered aircraft ever built, the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird. Our guest is Col. (Ret) Richard Graham, a former SR-71 pilot. Our conversation is loosely based on his book Flying the S[...] In this episode we discuss the world's fastest and highest flying jet-powered aircraft ever built, the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird. Our guest is Col. (Ret) Richard Graham, a former SR-71 pilot. Our conversation is loosely based on his book Flying the SR-71, and we discuss the challenge of flying the SR-71. As a consequence of its unique capabilities and its engine and inlet design, the aircraft posed a number of very specific challenges on the pilot. podcast info@omegataupodcast.net no no 86 – Roller Coaster Design http://omegataupodcast.net/2012/02/86-roller-coaster-design/ http://omegataupodcast.net/2012/02/86-roller-coaster-design/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:39:50 +0000 MaNo http://omegataupodcast.net/?p=886 Coaster 101 we discuss some of the engineering aspects that go into coaster design. We cover accelerations, speed control, banking as well as various kinds of lifts and other launch systems.]]> In this conversation with Nick Weisenberger of Coaster 101 we discuss some of the engineering aspects that go into coaster design. We cover accelerations, speed control, banking as well as various kinds of lifts and other launch systems.

]]> http://omegataupodcast.net/2012/02/86-roller-coaster-design/feed/ 8 0:36:56 In this conversation with Nick Weisenberger of Coaster 101 we discuss some of the engineering aspects that go into coaster design. We cover accelerations, speed control, banking as well as various kinds of lifts and other launch systems. In this conversation with Nick Weisenberger of Coaster 101 we discuss some of the engineering aspects that go into coaster design. We cover accelerations, speed control, banking as well as various kinds of lifts and other launch systems. podcast info@omegataupodcast.net no no 83 – How Apollo Flew to the Moon http://omegataupodcast.net/2011/12/83-how-apollo-flew-to-the-moon/ http://omegataupodcast.net/2011/12/83-how-apollo-flew-to-the-moon/#comments Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:43:47 +0000 MaNo http://omegataupodcast.net/?p=844 W. David Woods about his wonderful book How Apollo Flew to the Moon where he describes in great length all the detail a geek wants to know about how the Apollo spacecraft and the flights to the Moon worked. In the episode, we basically go through an Apollo mission and discuss aspects such as the mission structure, the workshare between the crew and mission control, communication and telemetry, guidance and navigation, approach, landing and re-launch on the Moon as well as re-entry and landing on earth.]]> This episode is a conversation with W. David Woods about his wonderful book How Apollo Flew to the Moon where he describes in great length all the detail a geek wants to know about how the Apollo spacecraft and the flights to the Moon worked. In the episode, we basically go through an Apollo mission and discuss aspects such as the mission structure, the workshare between the crew and mission control, communication and telemetry, guidance and navigation, approach, landing and re-launch on the Moon as well as re-entry and landing on earth.

]]> http://omegataupodcast.net/2011/12/83-how-apollo-flew-to-the-moon/feed/ 30 2:18:56 This episode is a conversation with W. David Woods about his wonderful book How Apollo Flew to the Moon where he describes in great length all the detail a geek wants to know about how the Apollo spacecraft and the flights to the Moon worked. In the[...] This episode is a conversation with W. David Woods about his wonderful book How Apollo Flew to the Moon where he describes in great length all the detail a geek wants to know about how the Apollo spacecraft and the flights to the Moon worked. In the episode, we basically go through an Apollo mission and discuss aspects such as the mission structure, the workshare between the crew and mission control, communication and telemetry, guidance and navigation, approach, landing and re-launch on the Moon as well as re-entry and landing on earth. podcast info@omegataupodcast.net no no 81 – Geophysical Modeling in Oil Exploration http://omegataupodcast.net/2011/11/81-geophysical-modeling-in-oil-exploration/ http://omegataupodcast.net/2011/11/81-geophysical-modeling-in-oil-exploration/#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:47:03 +0000 MaNo http://omegataupodcast.net/?p=830 Michael Commer of the Berkeley Lab about geophyiscal modeling in oil exploration. We start with a brief discussion about how oil gets created and in which geological formations it can be found. We then proceed to talk about various means of finding oil using various means and techniques. The majority of the episode's conversation revolves around how numerical mathematics can help interpret, refine and work with exploration results.]]> This episode is a conversation with Michael Commer of the Berkeley Lab about geophyiscal modeling in oil exploration. We start with a brief discussion about how oil gets created and in which geological formations it can be found. We then proceed to talk about various means of finding oil using various means and techniques. The majority of the episode’s conversation revolves around how numerical mathematics can help interpret, refine and work with exploration results.

]]> http://omegataupodcast.net/2011/11/81-geophysical-modeling-in-oil-exploration/feed/ 3 1:03:11 This episode is a conversation with Michael Commer of the Berkeley Lab about geophyiscal modeling in oil exploration. We start with a brief discussion about how oil gets created and in which geological formations it can be found. We then proceed to [...] This episode is a conversation with Michael Commer of the Berkeley Lab about geophyiscal modeling in oil exploration. We start with a brief discussion about how oil gets created and in which geological formations it can be found. We then proceed to talk about various means of finding oil using various means and techniques. The majority of the episode's conversation revolves around how numerical mathematics can help interpret, refine and work with exploration results. podcast info@omegataupodcast.net no no 76 – The European Transonic Windtunnel http://omegataupodcast.net/2011/09/76-the-european-transonic-windtunnel/ http://omegataupodcast.net/2011/09/76-the-european-transonic-windtunnel/#comments Mon, 12 Sep 2011 17:11:35 +0000 MaNo http://omegataupodcast.net/?p=779 European Transonic Windtunnel. In late June of 2011 I had the chance to visit the facility. The episode starts out with a one hour conversation about aerodynamics and the concepts behind the ETW. The rest of the episode is essentially an audio report of the tour I took of the facility. To better grasp the magnitude of the facility, I recommend you take a look at the picture gallery.]]> This episode is a conversation with Dieter Schimanski, the Manager Test & Operations of the European Transonic Windtunnel. In late June of 2011 I had the chance to visit the facility. The episode starts out with a one hour conversation about aerodynamics and the concepts behind the ETW. The rest of the episode is essentially an audio report of the tour I took of the facility. To better grasp the magnitude of the facility, I recommend you take a look at the picture gallery.

]]> http://omegataupodcast.net/2011/09/76-the-european-transonic-windtunnel/feed/ 4 2:43:22 This episode is a conversation with Dieter Schimanski, the Manager Test & Operations of the European Transonic Windtunnel. In late June of 2011 I had the chance to visit the facility. The episode starts out with a one hour conversation about ae[...] This episode is a conversation with Dieter Schimanski, the Manager Test & Operations of the European Transonic Windtunnel. In late June of 2011 I had the chance to visit the facility. The episode starts out with a one hour conversation about aerodynamics and the concepts behind the ETW. The rest of the episode is essentially an audio report of the tour I took of the facility. To better grasp the magnitude of the facility, I recommend you take a look at the picture gallery. podcast info@omegataupodcast.net no no 73 – Flight Testing at NASA Dryden http://omegataupodcast.net/2011/08/73-flight-testing-at-nasa-dryden/ http://omegataupodcast.net/2011/08/73-flight-testing-at-nasa-dryden/#comments Thu, 04 Aug 2011 17:59:36 +0000 MaNo http://omegataupodcast.net/?p=757 Dick Ewers about his work now and in the past. We start by revisiting his test pilot training at the US Navy Test Pilot School, and proceed to talking about his involvement in early F-18 flight testing. We then compare this work to the F-18 work he does today, using the aeroelastic wing and autonomous air refuelling projects as examples. We conclude our conversation by discussing his pole overflights with the DC-8, as well as his hurricane penetration flights with that same aircraft.]]> In this episode I talk with NASA Dryden Test Pilot Dick Ewers about his work now and in the past. We start by revisiting his test pilot training at the US Navy Test Pilot School, and proceed to talking about his involvement in early F-18 flight testing. We then compare this work to the F-18 work he does today, using the aeroelastic wing and autonomous air refuelling projects as examples. We conclude our conversation by discussing his pole overflights with the DC-8, as well as his hurricane penetration flights with that same aircraft.

  • Bio Dick Ewers
  • Dick and “his” F-18
  • NASA Dryden
  • Very nice Video about Flight Testing at Dryden
  • NASA Dryden Aircraft
  • Edwards AFB
  • F-16
  • F-4 Phantom
  • F-18
  • E-3 AWACS
  • B-1
  • DC-8
  • NASA DC-8
  • Gulfstream G III
  • NASA G III
  • Global Hawk
  • King Air
  • T-34
  • NASA T-34
  • X-48
  • US Navy Test Pilot School
  • A-4
  • A-7
  • F-15
  • F-86
  • Active Aeroelastic Wing Project
  • B-52
  • U-2
  • Aerial Refuelling
  • Autonomous Aerial Refueling
  • Autonomous Aerial Refueling: The Video
  • Autonomous Aerial Refueling: Another Video
  • DARPA
  • Autonomous Formation Flying
  • Why Geese fly in Formation
  • V-Formation Flight of Birds
  • Pitot Tube ]]> http://omegataupodcast.net/2011/08/73-flight-testing-at-nasa-dryden/feed/ 9 1:12:56 In this episode I talk with NASA Dryden Test Pilot Dick Ewers about his work now and in the past. We start by revisiting his test pilot training at the US Navy Test Pilot School, and proceed to talking about his involvement in early F-18 flight test[...] In this episode I talk with NASA Dryden Test Pilot Dick Ewers about his work now and in the past. We start by revisiting his test pilot training at the US Navy Test Pilot School, and proceed to talking about his involvement in early F-18 flight testing. We then compare this work to the F-18 work he does today, using the aeroelastic wing and autonomous air refuelling projects as examples. We conclude our conversation by discussing his pole overflights with the DC-8, as well as his hurricane penetration flights with that same aircraft. podcast info@omegataupodcast.net no no 71 – Oracle Racing’s USA 17 http://omegataupodcast.net/2011/07/71-oracle-racings-usa-17/ http://omegataupodcast.net/2011/07/71-oracle-racings-usa-17/#comments Wed, 20 Jul 2011 06:33:35 +0000 MaNo http://omegataupodcast.net/?p=743 OracleRacing. We talk about the USA 17 yacht which won the 33rd America's Cup. We talk about the characteristics of the boat, the design process and how the boat is driven during a race.]]> This episode is a conversation with Mike Drummond, the Executive Designer for OracleRacing. We talk about the USA 17 yacht which won the 33rd America’s Cup. We talk about the characteristics of the boat, the design process and how the boat is driven during a race.

    ]]>     http://omegataupodcast.net/2011/07/71-oracle-racings-usa-17/feed/ 7 1:06:30 This episode is a conversation with Mike Drummond, the Executive Designer for OracleRacing. We talk about the USA 17 yacht which won the 33rd America's Cup. We talk about the characteristics of the boat, the design process and how the boat is driven[...] This episode is a conversation with Mike Drummond, the Executive Designer for OracleRacing. We talk about the USA 17 yacht which won the 33rd America's Cup. We talk about the characteristics of the boat, the design process and how the boat is driven during a race. podcast info@omegataupodcast.net no no     70 – Viruses, Bacteria and other Parasites http://omegataupodcast.net/2011/07/70-viruses-bacteria-and-other-parasites/ http://omegataupodcast.net/2011/07/70-viruses-bacteria-and-other-parasites/#comments Sat, 09 Jul 2011 17:33:23 +0000 MaNo http://omegataupodcast.net/?p=737 fellow podcasters Vincent Racaniello and Dickson Despommier about viruses, bacteria and other parasites. Among other topics we discuss what each kind of parasite is made of an how they interact with the human organism (in good and bad ways). ]]> In this episode we talk to fellow podcasters Vincent Racaniello and Dickson Despommier about viruses, bacteria and other parasites. Among other topics we discuss what each kind of parasite is made of an how they interact with the human organism (in good and bad ways).

    ]]>     http://omegataupodcast.net/2011/07/70-viruses-bacteria-and-other-parasites/feed/ 11 0:54:54 In this episode we talk to fellow podcasters Vincent Racaniello and Dickson Despommier about viruses, bacteria and other parasites. Among other topics we discuss what each kind of parasite is made of an how they interact with the human organism (in [...] In this episode we talk to fellow podcasters Vincent Racaniello and Dickson Despommier about viruses, bacteria and other parasites. Among other topics we discuss what each kind of parasite is made of an how they interact with the human organism (in good and bad ways). podcast info@omegataupodcast.net no no     67 – Rendering the World with Outerra http://omegataupodcast.net/2011/06/67-rendering-the-world-with-outerra/ http://omegataupodcast.net/2011/06/67-rendering-the-world-with-outerra/#comments Tue, 07 Jun 2011 17:16:12 +0000 MaNo http://omegataupodcast.net/?p=711 Outerra project, a 3D planetary engine for seamless planet rendering from space down to the surface.. We discuss the history of the project, its most interesting features, some of the physics, as well as some details about the rendering in the system. I highly recommend taking a look at the Outerra Youtube Channel, specifically the Himalaya Trip and the Apache flight.]]> In this episode we talk with Brano Kemen about his Outerra project, a 3D planetary engine for seamless planet rendering from space down to the surface.. We discuss the history of the project, its most interesting features, some of the physics, as well as some details about the rendering in the system. I highly recommend taking a look at the Outerra Youtube Channel, specifically the Himalaya Trip and the Apache flight.

    ]]>     http://omegataupodcast.net/2011/06/67-rendering-the-world-with-outerra/feed/ 4 1:07:16 In this episode we talk with Brano Kemen about his Outerra project, a 3D planetary engine for seamless planet rendering from space down to the surface.. We discuss the history of the project, its most interesting features, some of the physics, as we[...] In this episode we talk with Brano Kemen about his Outerra project, a 3D planetary engine for seamless planet rendering from space down to the surface.. We discuss the history of the project, its most interesting features, some of the physics, as well as some details about the rendering in the system. I highly recommend taking a look at the Outerra Youtube Channel, specifically the Himalaya Trip and the Apache flight. podcast info@omegataupodcast.net no no     /63/ The Cassini Mission to Saturn http://omegataupodcast.net/2011/04/63-the-cassini-mission-to-saturn/ http://omegataupodcast.net/2011/04/63-the-cassini-mission-to-saturn/#comments Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:44:49 +0000 MaNo http://omegataupodcast.net/?p=589 Cassini Mission to Saturn. We talk with Nora Kelly Alonge, a Project Science System Engineer and Science Planning Engineer at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. In the episode we cover the Cassini spacecraft's structure and sensors (and its lander, Huygens), some of the relevant science, as well as the challenge of coordinating science and engineering requirements on the mission.]]> This episode is about the Cassini Mission to Saturn. We talk with Nora Kelly Alonge, a Project Science System Engineer and Science Planning Engineer at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. In the episode we cover the Cassini spacecraft’s structure and sensors (and its lander, Huygens), some of the relevant science, as well as the challenge of coordinating science and engineering requirements on the mission.

    ]]>     http://omegataupodcast.net/2011/04/63-the-cassini-mission-to-saturn/feed/ 2 1:15:51 This episode is about the Cassini Mission to Saturn. We talk with Nora Kelly Alonge, a Project Science System Engineer and Science Planning Engineer at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. In the episode we cover the Cassini spacecraft's structure and se[...] This episode is about the Cassini Mission to Saturn. We talk with Nora Kelly Alonge, a Project Science System Engineer and Science Planning Engineer at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. In the episode we cover the Cassini spacecraft's structure and sensors (and its lander, Huygens), some of the relevant science, as well as the challenge of coordinating science and engineering requirements on the mission. podcast info@omegataupodcast.net no no     /59/ Bitcoin – a Digital, Decentralized Currency http://omegataupodcast.net/2011/03/59-bitcoin-a-digital-decentralized-currency/ http://omegataupodcast.net/2011/03/59-bitcoin-a-digital-decentralized-currency/#comments Sat, 19 Mar 2011 07:34:49 +0000 MaNo http://omegataupodcast.net/?p=557 Bitcoin, a digital, decentralized currency. In our conversation with Gavin Andresen, the technical lead of the project, we cover basic economics of money, the way users interact with Bitcoin, as well as the technical implementation of the system. Bitcoin uses a couple of clever ideas about implementing distributed clocks and global ordering, and is a very nice example of applied cryptography.]]> This episode covers Bitcoin, a digital, decentralized currency. In our conversation with Gavin Andresen, the technical lead of the project, we cover basic economics of money, the way users interact with Bitcoin, as well as the technical implementation of the system. Bitcoin uses a couple of clever ideas about implementing distributed clocks and global ordering, and is a very nice example of applied cryptography.

    ]]>     http://omegataupodcast.net/2011/03/59-bitcoin-a-digital-decentralized-currency/feed/ 28 1:28:59 This episode covers Bitcoin, a digital, decentralized currency. In our conversation with Gavin Andresen, the technical lead of the project, we cover basic economics of money, the way users interact with Bitcoin, as well as the technical implementati[...] This episode covers Bitcoin, a digital, decentralized currency. In our conversation with Gavin Andresen, the technical lead of the project, we cover basic economics of money, the way users interact with Bitcoin, as well as the technical implementation of the system. Bitcoin uses a couple of clever ideas about implementing distributed clocks and global ordering, and is a very nice example of applied cryptography. podcast info@omegataupodcast.net no no     /54/ Quantum Computing http://omegataupodcast.net/2011/01/54-quantum-computing/ http://omegataupodcast.net/2011/01/54-quantum-computing/#comments Fri, 21 Jan 2011 15:49:12 +0000 MaNo http://omegataupodcast.net/?p=496 Martin Laforest from the Institute for Quantum Computing at the University of Waterloo, Canada. We start with some physics basics, and then cover topics ranging from how quantum computing works, which different models of quantum computing are explored, current and future uses of the approach as well as the current state of the art. This is one of the more propellerhead-oriented episodes, so make sure you listen carefully :-) ]]> In this Episode, we talk about quantum computing. Our guest is Martin Laforest from the Institute for Quantum Computing at the University of Waterloo, Canada. We start with some physics basics, and then cover topics ranging from how quantum computing works, which different models of quantum computing are explored, current and future uses of the approach as well as the current state of the art. This is one of the more propellerhead-oriented episodes, so make sure you listen carefully :-)

    ]]>     http://omegataupodcast.net/2011/01/54-quantum-computing/feed/ 8 1:11:29 In this Episode, we talk about quantum computing. Our guest is Martin Laforest from the Institute for Quantum Computing at the University of Waterloo, Canada. We start with some physics basics, and then cover topics ranging from how quantum computin[...] In this Episode, we talk about quantum computing. Our guest is Martin Laforest from the Institute for Quantum Computing at the University of Waterloo, Canada. We start with some physics basics, and then cover topics ranging from how quantum computing works, which different models of quantum computing are explored, current and future uses of the approach as well as the current state of the art. This is one of the more propellerhead-oriented episodes, so make sure you listen carefully :-) podcast info@omegataupodcast.net no no     /49/ Chip Production and Waferscanners http://omegataupodcast.net/2010/11/49-chip-production-and-waferscanners/ http://omegataupodcast.net/2010/11/49-chip-production-and-waferscanners/#comments Tue, 30 Nov 2010 07:22:17 +0000 MaNo http://omegataupodcast.net/?p=457 ASML, the leading waferscanner manufacturer in the world. In the episode, we talk about the overall chip production process (from silicon sand over wafer cutting to lithography and etching), and then we talk about the challenges of building high-precision, high-throughput waferscanners.]]> In this episode we take a look at microchip production, with a special focus on waferscanners. To do this, we talked with Wilbert Albers of ASML, the leading waferscanner manufacturer in the world. In the episode, we talk about the overall chip production process (from silicon sand over wafer cutting to lithography and etching), and then we talk about the challenges of building high-precision, high-throughput waferscanners.

    ]]>     http://omegataupodcast.net/2010/11/49-chip-production-and-waferscanners/feed/ 0 0:59:31 In this episode we take a look at microchip production, with a special focus on waferscanners. To do this, we talked with Wilbert Albers of ASML, the leading waferscanner manufacturer in the world. In the episode, we talk about the overall chip prod[...] In this episode we take a look at microchip production, with a special focus on waferscanners. To do this, we talked with Wilbert Albers of ASML, the leading waferscanner manufacturer in the world. In the episode, we talk about the overall chip production process (from silicon sand over wafer cutting to lithography and etching), and then we talk about the challenges of building high-precision, high-throughput waferscanners. podcast info@omegataupodcast.net no no     /46/ The NASA TC4 Project http://omegataupodcast.net/2010/10/46-the-nasa-tc4-project/ http://omegataupodcast.net/2010/10/46-the-nasa-tc4-project/#comments Sat, 23 Oct 2010 15:57:35 +0000 MaNo http://omegataupodcast.net/?p=425 Brian Toon about the NASA TC4 project. TC4 stands for "Tropical Composition, Cloud and Climate Coupling" and deals with the chemical, dynamic, and physical processes occurring in the tropical upper troposphere and tropopause transitional layer. In our conversation we cover some of the scientific goals of the project, the tools and technologies used (aircraft and satellites) as well as the general project organization. A later episode will cover the project from the perspective of an ER-2 pilot.]]> This is a conversation with Brian Toon about the NASA TC4 project. TC4 stands for “Tropical Composition, Cloud and Climate Coupling” and deals with the chemical, dynamic, and physical processes occurring in the tropical upper troposphere and tropopause transitional layer. In our conversation we cover some of the scientific goals of the project, the tools and technologies used (aircraft and satellites) as well as the general project organization. A later episode will cover the project from the perspective of an ER-2 pilot.

