The End of the Universe: Trefil's Theories on and Ending Involving Fire Verses Ice
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A 4 page discussion of the question of whether our universe will end in fire or ice. The author reviews the predictions of James S. Trefil to conclude that there is no definitive answer as to whether the universe will ultimately end in fire or ice, only speculation and opinion. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPuniver.rtf

The Future of Space Exploration
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A 5 page paper which discusses the future of space exploration. The paper also briefly discusses the history of space exploration. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAspace.rtf

The Night Sky: A Simultaneous Window Into the Past and Present
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A 4 page overview of several basic astronomical phenomena. The author explains how eclipses occur and why they are limited to only a few per year. The paper then progresses on to an examination of the contention that when we look to the night sky we are not only seeing the present but also the past. The characteristics of light are used to explain this contention. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PPastrn2.rtf

The Phenomenon of Lightning
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7 pages in length. A complete discussion of lightning including : what it is, negative cloud-to-ground flashes, return strokes, ball lightning, and more. The problem meterologists have with regard to lightning's predictability is emphasized. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Lightnin.wps

The Relevance of SETI
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This 4 page paper looks at SETI and how it plays a role in man's search for life in the universe. The Rare Earth Hypothesis is also explored. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA329SET.rtf

The Use of Radio Astronomy to Search for New Planets
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This 10 page paper provides an overview of radio astronomy, what it is and when it came about. Newly discovered planets are discussed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: SA247ra.rtf

Weather Satellites
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A 4 page paper discussing today’s meteorological satellites. Whereas the earliest weather satellites held only black and white cameras and little else in the way of monitoring equipment or devices, today’s meteorological satellites not only provide greatly improved weather information, they also monitor a variety of atmospheric environmental conditions. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KSweathSat.rtf

Wind Shears
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7 pages in length. Wind shears, also known as microbursts, are sudden and dramatic changes in the speed or direction of the wind. While most travel in a horizontal direction, there are wind shears which travel vertically; it is these that are particularly dangerous to aircraft that are taking off or landing, when correction is almost impossible due to their low altitude. This is an interesting topic and includes 9 sources in the bibliography.
Filename: JGAwndsh.wps