http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/math_science/ Mac OS X downloads provided by Apple. en-us Copyright 2009, Apple Inc. downloads@apple.com Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:25:05 PST Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:25:05 PST Mac OS X - Math & Science In house http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss/ http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/math_science/diversity.html Simple data entry and analysis for ecology. About Diversity
A new tool for entering and inspecting ecological data, and for measuring the diversity of ecological communities. Spreadsheets have long been the standard tool for ecological data entry, but spreadsheets are cumbersome for working with these data. Diversity makes it quick to enter your data and to see the composition of your samples. Standard measures of diversity, including both individual-based and sample-based rarefaction, are made blazingly fast.]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/math_science/solareclipsemaestro.html Controls up to 4 USB or Firewire connected cameras during an eclipse so that you can be free to concentrate on observing the event visually. About Solar Eclipse Maestro
Controls up to 4 USB or Firewire connected cameras during an eclipse so that you can be free to concentrate on observing the event visually. Actions can be preprogrammed according to a script. Observer position (latitude and longitude coordinates, altitude) is used to calculate local circumstances so that camera actions can be referenced to specific eclipse events. Refraction, lunar limb profile effects, and deltaT correction supported.

Sun/Moon diagram and large event countdown display. Eclipse color coded map with mouse-over geographic cursor coordinates and eclipse duration info to indicate where to move to increase your eclipse duration. A mid eclipse diagram at the mouse-over location can also be displayed.

- Live View (Lv) mode support on Nikon cameras to allow easier focussing.
- Night vision mode to preserve your dark adaptation for totality.
- Exposure Calculator to find the best exposure for each eclipse event.
- Support for all Nikon and canon DSLRs.]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/math_science/calcloop.html A calculation software for expressions. About CalcLoop
Multiple expressions, which include math or file reading functions, can be calculated consecutively by specifying the range of the loop variable and specifying parameters.

- Calculate multiple expressions and display results
- Specify range of loop variable, and parameters
- A lot of functions (math, file/array reading and so on)
- Various expression headers
- Specify output formats (Integer, Real, Strings)
- Global variables and Initializer for them
- Reserve expressions and constants that are often used<
- File output with RTF or Standard TEXT format ]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/math_science/stillingersdosagecalculator.html Stillinger’s Dosage Calculator is a veterinary drug dosage calculator designed to make daily repetitive tasks fast and easy. About Stillinger’s Dosage Calculator
Can calculate dosages for virtually every drug found in the average veterinary hospital. SDC is a indispensable tool for the relief or mobile doctor.

- Double precision floating point integers used for mathematics gives SDC the highest accuracy.
- Maximum Dosage Protocol prevents overdose. Maximum patient safety is achieved.
- Expired Drug Protocol monitors lot number and expiration date. SDC will not calculate a dosage for expired drugs.
- “Smart fields”. Only numbers are allowed where numbers go.
- “Two Step Technology” (c) The only two step drug dosage calculator on the market.
- Supporting calculators include dosage range, fluids, dextrose solutions, drip rate, whole blood transfusion, surface area, nutrition, and cost analysis. ]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/math_science/qlfits.html A QuickLook generator for Flexible Image Transport System (FITS) files. About QLFits
Provides a quick access to FITS headers right in your Finder. It gives a quick summary of the most important information, and colorizes the keywords/values/comments. In case it detects a file created by the European Southern Observatory, it also provides web links to program’s abstract, weather conditions and more.]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/math_science/calculus.html Currency-converting capabilities etc. About Calculus
Useful calculator that besides the usual converting functions (Temperature, Pressure, Speed etc.) handles currency-convertion. If used only to get x-rates from the Net, it is a freeware application.

- Double display in conversion mode: it shows both the entity converting from (i.e. currency, degrees etc) and the entity converting to.
- Updating x-rates from the Net.
- Base-rates management for particular currencies.
- Auto Decimals-Management for particular currencies.
- Delta variation in currency calculation.
- Saving and printing functions.]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/math_science/mricrogl.html Explore 3D images of the brain and body. Real time rendering allows you to visualize anatomy. About MRIcroGL
A program designed to display 3D medical imaging. By using your computer’s graphics card, it can allow real-time interactive rendering. It includes scripts to show you some of the many effects. The software comes with sample MRI and CT scans, as well the 3D photographs from the visible human project. You can interactively adjust the color, transparency and orientation of the images, and create cut-away images that reveal underlying structures. A useful tool for learning about anatomy.]]> Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/math_science/crystaldiffract.html Interactive software for simulating, measuring and understanding x-ray and neutron powder diffraction patterns from crystal structures. About CrystalDiffract
A user-friendly, elegant program for working with x-ray and neutron powder diffraction patterns from crystals.