    ]]>     http://omegataupodcast.net/2010/10/46-the-nasa-tc4-project/feed/ 1 1:08:22 This is a conversation with Brian Toon about the NASA TC4 project. TC4 stands for "Tropical Composition, Cloud and Climate Coupling" and deals with the chemical, dynamic, and physical processes occurring in the tropical upper troposphere and tropopa[...] This is a conversation with Brian Toon about the NASA TC4 project. TC4 stands for "Tropical Composition, Cloud and Climate Coupling" and deals with the chemical, dynamic, and physical processes occurring in the tropical upper troposphere and tropopause transitional layer. In our conversation we cover some of the scientific goals of the project, the tools and technologies used (aircraft and satellites) as well as the general project organization. A later episode will cover the project from the perspective of an ER-2 pilot. podcast info@omegataupodcast.net no no     /43/ Flying the Space Shuttle http://omegataupodcast.net/2010/09/43-flying-the-space-shuttle/ http://omegataupodcast.net/2010/09/43-flying-the-space-shuttle/#comments Fri, 10 Sep 2010 19:17:17 +0000 MaNo http://omegataupodcast.net/?p=398 Duane "Digger" Carey about flying the US Space Shuttle. We cover all the major phases of a shuttle flight (countdown, launch, orbit insertion, on orbit, breaking, reentry and landing) and discuss the activities of the pilot and commander. We also cover briefly some of the Shuttle's systems. We conclude the episode with a brief look at Shuttle pilot and commander training.]]> In this episode we talk with Duane “Digger” Carey about flying the US Space Shuttle. We cover all the major phases of a shuttle flight (countdown, launch, orbit insertion, on orbit, breaking, reentry and landing) and discuss the activities of the pilot and commander. We also cover briefly some of the Shuttle’s systems. We conclude the episode with a brief look at Shuttle pilot and commander training.

    ]]>     http://omegataupodcast.net/2010/09/43-flying-the-space-shuttle/feed/ 4 1:10:00 In this episode we talk with Duane "Digger" Carey about flying the US Space Shuttle. We cover all the major phases of a shuttle flight (countdown, launch, orbit insertion, on orbit, breaking, reentry and landing) and discuss the activities of the pi[...] In this episode we talk with Duane "Digger" Carey about flying the US Space Shuttle. We cover all the major phases of a shuttle flight (countdown, launch, orbit insertion, on orbit, breaking, reentry and landing) and discuss the activities of the pilot and commander. We also cover briefly some of the Shuttle's systems. We conclude the episode with a brief look at Shuttle pilot and commander training. podcast info@omegataupodcast.net no no     /39/ Electron Microscopes http://omegataupodcast.net/2010/07/39-electron-microscopes/ http://omegataupodcast.net/2010/07/39-electron-microscopes/#comments Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:11:20 +0000 MaNo http://omegataupodcast.net/?p=343 electron microscopes with Bernard van Vlimmeren and Kees Kooijman of FEI Company. Among other things, we talk about the various kinds of electron microscopes, the components that go into electron microscopes, the important role of the sensors and a couple of example applications.]]> This is an episode about electron microscopes with Bernard van Vlimmeren and Kees Kooijman of FEI Company. Among other things, we talk about the various kinds of electron microscopes, the components that go into electron microscopes, the important role of the sensors and a couple of example applications.

    ]]>     http://omegataupodcast.net/2010/07/39-electron-microscopes/feed/ 4 1:15:43 This is an episode about electron microscopes with Bernard van Vlimmeren and Kees Kooijman of FEI Company. Among other things, we talk about the various kinds of electron microscopes, the components that go into electron microscopes, the important r[...] This is an episode about electron microscopes with Bernard van Vlimmeren and Kees Kooijman of FEI Company. Among other things, we talk about the various kinds of electron microscopes, the components that go into electron microscopes, the important role of the sensors and a couple of example applications. podcast info@omegataupodcast.net no no     /36/ The 360 World Record http://omegataupodcast.net/2010/06/36-the-360-world-record/ http://omegataupodcast.net/2010/06/36-the-360-world-record/#comments Sat, 19 Jun 2010 08:00:48 +0000 MaNo http://omegataupodcast.net/?p=307 Flavien Guderzo (First Officer) and Tom Zorman (Operations) about the 360 World Record, where a crew of three and a couple of journalists flew around the world in a North American Sabreliner, establishing a new world record. In the episode we talk about the preparations for the flight as well as the flight itself from the perspective of the flight crew, as well as from the perspective of the operations on the ground.]]> This episode is a conversation with Flavien Guderzo (First Officer) and Tom Zorman (Operations) about the 360 World Record, where a crew of three and a couple of journalists flew around the world in a North American Sabreliner, establishing a new world record. In the episode we talk about the preparations for the flight as well as the flight itself from the perspective of the flight crew, as well as from the perspective of the operations on the ground.

    The music in this episode is taken from X, the new album by Spock’s Beard.

    ]]>     http://omegataupodcast.net/2010/06/36-the-360-world-record/feed/ 3 1:22:55 This episode is a conversation with Flavien Guderzo (First Officer) and Tom Zorman (Operations) about the 360 World Record, where a crew of three and a couple of journalists flew around the world in a North American Sabreliner, establishing a new wo[...] This episode is a conversation with Flavien Guderzo (First Officer) and Tom Zorman (Operations) about the 360 World Record, where a crew of three and a couple of journalists flew around the world in a North American Sabreliner, establishing a new world record. In the episode we talk about the preparations for the flight as well as the flight itself from the perspective of the flight crew, as well as from the perspective of the operations on the ground. podcast info@omegataupodcast.net no no     /34/ Space Medicine and Telemedicine http://omegataupodcast.net/2010/05/34-space-medicine-and-telemedicine/ http://omegataupodcast.net/2010/05/34-space-medicine-and-telemedicine/#comments Tue, 18 May 2010 19:43:59 +0000 MaNo http://omegataupodcast.net/?p=289 Jim Logan about space medicine and telemedicine. We start by defining the two concepts and how they relate. We then delve deeper into various specific medical issues in space (such as fluid shifts, bone mass loss and radiation). Next up is a discussion of the history of telemedicine and its relationship to space medicine, which leads us to looking astronauts can be treated for "normal" diseases from ground. We concluse the episode with an outlook on how telemedicine might develop in the future.]]> This episode is a conversation with NASA “space doctor” Jim Logan about space medicine and telemedicine. We start by defining the two concepts and how they relate. We then delve deeper into various specific medical issues in space (such as fluid shifts, bone mass loss and radiation). Next up is a discussion of the history of telemedicine and its relationship to space medicine, which leads us to looking astronauts can be treated for “normal” diseases from ground. We concluse the episode with an outlook on how telemedicine might develop in the future.

    ]]>     http://omegataupodcast.net/2010/05/34-space-medicine-and-telemedicine/feed/ 1 1:35:47 This episode is a conversation with NASA "space doctor" Jim Logan about space medicine and telemedicine. We start by defining the two concepts and how they relate. We then delve deeper into various specific medical issues in space (such as fluid sh[...] This episode is a conversation with NASA "space doctor" Jim Logan about space medicine and telemedicine. We start by defining the two concepts and how they relate. We then delve deeper into various specific medical issues in space (such as fluid shifts, bone mass loss and radiation). Next up is a discussion of the history of telemedicine and its relationship to space medicine, which leads us to looking astronauts can be treated for "normal" diseases from ground. We concluse the episode with an outlook on how telemedicine might develop in the future. podcast info@omegataupodcast.net no no     /33/ Deep Wreck Diving http://omegataupodcast.net/2010/05/33-deep-wreck-diving/ http://omegataupodcast.net/2010/05/33-deep-wreck-diving/#comments Thu, 06 May 2010 19:38:31 +0000 MaNo http://omegataupodcast.net/?p=282 John Chatterton about deep wreck diving. We cover some of the dangers and challenges, as well as the fascination of the sport. We also talk about the discovery of U 869, which was mainly John Chatterton's achievement (as documented in the book Shadow Divers).]]> This episode is a conversation with John Chatterton about deep wreck diving. We cover some of the dangers and challenges, as well as the fascination of the sport. We also talk about the discovery of U 869, which was mainly John Chatterton’s achievement (as documented in the book Shadow Divers).

