Generalized Symetery

With the advent of the mixed-rigged Generalized Symmetry & Heterogeneous Engineering vessel no rowers were need which allowed for room for adequate food stores for longer voyages. King John II convened social engineering to solve the complexities of long distance navigation. The Case of Portuguese Expansion Christopher Fick, History & Interpretation of Innovation Spring 2013 The evolution of ship design from galley to caravel proved to be more suitable for off- shore exploration. to Sc A network of artifacts and inventions were made to aide astronomical navigation: alidade, quadrant and astroblade. The availability of the magnetic com- pass allowed more accurate navigation methods in the absence of clear skies. T. P Sc The Canary Currents assist travel toward he south west but make it difficult to Sc return using the same route. A show of force in the Indian Ocean was necessary for Portuguese control. T Se P Sc Advent of the mixed-rigged sailing vessel allowed for greater endurance and seaworthiness. The hostile Muslim traders in India organized and controlled the Indian Ocean section of the spice trade. P Sc A "scientific commission" converted the scientific Volta will convert the Portuguese wind, currents and capes to a navigable force. knowledge into widely applicable practices. The evolution of the galley reduced the amount of crew needed to sustain travel over distance. Se T There is always the danger that the associated entities that constitute a piece of technology will be dissociated in the face of a stronger and hostile system. C Technology S Social e Economic P Political oc Scientific 262