A remarkable number of different flow phenomena contribute critically to the proper
functioning of the hearing and balance senses, both of which are hosted by the inner ear …

This paper describes the development and application of a Parametric Model at Canadian
National Railway (CN) for use in rail capacity planning. The Parametric Capacity Model is a …

BPPV is a mechanical disorder caused by the displacement of otolith debris into the
semicircular canals. The treatment involves different repositioning maneuvers to bring the …

In our daily life, small flows in the semicircular canals (SCCs) of the inner ear displace a
sensory structure called the cupula which mediates the transduction of head angular …

We present an experimental model for a semicircular canal with canalithiasis. Canalithiasis
is a pathological condition where free-floating particles disturb the flow field in the …

Purpose: The vestibular system is the part of the inner ear responsible for balance. Vertigo
and dizziness are generally caused by vestibular disorders and are very common symptoms …

We present a computational study of the fluid dynamics in healthy semicircular canals
(SCCs) and the utricle. The SCCs are the primary sensors for angular velocity and are …

Objectives: Canalith repositioning procedures to treat benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
are often applied following standardized criteria, without considering the possible …

Balance is achieved and maintained by a balance system called a labyrinth that is
composed of three semicircular canals and the otolith organs that sense linear gravity and …

The vestibular receptor of cupula acts an important role in maintaining body balance.
However, the cupula buried in the semicircular canals (SCCs) will be destroyed if it is …