Abstract: A unique nondimensional scheme that employs a sourcetosubstrate “area ratioâ€‌ (e.g., footprint), has been utilized for analytically determining the steadystate temperature field within a centrallyheated, cuboidal heat ...

Abstract: The Tesla valve is a passivetype check valve used for flow control in microor minichannel systems for a variety of applications. Although the design and effectiveness of a singular Tesla valve is somewhat well understood, ...

Abstract: The Southern Alps Experiment is being mounted to study the influence of New Zealand's Southern Alps on local weather and climate. This paper describes these alpine influences and outlines proposed field and modeling ...