    ]]>     http://omegataupodcast.net/2010/05/33-deep-wreck-diving/feed/ 2 0:54:19 This episode is a conversation with John Chatterton about deep wreck diving. We cover some of the dangers and challenges, as well as the fascination of the sport. We also talk about the discovery of U 869, which was mainly John Chatterton's achievem[...] This episode is a conversation with John Chatterton about deep wreck diving. We cover some of the dangers and challenges, as well as the fascination of the sport. We also talk about the discovery of U 869, which was mainly John Chatterton's achievement (as documented in the book Shadow Divers). podcast info@omegataupodcast.net no no     /31/ The Millennium Simulation http://omegataupodcast.net/2010/04/31-the-millennium-simulation/ http://omegataupodcast.net/2010/04/31-the-millennium-simulation/#comments Sun, 11 Apr 2010 18:12:49 +0000 MaNo http://omegataupodcast.net/?p=264 Volker Springel about the Millenium Simulation, which at the time was the largest simulation of the growth of cosmic structure, including a detailed model for the formation of galaxies and supermassive black holes. In the episode we talk about the physical/cosmological background, the simulation process and approach as well as some details about the hard- and software.]]> This episode is a conversation with Volker Springel about the Millenium Simulation, which at the time was the largest simulation of the growth of cosmic structure, including a detailed model for the formation of galaxies and supermassive black holes. In the episode we talk about the physical/cosmological background, the simulation process and approach as well as some details about the hard- and software.

    ]]>     http://omegataupodcast.net/2010/04/31-the-millennium-simulation/feed/ 1 1:07:09 This episode is a conversation with Volker Springel about the Millenium Simulation, which at the time was the largest simulation of the growth of cosmic structure, including a detailed model for the formation of galaxies and supermassive black holes[...] This episode is a conversation with Volker Springel about the Millenium Simulation, which at the time was the largest simulation of the growth of cosmic structure, including a detailed model for the formation of galaxies and supermassive black holes. In the episode we talk about the physical/cosmological background, the simulation process and approach as well as some details about the hard- and software. podcast info@omegataupodcast.net no no     /30/ The Large Hadron Collider http://omegataupodcast.net/2010/03/30-the-large-hadron-collider/ http://omegataupodcast.net/2010/03/30-the-large-hadron-collider/#comments Sun, 28 Mar 2010 09:38:07 +0000 MaNo http://omegataupodcast.net/?p=253 Rolf Landua about the Large Hadron Collider. We start out by discussing the science and theory behind the LHC what the LHC aims to research, including the higgs boson, the standard model, super symmetry and extra dimensions. We then talked about how the LHC works (proton source, acceleration, superconducting magnets). We conclude the conversation by looking at the LHC experiments and discussing in some detail how the ATLAS detector works.]]> This episode is a conversation with CERN’s Rolf Landua about the Large Hadron Collider. We start out by discussing the science and theory behind the LHC what the LHC aims to research, including the higgs boson, the standard model, super symmetry and extra dimensions. We then talked about how the LHC works (proton source, acceleration, superconducting magnets). We conclude the conversation by looking at the LHC experiments and discussing in some detail how the ATLAS detector works.

    ]]>     http://omegataupodcast.net/2010/03/30-the-large-hadron-collider/feed/ 5 1:01:09 This episode is a conversation with CERN's Rolf Landua about the Large Hadron Collider. We start out by discussing the science and theory behind the LHC what the LHC aims to research, including the higgs boson, the standard model, super symmetry and[...] This episode is a conversation with CERN's Rolf Landua about the Large Hadron Collider. We start out by discussing the science and theory behind the LHC what the LHC aims to research, including the higgs boson, the standard model, super symmetry and extra dimensions. We then talked about how the LHC works (proton source, acceleration, superconducting magnets). We conclude the conversation by looking at the LHC experiments and discussing in some detail how the ATLAS detector works. podcast info@omegataupodcast.net no no     /28/ Neutron Science at the ILL http://omegataupodcast.net/2010/03/28-neutron-science-at-the-ill/ http://omegataupodcast.net/2010/03/28-neutron-science-at-the-ill/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:38:18 +0000 MaNo http://omegataupodcast.net/?p=231 Institut Laue Langevin in Grenoble. Helmut Schober and Ulli Köster cover what neutron science is used for, some interesting scientific experiments conducted at ILL as well as the physical fundamentals and the workings of the reactor and the detectors. We conclude the epsiode with a discussion of the ILL as a "research service facility" that offers all-around research support to visiting scientists.]]> This episode covers neutron science at the Institut Laue Langevin in Grenoble. Helmut Schober and Ulli Köster cover what neutron science is used for, some interesting scientific experiments conducted at ILL as well as the physical fundamentals and the workings of the reactor and the detectors. We conclude the epsiode with a discussion of the ILL as a “research service facility” that offers all-around research support to visiting scientists.

    ]]>     http://omegataupodcast.net/2010/03/28-neutron-science-at-the-ill/feed/ 0 1:34:17 This episode covers neutron science at the Institut Laue Langevin in Grenoble. Helmut Schober and Ulli Köster cover what neutron science is used for, some interesting scientific experiments conducted at ILL as well as the physical fundamentals and t[...] This episode covers neutron science at the Institut Laue Langevin in Grenoble. Helmut Schober and Ulli Köster cover what neutron science is used for, some interesting scientific experiments conducted at ILL as well as the physical fundamentals and the workings of the reactor and the detectors. We conclude the epsiode with a discussion of the ILL as a "research service facility" that offers all-around research support to visiting scientists. podcast info@omegataupodcast.net no no     /26/ Satellite Buses http://omegataupodcast.net/2010/02/26-satellite-buses/ http://omegataupodcast.net/2010/02/26-satellite-buses/#comments Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:53:53 +0000 MaNo http://omegataupodcast.net/?p=176 Surrey Satellite Technology. Specifically we talk about satellite buses, the infrastructure part of the satellite on which the (typically scientific) payload is mounted. The conversation covers structure, thermal protection, energy supply, communication, guidance and attitude control as well as propulsion. This will be the last episode on space related topics for the time being :-)]]> This is an episode on how satellites work with James Penson from Surrey Satellite Technology. Specifically we talk about satellite buses, the infrastructure part of the satellite on which the (typically scientific) payload is mounted. The conversation covers structure, thermal protection, energy supply, communication, guidance and attitude control as well as propulsion. This will be the last episode on space related topics for the time being :-)

    ]]>     http://omegataupodcast.net/2010/02/26-satellite-buses/feed/ 2 1:14:00 This is an episode on how satellites work with James Penson from Surrey Satellite Technology. Specifically we talk about satellite buses, the infrastructure part of the satellite on which the (typically scientific) payload is mounted. The conversat[...] This is an episode on how satellites work with James Penson from Surrey Satellite Technology. Specifically we talk about satellite buses, the infrastructure part of the satellite on which the (typically scientific) payload is mounted. The conversation covers structure, thermal protection, energy supply, communication, guidance and attitude control as well as propulsion. This will be the last episode on space related topics for the time being :-) podcast info@omegataupodcast.net no no     /25/ Aerodynamic Lift Explained http://omegataupodcast.net/2010/01/25-aerodynamic-lift-explained/ http://omegataupodcast.net/2010/01/25-aerodynamic-lift-explained/#comments Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:42:54 +0000 MaNo http://omegataupodcast.net/?p=171 Fly With Me podcast. Together, we explored the question of how aerodynamic lift really works - in other words: why airplanes fly. He went out and asked a fellow pilot about what he thinks how lift works. I went to the University of Stuttgart's Intitute for Aero- and Gasdynamics and talked with Thorsten Lutz. He explained the details of how it works. If his explanation still doesn't do it for you, take a look at Wikipedia. They have a couple of nice illustrations.]]> This episode is a bit different. I produced it together with Joe D’Eon from the wonderful Fly With Me podcast. Together, we explored the question of how aerodynamic lift really works – in other words: why airplanes fly. He went out and asked a fellow pilot about what he thinks how lift works. I went to the University of Stuttgart’s Intitute for Aero- and Gasdynamics and talked with Thorsten Lutz. He explained the details of how it works. If his explanation still doesn’t do it for you, take a look at Wikipedia. They have a couple of nice illustrations.

    ]]>     http://omegataupodcast.net/2010/01/25-aerodynamic-lift-explained/feed/ 6 0:31:03 This episode is a bit different. I produced it together with Joe D'Eon from the wonderful Fly With Me podcast. Together, we explored the question of how aerodynamic lift really works - in other words: why airplanes fly. He went out and asked a fello[...] This episode is a bit different. I produced it together with Joe D'Eon from the wonderful Fly With Me podcast. Together, we explored the question of how aerodynamic lift really works - in other words: why airplanes fly. He went out and asked a fellow pilot about what he thinks how lift works. I went to the University of Stuttgart's Intitute for Aero- and Gasdynamics and talked with Thorsten Lutz. He explained the details of how it works. If his explanation still doesn't do it for you, take a look at Wikipedia. They have a couple of nice illustrations. podcast info@omegataupodcast.net no no     /23/ Ares Orion and Small Satellites at NASA Ames http://omegataupodcast.net/2010/01/23-ares-orion-and-small-satellites-at-nasa-ames/ http://omegataupodcast.net/2010/01/23-ares-orion-and-small-satellites-at-nasa-ames/#comments Fri, 01 Jan 2010 19:19:24 +0000 MaNo http://omegataupodcast.net/?p=133 NASA Ames. It consits of two interviews. The first one is about Ames' involvement in the Ares/Orion projects which are part of the Constellation moon/mars exploration programme. I talk about this with Dr. George Sarver. The second part of the episode covers small satellites and why they are becoming more and more important (compared to traditional, larger satellites). In this part, my guest is Elwood Agasid. ]]> This is the third and final episode covering the interviews I did when I was visiting NASA Ames. It consits of two interviews. The first one is about Ames’ involvement in the Ares/Orion projects which are part of the Constellation moon/mars exploration programme. I talk about this with Dr. George Sarver. The second part of the episode covers small satellites and why they are becoming more and more important (compared to traditional, larger satellites). In this part, my guest is Elwood Agasid.

    ]]>     http://omegataupodcast.net/2010/01/23-ares-orion-and-small-satellites-at-nasa-ames/feed/ 2 0:59:24 This is the third and final episode covering the interviews I did when I was visiting NASA Ames. It consits of two interviews. The first one is about Ames' involvement in the Ares/Orion projects which are part of the Constellation moon/mars explorat[...] This is the third and final episode covering the interviews I did when I was visiting NASA Ames. It consits of two interviews. The first one is about Ames' involvement in the Ares/Orion projects which are part of the Constellation moon/mars exploration programme. I talk about this with Dr. George Sarver. The second part of the episode covers small satellites and why they are becoming more and more important (compared to traditional, larger satellites). In this part, my guest is Elwood Agasid. podcast info@omegataupodcast.net no no     /22/ Nuclear Fusion at MPI für Plasmaphysik http://omegataupodcast.net/2009/12/22-nuclear-fusion-at-mpi-fur-plasmaphysik/ http://omegataupodcast.net/2009/12/22-nuclear-fusion-at-mpi-fur-plasmaphysik/#comments Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:06:10 +0000 MaNo http://omegataupodcast.net/?p=124 Max Plack Institut for Plasmaphysik where I spent a couple of hours with Matthias Reich talking about nuclear fusion. The episode has three parts. In part one we talk about the scienfic and physical basics of nuclear fusion. Part two covers some of the ways the MPI facilities work, and part three discusses the ASDEX Upgrade experiment at IPP in Garching.]]> This episode covers my visit to the Max Plack Institut for Plasmaphysik where I spent a couple of hours with Matthias Reich talking about nuclear fusion. The episode has three parts. In part one we talk about the scienfic and physical basics of nuclear fusion. Part two covers some of the ways the MPI facilities work, and part three discusses the ASDEX Upgrade experiment at IPP in Garching.

    ]]>     http://omegataupodcast.net/2009/12/22-nuclear-fusion-at-mpi-fur-plasmaphysik/feed/ 3 1:44:39 This episode covers my visit to the Max Plack Institut for Plasmaphysik where I spent a couple of hours with Matthias Reich talking about nuclear fusion. The episode has three parts. In part one we talk about the scienfic and physical basics of nucl[...] This episode covers my visit to the Max Plack Institut for Plasmaphysik where I spent a couple of hours with Matthias Reich talking about nuclear fusion. The episode has three parts. In part one we talk about the scienfic and physical basics of nuclear fusion. Part two covers some of the ways the MPI facilities work, and part three discusses the ASDEX Upgrade experiment at IPP in Garching. podcast info@omegataupodcast.net no no     /21/ Space Mission Control at ESA’s ESOC http://omegataupodcast.net/2009/11/21-space-mission-control-at-esas-esoc/ http://omegataupodcast.net/2009/11/21-space-mission-control-at-esas-esoc/#comments Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:25:47 +0000 MaNo http://omegataupodcast.net/?p=115 This episode covers my visit at the European Space Agency’s (ESA) European Space Operations Centre (ESOC) in Darmstadt,Germany. After a short tour of the facilities with Andreas Schepers I had the chance to interview Uwe Feucht (Head of Flight Dynamics Division) on space flight dynamics and Paolo Ferri (Headof the Solar and Planetary Missions Division) on Mars Express, Venus Express and Rosetta.

    ]]>     http://omegataupodcast.net/2009/11/21-space-mission-control-at-esas-esoc/feed/ 4 1:43:43 This episode covers my visit at the European Space Agency's (ESA) European Space Operations Centre (ESOC) in Darmstadt,Germany. After a short tour of the facilities with Andreas Schepers I had the chance to interview Uwe Feucht (Head of Flight Dynam[...] This episode covers my visit at the European Space Agency's (ESA) European Space Operations Centre (ESOC) in Darmstadt,Germany. After a short tour of the facilities with Andreas Schepers I had the chance to interview Uwe Feucht (Head of Flight Dynamics Division) on space flight dynamics and Paolo Ferri (Headof the Solar and Planetary Missions Division) on Mars Express, Venus Express and Rosetta. podcast info@omegataupodcast.net no no     /19/ The Vertical Motion Simulator at NASA Ames http://omegataupodcast.net/2009/10/19-the-vertical-motion-simulator-at-nasa-ames/ http://omegataupodcast.net/2009/10/19-the-vertical-motion-simulator-at-nasa-ames/#comments Tue, 13 Oct 2009 07:38:28 +0000 MaNo http://omegataupodcast.net/?p=103 Bimal Aponso (branch chief for the Aerospace Simulation Research and Development Branch) about the NASA Vertical Motion Simulator at Ames. The VMS is the world's largest flight simulator, and provides unrivaled realism regarding the accelerations and "feeling of real flight" it can create. In the episode we first talk about how the VMS works, and how it is different from other flight simulators. We then cover some of the use cases for VMS (research, astronaut training) and discuss a couple of past research projects where VMS has been used. Finally, we take a tour of the actual simulator, and I get to see the cabin for the cockpits of the Space Shuttle and the Altair Lunar Surface Access Module]]> This episode is a conversation with Bimal Aponso (branch chief for the Aerospace Simulation Research and Development Branch) about the NASA Vertical Motion Simulator at Ames. The VMS is the world’s largest flight simulator, and provides unrivaled realism regarding the accelerations and “feeling of real flight” it can create.
    In the episode we first talk about how the VMS works, and how it is different from other flight simulators. We then cover some of the use cases for VMS (research, astronaut training) and discuss a couple of past research projects where VMS has been used. Finally, we take a tour of the actual simulator, and I get to see the cabin for the cockpits of the Space Shuttle and the Altair Lunar Surface Access Module