CrystalDiffract can simulate and visualize diffraction patterns from any CrystalMaker binary file. You can manipulate patterns in real time, with extensive control over all aspects of the diffraction experiment - plus the ability to edit site occupancies and lattice parameters.

CrystalDiffract lets you display multiple diffraction patterns (simulated and real) in the same window. You can also simulate multi-phase mixtures (with variable phase proportions), plus energy-dispersive and time-of-flight diffraction. A free Demonstration Version is available.]]> Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/math_science/astrograv.html A program for studying how objects move and interact under the force of gravity. About AstroGrav
A program that allows you to study how astronomical objects move and interact under the force of gravity. It features superb interactive 3D graphics which allow you to move around within an astronomical system that you are viewing, while watching how it evolves with the passage of time.

A wide variety of sample files are provided, including Solar System, space mission and abstract systems, and these enable you to experiment with AstroGrav without having to go to the trouble of entering your own data. The comprehensive editing facilities allow you to either create your own astronomical systems or to modify existing ones, and provide you with an almost endless scope for experimentation and investigation.]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/math_science/simpledemviewer.html Browses DEM data as elevation color maps. Creates bird-eye views, Mercator and other projection maps, profiles, and more. About SimpleDEMViewer
Browses DEM (Digital Elevation Model) data as pictures. It displays color elevation map with shading. It supports gtopo30, etopo2, etopo5, globe, srtm, srtm dted, hydro1k and many bil form data. User should prepare those data separately. You can make bird-eye views, stereographs, profiles, Mercator projection maps, corn projection maps, orthographic projection maps and azimuthal equidistant projection maps.

You can create memos, routes and areas on maps. You can show pictures, movies or web pages linked to any places on the earth using memo function. ]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/math_science/trishear3d.html 3D Forward Trishear modeling About Trishear3D
A program to run forward fault related fold models. Trishear3D is free for academics. For consulting, please contact me. This program is for earth scientists or anyone interested in large fault related deformation]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/math_science/dxtoolbox.html Shortwave radio propagation forecasting. About DX ToolBox
Searches the web for you, gathering information on solar and geomagnetic conditions that affect radio propagation. It also features several propagation forecasting tools, allowing you to quickly and easily estimate current HF (Shortwave) propagation conditions between any two locations in the world. It’s ideal for the ham radio operator, shortwave listener, or other radio enthusiast.

It displays in real-time the following important readings:
- Solar Flux
- A-Index
- K-Index
- Solar Flux
- Sun Spot Number
- X-Ray Flux levels
- X-Ray flares
- Solar Wind
- Earth’s Magnetic Field
- Proton and Electron Flux levels
- Radio Blackout conditions
- Geomagnetic Storm conditions
- VHF Packet Propagation Map
- Many more features]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/math_science/clcgenomicsworkbench.html CLC Genomics Workbench is the most user-friendly and powerful Next Generation Sequencing application in the market. About CLC Genomics Workbench
Using super-fast, integrated, high-performance computing algorithms, CLC Genomics Workbench sets a new standard for desktop based reference assembly and de novo assembly of SOLiD, Solexa, 454, and Helicos sequencing data# De novo assembly of Sanger, 454, Solexa, Helicos, and SOLiD data
- Reference assembly of Sanger, 454, Solexa, Helicos, and SOLiD sequencing data
- Assembly of genomes of any size (only limited by RAM available)
- Assembly of standard read data and support for assembly of paired end reads / mate pair reads of any sequencing technology
- Advanced graphical tools for the detection of large scale mutations/rearrangements like inversions, translocations, duplications, and deletions
- Support for multiplex sequencing using 454, Solexa, or SOLiD technology
- Integration with CLC bio’s High Performance Computing solutions, making assemblies very fast
- Many more features.]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/math_science/riskengine.html Analysis for iWork Numbers and Microsoft Excel 2008. About Risk Engine
Links into your iWork Numbers models to allow you to run detailed Monte Carlo analyses with multiple inputs and outputs. The input values for the Monte-Carlo simulation can be directly modified by the user within the Numbers interface to allow for maximum flexibility within the simulation.]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/math_science/macgde.html A set of programs for multiple sequence alignment and analysis with an expandable user interface. About MacGDE
A set of programs for multiple sequence alignment and analysis. The programs use an expandable user interface which allows the addition of external analysis functions without any rewriting of code. The system supports several data types, nucleic and amino acid sequences, text, and masking sequence, and three forms of color highlighting. The system has several external analysis functions included for such things as automated alignment, searching, homology recognition, and phylogenetic analysis.]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/math_science/clcdnaworkbench.html Bioinformatics program for advanced DNA sequence analysis. About CLC DNA Workbench
This 30 days fully functional demo of CLC DNA Workbench provides a wide range of advanced DNA sequence analyses, and is based on the same user-friendly and integrated software environment as CLC Free Workbench.

