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  1. 21. The influence of a ski resort on wildlife activity

    University essay from Karlstads universitet

    Author : Ronja Risberg; [2021]
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    Abstract : Skiing tourism is a growing activity in the world and in Norway. This study has investigated the effect of a commercial skiing system on wildlife activity by comparing areas within the skiing system with nearby reference areas outside of the system. READ MORE

  3. 22. Analysis and reconstruction of head kinematics during accidents in fast alpine skiing disciplines : Experimental research about the accuracy and drawbacks associated with a video analysis tool

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

    Author : Nicolo Dall'Acqua; [2021]
    Keywords : Alpine Skiing; Helmet; Impacts; Kinematics; Safety; TBI; Alpin skidåkning; Hjälm; Kollisioner; Kinematik; Säkerhet; TBI;

    Abstract : Head injuries caused by impacts are among the most critical and dangerous types of accidents that can occur while practising sports. Alpine skiing is one of the activities with the highest incidence of head injuries. READ MORE

  4. 23. 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

  5. 24. Geo-Enabling Piste Maps Using Anchor Points

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Lou-Lou Pei; [2021]
    Keywords : Georeferencing; Positioning; Coordinate Transformations; Piste maps; Geografiska referenspunkter; Positionering; Koordinattransformationer; Pistkartor;

    Abstract : Piste maps have been used as navigational aids by winter sports enthusiasts for decades. These maps are often hand drawn and are designed to be visually pleasing while still providing an overview of the terrain of a ski resort. READ MORE

  6. 25. Energy Mapping Of Ekebyhov Ski Resort

    University essay from KTH/Materialvetenskap; KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.)

    Author : Felicia Dyberg; Nina Shwenkér Fröjdholm; [2021]
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    Abstract : Growing environmental awareness, rising energy costs and a stricter policy have forced organizations to not only conduct their operations with operational excellence but also to reconsider how to continuously increase energy efficiency in operations.The Swedish ski industry aims to conduct fossil-free operations in seven years. READ MORE