All
ski tracks are closely
bunched prior
to 17 m
Ski
tracks are widely
spaced after
17 m
¥Positions at bottom of hill are much
farther apart than at top of
hill.
¥Final positions of skis are very sensitive
to their initial positions.
¥If there is uncertainty in initial position,
the final position is unpredictable.
¥Example of Chaotic System
¥The Atmosphere is Chaotic!
Lorenz
1993