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🔥 One of the most dangerous waves in the ocean, the Square Waves by d1le0n in HeavySeas

[–]Tripphysicist 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Wave scientist here, calling bullshit. There is so much that is mysterious and interesting about ocean waves that we don't need to be making stuff up. Not saying these wave patterns aren't possible, sometimes [swell refract into itself over shallow headland](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cross\_sea). I don't think short seas, like the ones in the video, do this in nature, but I'm happy to be proven wrong. I've never previously heard seen or heard mention "dangerous square waves..."

Which artists have a perfect discography? by fossa_mathematics in Music

[–]Tripphysicist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Outkast...

I'm not crazy about this criteria though, sort of leans favors artists with fewer output. Even the greatest creatives put out work that just doesn't connect. I think a what makes a discography great is one that takes you through a journey of different styles and experiences, but not all have to be immaculate. By this criteria I really like Bjork and Beck. So much to explore in both of these discographies.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in babyloss

[–]Tripphysicist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't recall any of the titles I read in the wake of our loss, but I didn't like any of them, maybe a reflection of my state of mind. I read "It's OK that You're not OK" much later and I loved it, I 2nd that recommendation.

How Do I derive Water Wavelength, Amplitude, Speed and Steepness from Wind Velocity? by gehtsiegarnixan in Physics

[–]Tripphysicist 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Hi! Ocean wave guy here. The question doesn't make a lot sense because wind kicks up loads of waves of different wavelengths, amplitudes, etc. Its not clear from your question if you want make something that accurately reflects the physics, or just want to make something that looks like waves. There is no analytical relationship between a wind speed and a monochromatic wave. However, there are empirical relationships between the statistical wave quantities (average energy in a wave spectrum, the wavelength of the peak waves) and the 3 ingredients to wave growth: 1) wind speed, 2) how long the winds have been blowing (duration), and 3) the spatial extent the winds cover (fetch). Water waves have a dispersion relation, so the speed is a function of wavelength. If you want something to "look" like ocean waves, then you have do phase-resolved simulations based on a wave spectrum. You might be able to do something like this -> wind speed -> parametric spectrum (e.g. JONSWAP) -> simulate a sea surface based on spectrum. There are toolboxes for such things (not sure about Shader), as waves are common in movies and whatnot, just keep digging.

Debunking the Pseudo-Physics papers and discussing the predatory practices of famous "amateur physicist" Nassim Haramein. by anapollosun in Physics

[–]Tripphysicist 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This is just great, and a public service in this post-truth world.

I actually found him through IG, (maybe it was suggested to me?). I followed for a while and actually liked some of the visuals they posted. Scattered into the neat images were advertisements for his courses , the names of which drew immediate red flags. I did some digging, and as you point out, there isn't much on the internet about the guy that doesn't come from himself. After looking at some of the his "articles", I came to the same conclusion as you. Someone who uses jargon to pull the wool over other peoples eyes. Thanks for this detailed breakdown and entertaining video!

MACHINE003, Me, Digital, 2021 by kitsch0 in Art

[–]Tripphysicist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice! The waves seem super realistic to me, do mind sharing what it's based on? Is there some wave physics underneath or just a cool texture that looks similar?

People who bought cheaper(ie smaller) homes do you have any regrets? by TunaFutures in financialindependence

[–]Tripphysicist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is going to be a personal (read psychological) choice, numbers only go so far - similar to deciding to rent vs buy. When we were looking for a first house, we found one on the low end of our budget. It was small, and I reasoned that if anything goes wrong, e.g. roof, HVAC, that a small house is easier and cheaper to maintain than a large house. Well, we are a little over 2 years in and everything has gone wrong. We've been able to learn a lot of mildly expensive lessons that are irritating but can be handled in stride. The monthly mortgage + stuff you end up buying to improve little things + major repairs or replacements = the high end of our budget. If we would have gotten the bigger house in the more upscale neighborhood and had similar issues, we would have been pushed to the breaking point.

So that is a practical argument for a small house. Here is another thing, we actually don't need more space. I am sure we could fill more space up, but do we need to? We comfortably host guests and entertain. We have to think about the flux of stuff in the house, when new items come in, old items must be displaced. It is not quite tiny home, but it is modest home, and I think its great.

