The Walkie-Talkie Skyscraped
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London loves to rename its buildings.
Introduction
How close is the shape to parabolic? This is exactly the behaviour we want from our satellite dishes, not so much from our architecture.
Guiding Questions
- What mathematical models apply to this situation?
- What data do you need to collect and how will you analyze it?
- What assumptions are you making in your mathematical model?
- How can you validate your mathematical conclusions?
- What are the limitations of your approach?
Key Mathematical Concepts
Geometry
Architecture
Engineering
Parabolic Reflectors