Essays about: "Cross-country skiing"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 21 essays containing the words Cross-country skiing.

  1. 1. Elite Athletes’ Travel Behaviour to/from Sport Events : A Case Study of Biathlon

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekonomi, geografi, juridik och turism

    Author : Marie Lerho; [2024]
    Keywords : transportation; sport tourism; elite athletes; environmental sustainability; travel behaviour; public transportation; environmental concern; value-action gap; high-cost situation;

    Abstract : This thesis analyses how elite athletes travel to/from sport events and which barriers prevent them from engaging in a more sustainable travel behaviour. For this purpose, unstructured interviews with elite athletes were conducted to gain an in-depth understanding about travel experiences and decision-making from elite athletes’ perspective. READ MORE

  3. 2. Evaluation of Numerically Developed Models of an ECB for Estimating the Braking Torque on the SkiCrosser

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Filip Andersson; William Marin; [2023]
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    Abstract : Cross-country skiing is a popular method of exercising that builds strength, stamina and engages the entire body. As cross-country skiing requires snow to be present, it is typically only performed during the winter, resulting in a rather limited way of exercising. READ MORE

  4. 3. Value of Recreation in A Urban Forest : A Contingent Valuation Method Approach

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

    Author : Anton Furufors; [2023]
    Keywords : Urban Forest; Recreation; Willingness-to-pay; Contingent valuation Method; CVM;

    Abstract : The objective of this study was to estimate willingness-to-pay the population in Luleå is putting on the possibility to do recreation and outdoor life activities in an urban forest. The study has been limited to the area Ormberget-Herstölandet. READ MORE

  5. 4. Winter tourism in the European Alps, a balance between environment and society. : A case study about Obertauern in the face of climate change.

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för geografi

    Author : Amrei Aubrunner; [2023]
    Keywords : Climate change; winter-based tourism; ski areas; adaptation; mitigation; sustainable development; key stakeholders; Sustainable Development Goals;

    Abstract : Climate change is a global phenomenon that affects various industries worldwide. One of the most affected industries is the snow-based industry, which includes skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, winter sports, and related tourism and hospitality sectors. READ MORE

  6. 5. Skibot 1.0, a Poling Cross-Country Skiing Robot

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för system- och rymdteknik

    Author : Otto Kalliorinne; [2022]
    Keywords : Coordinate frame; Direction cosines; ZMP; GPS; DOF; SMC; Fuzzy logic; DC-motor; UART; I2C; Microcontroller;

    Abstract : This thesis project covers the development of a cross country skiing robot, with the purpose of being used as an instrument for measuring gliding properties of skis. The robot used in total 4 servomotors to control the motion of right and left arms with poles attached. READ MORE