Essays about: "Ski development"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 29 essays containing the words Ski development.

  1. 1. 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

  3. 2. Glide Quality in Cross-Country Skiing : The Topographical and Frictional Impact of the Stone Grind

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

    Author : Martin Johansson; [2022]
    Keywords : Friction; Stone grind; Ski development; Snow; Coefficient of Friction; Cross-Country Skiing; Ski; Friktion; Stenslip; Skidutveckling; Snö; Friktionskoefficient; Skidor;

    Abstract : The Swedish Winter Olympic team is one of the strongest Olympic teams in theworld, and the majority of the team’s success comes from ski-related sports. So howcan the Swedish team remain, and maybe even accelerate, its competitive advantage? The answer is science. READ MORE

  4. 3. RFID implementation in ski boot rental : Product and system development

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

    Author : Elna Warnhag; [2022]
    Keywords : Ski-rental; RFID tag; Product development; Usability; User experience;

    Abstract : A tag system using RFID is proposed to avoid bending down, walking around, or bending over a bench for scanning ski boots (for their sole measurement). Using methods such as observations and interviews, the problem was defined and then visualised with the help of a persona and storyboard. READ MORE

  5. 4. A last resort

    University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

    Author : Erik Karlsson; [2022]
    Keywords : Tärnaby; Ski-resort; Architecture; Tourism;

    Abstract : Mountain tourism (fjällturism) dates all the way back to the late 1800s in places like Åredalen. This segment has varied in popularity over the years with low points during recessions and war times. The last few years mountain tourism has increased in popularity and a lot of ski-resorts are growing rapidly. READ MORE

  6. 5. Characterization of cross-country ski base material

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för teknikvetenskap och matematik

    Author : Myrna Carolina Cortes Morales; [2021]
    Keywords : Sports engineering; ski technology; cross-country skis; ski characterization; ski base;

    Abstract : Cross-country skiing has developed to become one of the most competitive winter sports, where a skier can win by fractions of seconds. Joint efforts between ski technicians and scientist have allowed the development of methodologies to prepare the ski surface, yet much of the knowledge up to date is based on the experience of the technicians. READ MORE