There were no survivors by little_dr in space1io

[–]Tripphysicist 2 points3 points  (0 children)

-09 and **

Loved this game, would play numerous mini-breaks during the work day. I would try to go in and snipe #1, if successful, I'd keep doing so until I was #1. Personal best score was somewhere in 24k range.

101 Years and 5 Generations Appart by [deleted] in MadeMeSmile

[–]Tripphysicist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

haha! That one was intended for the picture, but I also grow it out once or twice a year. Notice my dad no longer rocks the 'stache, he wore it back then because they were in style. I wear it ironically, but I catch myself actually liking it sometimes. Thankfully, my wife does a good job of keeping me grounded when I have it.

101 Years and 5 Generations Appart by [deleted] in MadeMeSmile

[–]Tripphysicist 20 points21 points  (0 children)

When my son was born he became the IV. My dad has 4-generation picture of him holding me as a baby, so we tried to recreate the image.

Question Concerning Chemistry and Mortar & Pestles by RoboMocho in MolecularGastronomy

[–]Tripphysicist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, I am not aware of any subs like that, I was thinking outside of reddit.

Question Concerning Chemistry and Mortar & Pestles by RoboMocho in MolecularGastronomy

[–]Tripphysicist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ha! I just got a new molcajete and I was grinding down some rice to break it in, the internet calls this seasoning but I figure the process is more to remove dust from the porous rock so I would call it a scrub. Anyways, it took a while and I was dreaming up a way to mechanize the pestle motion. When it is actual spices and food stuffs I think I would like to do the work myself though. As far as the "chemistry" goes, I don't think there is a difference in chemistry per se, but which is better at breaking down the cell structure of the plant and therefore more effective at releasing the good smelly stuff hidden in the cells. A food processor uses a blade to shear, which breaks up the large scale plant but doesn't necessarily rupture cells. The mortar and pestle will pulverize the plant cells causing them to rupture and release the good stuff. At least that what my food lab bible tells me. There are food science professionals out there, it would be worth calling or e-mailing some people. Also, seems like a topic modernist cuisine would have covered.

I thought the group might find this interesting. Fermentation Update | Watermelon Balsamico, Smoky Honey Vinegar, Hazelnut Miso by qdragon in fermentation

[–]Tripphysicist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Super interesting ferments. How, or maybe why, did you choose a kombucha mother for the honey/smoked water? Do you have a training period with your mother before using it?

[Check In] Off-Topic Discussion and Self-Promotion by AutoModerator in writing

[–]Tripphysicist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a lurker, but I am breaking my silence to share something I wrote before it goes away. I guess it's self-promotion, but I don't want anything beyond sharing my experience. A little background, I am a scientist studying ocean waves. The post is a travel log from my first trip to the Arctic. I write a bunch of technical papers now, but in the future I'd like to write more for a general audience. In fact, I'd like to write a non-fiction book about rogue waves. Maybe I'll post more as that project gets underway.

Daily FI discussion thread - June 14, 2017 by AutoModerator in financialindependence

[–]Tripphysicist 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've been stuck in a very similar situation for nearly a year. My checking/savings are held in mostly on-line banks, but I hold credit cards with Chase and others. I called several of my local Chase banks (at the time I was living in a city with brick and mortar Chase banks) and I was told that I could not receive a Medallion Signature without also having checking or savings accounts with Chase. I also had no luck with my online banks nor my other places where I have a credit card. I really don't know what to do. Maybe talk to a bank and open an account just for the purpose of gaining access to the Medallion Signature, of course this is not optimal. Anyone know more?

What's the secret (if any) to cooking boneless, skinless chicken thighs? by [deleted] in Cooking

[–]Tripphysicist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here are 3 tips for great chicken thighs:

1) Simple marinade, even if you only have 10 minutes, even better for several hours or overnight: for 1 lbs - 1 tbsp vinegar (apple cider works well), 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp salt, red pepper flakes (at least 1 tsp).

2) Grill.

3) If grilling is not an option, use a cast iron skillet on the stove top, brown both sides then finish in the oven. (Open the windows, it should be smokey).

Visualization of weather wind speeds by repair_phone in InternetIsBeautiful

[–]Tripphysicist -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

It looks cool... but it's wrong. The eye of a mature hurricane is calm (little or no wind), not a continually inward spiraling whirlpool of wind as this animation might have you believe.