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Dedication
As I complete this book, it is but days after the destruction of Space Shuttle Columbia and I feel a deep sense of profound loss at this tragedy. I worked with Dr. Kalpana Chawla at the Numerical Aerodynamic Simulation (NAS) Facility at NASA Ames Research Center during the 1990s. I remember her pioneering spirit, great heart, warm smile, and brilliant mind. She was an inspiration to all of us at the NAS Facility and to many worldwide. This book is dedicated to her.