    ]]>     http://omegataupodcast.net/2009/10/19-the-vertical-motion-simulator-at-nasa-ames/feed/ 3 0:51:41 This episode is a conversation with Bimal Aponso (branch chief for the Aerospace Simulation Research and Development Branch) about the NASA Vertical Motion Simulator at Ames. The VMS is the world's largest flight simulator, and provides unrivaled re[...] This episode is a conversation with Bimal Aponso (branch chief for the Aerospace Simulation Research and Development Branch) about the NASA Vertical Motion Simulator at Ames. The VMS is the world's largest flight simulator, and provides unrivaled realism regarding the accelerations and "feeling of real flight" it can create. In the episode we first talk about how the VMS works, and how it is different from other flight simulators. We then cover some of the use cases for VMS (research, astronaut training) and discuss a couple of past research projects where VMS has been used. Finally, we take a tour of the actual simulator, and I get to see the cabin for the cockpits of the Space Shuttle and the Altair Lunar Surface Access Module podcast info@omegataupodcast.net no no     /18/ Astrobiology at the NASA Astrobiology Institute http://omegataupodcast.net/2009/09/18-astrobiology-at-the-nasa-astrobiology-institute/ http://omegataupodcast.net/2009/09/18-astrobiology-at-the-nasa-astrobiology-institute/#comments Sun, 20 Sep 2009 07:35:35 +0000 MaNo http://omegataupodcast.net/?p=69 NASA Astrobiology Insititute at NASA Ames Research Center. The conversation comes in two parts. Part one covers the conceptual basics of astrobiology and life: what is life, what are the preconditions for life to exist, how to recognize it, etc. Part two looks at the process of trying to find places in the universe that could host life, primarily astronomical observations and missions to other planets.]]> This episode is a conversation with Dr. Carl Pilcher, the director of the NASA Astrobiology Insititute at NASA Ames Research Center. The conversation comes in two parts. Part one covers the conceptual basics of astrobiology and life: what is life, what are the preconditions for life to exist, how to recognize it, etc. Part two looks at the process of trying to find places in the universe that could host life, primarily astronomical observations and missions to other planets.

    ]]>     http://omegataupodcast.net/2009/09/18-astrobiology-at-the-nasa-astrobiology-institute/feed/ 3 0:48:19 This episode is a conversation with Dr. Carl Pilcher, the director of the NASA Astrobiology Insititute at NASA Ames Research Center. The conversation comes in two parts. Part one covers the conceptual basics of astrobiology and life: what is life, w[...] This episode is a conversation with Dr. Carl Pilcher, the director of the NASA Astrobiology Insititute at NASA Ames Research Center. The conversation comes in two parts. Part one covers the conceptual basics of astrobiology and life: what is life, what are the preconditions for life to exist, how to recognize it, etc. Part two looks at the process of trying to find places in the universe that could host life, primarily astronomical observations and missions to other planets. podcast info@omegataupodcast.net no no     /16/ Radio Astronomy and the ALMA Telescope http://omegataupodcast.net/2009/08/16-radio-astronomy-and-the-alma-telescope/ http://omegataupodcast.net/2009/08/16-radio-astronomy-and-the-alma-telescope/#comments Mon, 10 Aug 2009 17:04:12 +0000 MaNo http://omegataupodcast.net/2009/08/10/16-radio-astronomy-and-the-alma-telescope/ ALMA observatory with ESO's Robert Laing, the European instrument scientist for ALMA. The episode has three parts. The first part talks about the science of radio astronomy: current challenges and physical basics. The second part adresses how observing with radio astronomy actually works: the principles behind telescopes and how they are built and operated. Part three then looks at the ALMA observatory specifically, a new, large sub-millimeter radio interferometer currently built in the Atacama Desert in Chile.]]> This episode is a discussion about radio astronomy and the ALMA observatory with ESO’s Robert Laing, the European instrument scientist for ALMA. The episode has three parts. The first part talks about the science of radio astronomy: current challenges and physical basics. The second part adresses how observing with radio astronomy actually works: the principles behind telescopes and how they are built and operated. Part three then looks at the ALMA observatory specifically, a new, large sub-millimeter radio interferometer currently built in the Atacama Desert in Chile.

    ]]>     http://omegataupodcast.net/2009/08/16-radio-astronomy-and-the-alma-telescope/feed/ 1 1:33:12 This episode is a discussion about radio astronomy and the ALMA observatory with ESO's Robert Laing, the European instrument scientist for ALMA. The episode has three parts. The first part talks about the science of radio astronomy: current challeng[...] This episode is a discussion about radio astronomy and the ALMA observatory with ESO's Robert Laing, the European instrument scientist for ALMA. The episode has three parts. The first part talks about the science of radio astronomy: current challenges and physical basics. The second part adresses how observing with radio astronomy actually works: the principles behind telescopes and how they are built and operated. Part three then looks at the ALMA observatory specifically, a new, large sub-millimeter radio interferometer currently built in the Atacama Desert in Chile. podcast info@omegataupodcast.net no no     /11/ Synchrotron Radiation Science at ESRF http://omegataupodcast.net/2009/03/11-synchrotron-radiation-science-at-esrf/ http://omegataupodcast.net/2009/03/11-synchrotron-radiation-science-at-esrf/#comments Sat, 28 Mar 2009 12:42:57 +0000 MaNo http://omegataupodcast.net/?p=37 European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) in Grenoble, France. I had a chance to talk to Claus Habfast, physicist and head of communications for ESRF. ESRF is an accelerator facility the creates high-energy x-rays that are used for experiments in various areas of science, from biology to physics to materials science and chemistry. In the episode, Claus talks about how ESRF works, highlights a couple of interesting recent experiments and puts ESRF into the context of other accelerator laboratories.]]> This episode is an interesting discussion about the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) in Grenoble, France. I had a chance to talk to Claus Habfast, physicist and head of communications for ESRF. ESRF is an accelerator facility the creates high-energy x-rays that are used for experiments in various areas of science, from biology to physics to materials science and chemistry. In the episode, Claus talks about how ESRF works, highlights a couple of interesting recent experiments and puts ESRF into the context of other accelerator laboratories.

    ]]>     http://omegataupodcast.net/2009/03/11-synchrotron-radiation-science-at-esrf/feed/ 1 1:10:44 This episode is an interesting discussion about the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) in Grenoble, France. I had a chance to talk to Claus Habfast, physicist and head of communications for ESRF. ESRF is an accelerator facility the creat[...] This episode is an interesting discussion about the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) in Grenoble, France. I had a chance to talk to Claus Habfast, physicist and head of communications for ESRF. ESRF is an accelerator facility the creates high-energy x-rays that are used for experiments in various areas of science, from biology to physics to materials science and chemistry. In the episode, Claus talks about how ESRF works, highlights a couple of interesting recent experiments and puts ESRF into the context of other accelerator laboratories. podcast info@omegataupodcast.net no no     /10/ (Marillion) Music Production http://omegataupodcast.net/2009/03/10-marillion-music-production/ http://omegataupodcast.net/2009/03/10-marillion-music-production/#comments Fri, 06 Mar 2009 17:53:42 +0000 MaNo http://omegataupodcast.net/?p=36 Mike Hunter, the producer of Marillion. We discuss various aspects of modern music production, from recording to sudio quality, to effects to mastering and live performances. ]]> This episode is a discussion with Mike Hunter, the producer of Marillion. We discuss various aspects of modern music production, from recording to sudio quality, to effects to mastering and live performances.

    ]]>     http://omegataupodcast.net/2009/03/10-marillion-music-production/feed/ 5 1:16:52 This episode is a discussion with Mike Hunter, the producer of Marillion. We discuss various aspects of modern music production, from recording to sudio quality, to effects to mastering and live performances. This episode is a discussion with Mike Hunter, the producer of Marillion. We discuss various aspects of modern music production, from recording to sudio quality, to effects to mastering and live performances. podcast info@omegataupodcast.net no no     /7/ Flight in a Motorglider (English Only!) http://omegataupodcast.net/2008/12/7-flight-in-a-motorglider-english-only/ http://omegataupodcast.net/2008/12/7-flight-in-a-motorglider-english-only/#comments Wed, 31 Dec 2008 08:36:31 +0000 MaNo http://omegataupodcast.net/?p=27 Episode 1, the flight in the motorglider. Deutsch-Sprechende: Diese Episode nicht runterladen, es ist dasselbe wie in Episode 1, nur auf English!]]> This episode is the English version of Episode 1, the flight in the motorglider.

    Deutsch-Sprechende: Diese Episode nicht runterladen, es ist dasselbe wie in Episode 1, nur auf English!

    The episode is a flight in a self-launching sailplane. I mainly describe take-off and landing. The episode is a mix between narration and live recordings from the cockpit.

    DS during landing. You can clearly see the positively extended flaps and the extended air brakes.
    Before take of, at dawn.
    Detail shot of the 50 hp AE50R rotary engine. The engine stays in the fuselage during operation, only the prop and cooler are extended.
    The cockpit.
    After landing at dawn.
    During climb.
    In front of the trailer, elevator already removed.

    Please ignore this:
    My Podcast Alley feed! {pca-19d037b535124bd167f88aadfdb9d0a3}

    ]]>     http://omegataupodcast.net/2008/12/7-flight-in-a-motorglider-english-only/feed/ 2 0:40:35 This episode is the English version of Episode 1, the flight in the motorglider. Deutsch-Sprechende: Diese Episode nicht runterladen, es ist dasselbe wie in Episode 1, nur auf English! This episode is the English version of Episode 1, the flight in the motorglider. Deutsch-Sprechende: Diese Episode nicht runterladen, es ist dasselbe wie in Episode 1, nur auf English! info@omegataupodcast.net no no     /6/ Computational Thinking http://omegataupodcast.net/2008/12/6-computational-thinking/ http://omegataupodcast.net/2008/12/6-computational-thinking/#comments Sun, 21 Dec 2008 08:13:47 +0000 MaNo http://omegataupodcast.net/?p=25 Jeannette Wing on Computational Thinking. Citing the website of Carnegie Mellon's Center for Computational Thinking website, "computational thinking is a way of solving problems, designing systems, and understanding human behavior that draws on concepts fundamental to computer science.".]]> This episode is a discussion with Jeannette Wing on Computational Thinking. Citing the website of Carnegie Mellon’s Center for Computational Thinking website, “computational thinking is a way of solving problems, designing systems, and understanding human behavior that draws on concepts fundamental to computer science.”. As a consequence of computing being more and more important for today’s science, “computational thinking has to be a fundamental part of the way people think and understand the world.”. Jeannette is a leader in this field, and we discuss various aspect of the topic in this show: what computational thinking is, examples of its importance in various fields of science and strategies about how it can be taught to pupils, students and scientists.

    … and if you liked the music: Portal – Blood Red Tape

    ]]>     http://omegataupodcast.net/2008/12/6-computational-thinking/feed/ 4 0:42:51 This episode is a discussion with Jeannette Wing on Computational Thinking. Citing the website of Carnegie Mellon's Center for Computational Thinking website, "computational thinking is a way of solving problems, designing systems, and understanding[...] This episode is a discussion with Jeannette Wing on Computational Thinking. Citing the website of Carnegie Mellon's Center for Computational Thinking website, "computational thinking is a way of solving problems, designing systems, and understanding human behavior that draws on concepts fundamental to computer science.". podcast info@omegataupodcast.net no no     /5/ Earthrace – Around the World in a Powerboat http://omegataupodcast.net/2008/11/5-earthrace-around-the-world-in-a-powerboat/ http://omegataupodcast.net/2008/11/5-earthrace-around-the-world-in-a-powerboat/#comments Sat, 29 Nov 2008 09:02:54 +0000 MaNo http://omegataupodcast.net/?p=20 Earthrace. Earthrace has broken the world record for circumnavigation of the world with a powerboat.]]> This episode is a conversation with Pete Bethune, the skipper of Earthrace. Earthrace has broken the world record for circumnavigation of the world with a powerboat. They did it being CO2-neutral and by using as many eco-friendly resources as possible, spreading the message that being ecological doesn’t mean to go back to the stone age and not have fun anymore. In the episode, Pete talks about the environmental background as well as the fun, challenges and scares of circumnavigating the globe in a powerboat; he also describes the boat itself, with its special “wave-piercing” hull.

    ]]>     http://omegataupodcast.net/2008/11/5-earthrace-around-the-world-in-a-powerboat/feed/ 0 0:42:04 This episode is a conversation with Pete Bethune, the skipper of Earthrace. Earthrace has broken the world record for circumnavigation of the world with a powerboat. This episode is a conversation with Pete Bethune, the skipper of Earthrace. Earthrace has broken the world record for circumnavigation of the world with a powerboat. podcast info@omegataupodcast.net no no     /4/ Commercial Space and SpaceShipOne http://omegataupodcast.net/2008/10/4-commercial-space-and-space-ship-one/ http://omegataupodcast.net/2008/10/4-commercial-space-and-space-ship-one/#comments Tue, 28 Oct 2008 21:17:24 +0000 MaNo http://omegataupodcast.net/?p=19 SpaceShipOne with Dan Linehan, author of SpaceShipOne - An Illustrated History, a beautiful book explaing all aspects of this magnificient flying machine. ]]> In this episode Markus discusses commercial suborbital space flight and SpaceShipOne with Dan Linehan, author of SpaceShipOne – An Illustrated History, a beautiful book explaing all aspects of this magnificient flying machine.

    In the episode we cover history, technical background, flight testing and the (successful!) record attempt of SpaceShipOne as part of the Ansari X-Prize. We also talk about commercial suborbital space flight in general.

    ]]>     http://omegataupodcast.net/2008/10/4-commercial-space-and-space-ship-one/feed/ 1 0:52:45 In this episode Markus discusses commercial suborbital space flight and SpaceShipOne with Dan Linehan, author of SpaceShipOne - An Illustrated History, a beautiful book explaing all aspects of this magnificient flying machine. In this episode Markus discusses commercial suborbital space flight and SpaceShipOne with Dan Linehan, author of SpaceShipOne - An Illustrated History, a beautiful book explaing all aspects of this magnificient flying machine. podcast info@omegataupodcast.net no no