Some analyses are:
- Assembly of DNA sequencing data
- Graphically and algorithmically advanced primer design
- Molecular cloning
- Fully integrated 1D DNA Gel Simulator
- Automatic SNP annotation of sequences
- Two types of alignments
- Phylogenetics
- Motif search (known patterns)
- Motif search using regular expressions
- Many more features]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/math_science/clcproteinworkbench.html Bioinformatics program for advanced protein sequence analysis. About CLC Protein Workbench
About CLC Protein Workbench This 30 days of fully functional demo includes a vast amount of advanced protein sequence analyses — all analyses are integrated in one single user-friendly and intuitive software application.

Some analyses are
- Integrated 3D molecular viewer
- Two types of alignments
- Phylogenetics
- Secondary protein structure prediction
- Signal Peptide Prediction (SignalP)
- Transmembrane helix prediction (TMHMM)
- Motif search (known patterns)
- Motif search using regular expressions
- Motif search using ProSite patterns
- Many more features]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/math_science/clcrnaworkbench.html Bioinformatics program for advanced RNA sequence analysis. About CLC RNA Workbench
A bioinformatics program for advanced RNA sequence analysis. All analyses are fully integrated in one single, user-friendly, and intuitive software application.

Some analyses are:
- Secondary structure prediction
- Graphical view and editing of secondary structure
- Tabular view of structures and energy contributions
- Symbolic representation in sequence view
- Pattern search
- BLAST searches
- General sequence analyses
- Nucleotide analyses
- Sequence alignment
- Dot plots
- Virtual gel viewer]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/math_science/clcsequenceviewer.html Bioinformatics program for basic DNA and protein sequence analysis. About CLC Sequence Viewer
Creates a software environment enabling users to make basic bioinformatics analyses and smooth data management, combined with excellent graphical viewing and output options.

Some bioinformatics features are:
- GenBank searching and viewing (linear and circular views)
- Multiple alignment of DNA, RNA and proteins (two alignment algorithms)
- Advanced alignment editing and sequence editing
- Joining multiple alignments and multiple sequences into one
- Open reading frame determination
- Translation from DNA to proteins (all genetic translation tables)
- Reports with residue composition, molecular weight and iso electric point (for proteins)
- Many more features]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/math_science/acprocessorsuite.html Collection of Quartz Composer Plugins: ACPlotter, ACSignalEnhancer, ACStructureTools. About ACProcessorSuite
A suite of custom plugins for Apple’s Quartz Composer, a realtime visual programming environment that comes free with Mac OS X (Developer Tools).

The suite contains:
- ACPlotter: An Oscillator-like Line-Renderer, extremely useful to visualize a value, that is changing over time. Just hook it up to an LFO to see what it’s doing.
- ACStructureTools: Pop & push for structures (= QC Arrays)
- ACSignalEnhancer: Various smoothing & scaling algorithms to improve (for example) incoming sensory data. With ACSignalEnhancer it is easily possible to scale values from a range of say 100 .. 255 to e.g. -1 .. +1. Supported modes are: Raw, Average, Smooth, Relative, Drop.
- ACAverage: Smoothing values by averaging (like ACSignalEnhancer, but with much less options and easier to use)
- ACInputMerger: Logic input selector (forward input A or B)
- ACNumberStore: Delay patch (stores & outputs the previous value)

Install:
- Unpack .zip file
- Copy “ACProcessorSuite.plugin” to “~/Library/Graphics/Quartz Composer Plug-Ins/” (Create this directory if necessary).
- Restart QuartzComposer. You will find the new plugins under the Category (“Plug-Ins”)

Uninstall:
- Delete “~/Library/Graphics/Quartz Composer Plug-Ins/ACProcessorSuite.plugin” ]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PST