Record

RefNoDRW/1/1/29
LevelFile
TitleMiscellaneous Research filed by Douglas Robert Wilkie
CreatorWilkie; Douglas Robert (1922 - 1998); physiologist
Date1959-1970
DescriptionFile previously titled 'Miscellaneous Research', organised into two folders, dated and labelled by Wilkie as containing research work on the following:

Folder 1
Energy stored in S. E. C.
Investigation of E. I. Harrison's method of parting
Equations for student isometric lever
KCL entry, some Boyle & Conway calculations
The most economical speed for a boat
Generalised Hills equation
Flow through horizontal & vertical pipes
Circuit for galvanometer calibrator
Calculations of thickness & resistance of gold leaf, for calibrating thermopiles
Heat loss connections: comparison of true area with the trapezoid approximation
Design of a kicking strap
Capacitance isotonic lever
Characteristic equation, energy production expressed as a function of tension
Calculation of regressors constrained to pass through a known origin
Michael's equation applied to active state curve
Correlation between two markers in practical examination
Numerical model of counter current flow
Miles per gallon of fat in bicycling
Water flow in vertical pipe
Lecture on physics of sailing
Attempt to explain 3/4 law by alveoli of constant size
Isotonic lever with bent arms
Flow through flexible pipe
Theory of dye-dilution method
Recalibration of rangefinder as sextant
Forces in lung
Again-theory of dye dilution method
Set up for ECG & mechanical recording

Folder 2
Various criteria for fast and slow muscle
Production of O2 by electrolysis
Can shaped pulley
Reynolds No for flight by models etc
ECG recording on gramophone record
Force platform
Running speed vs duration
Perspective drawing
Rounding of digits
Desing of "Look Bucket"
Extent1 File
FormatTypescript
Manuscript
PhysicalDescriptionCarbon
Ink on paper
AccessStatusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA4874Wilkie; Douglas Robert (1922 - 1998); physiologist1922 - 1998
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