pendulation
A theory, initially proposed by H. Simroth, that the earth not only rotates on its axis and revolves around the sun, but also has a slower swinging movement like a pendulum.
Noun
- A theory, initially proposed by H. Simroth, that the earth not only rotates on its axis and revolves around the sun, but also has a slower swinging movement like a pendulum.
- Not only is the geographical distribution of creatures now living explained by the pendulation theory, but also the geological periods themselves. - 1908, H. Simroth, “The Pendulation Theory in relation to Geographical...
- With this "pendulation theory," says the Scientific American, is associated the hypothesis that all animal life originated near the ten-degree meridian (the equater of the pendulation axis), which passes through central...
- This, according to him, is combined with the pendulation movement , the result being that the path of the pole is like the projected thread of a screw of which the axis is the meridian 10 ° E. - 1914 September 4, Joseph...
- The act of swinging like a pendulum, as of cargo being transported by crane
- Load pendulation has long been a problem for all floating cranes transferring containers . The unloading rate is adversely affected by load pendulation which also creates hazards to personnel and equipment . - 1977,...
- In fact , it can be shown that a winch , which really does provide constant tension will not damp pendulation . - 1979, 1979, “Load Pendulation Stabilizer”, in Navy Technical Disclosure Bulletin, volume 4, page 70:
- Typical crane configuarion attempt to reduce the pendulation in the cargo with a Rider Block Tagline System (RBTS), as illustrated in Figure 1. - 2000, M.S. Baptista, B.R. Hunt, C. Gregogi, E. Ottt, and J.A. Yorke,...
- Vacillation between states, especially between reliving a trauma and relaxation.
- In trauma work, pendulation describes the process of repeatedly going in and coming out of traumatic material. - 2009, Svagito Liebermeister, The Zen Way of Counseling, page 127:
- The essence of pendulation is to avoid circling only within one side. It means the swinging back and forth between my point of view and that of the other or of one concept and another. - 2009, Thomas. M. Pick, Anne...
- Pendulation is a somatic therapy tool that can help you cope with the distress and discomfort that may arise when healing from trauma . - 2022, Jordan Dann ·, Somatic Therapy for Healing Trauma: