Essays about: "Skiing"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 55 essays containing the word Skiing.

  1. 11. 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

  3. 12. Effects of materials and texturing on wettability of ski base

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

    Author : ROSHAN SWAR; [2022]
    Keywords : Cross-country skiing; Stone grinding; UHMWPE;

    Abstract : Cross-country skiing has turned into the most highly competitive winter sport, with skiers having the ability to win by merely milliseconds. Every year researchers, ski - technicians, and athletes come together to prepare the ski base surface that gives the best possible results. READ MORE

  4. 13. Strength testing based automatic scaling of muscle-tendon parameters for musculoskeletal models : An automated method of scaling subject specific muscle-tendon parameters of thigh muscles

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Mekanik och hållfasthetslära

    Author : Jan Czarnowski; [2022]
    Keywords : Simulation; Anybody Modelling Software; Skiing;

    Abstract : A method of estimating subject specific muscle parameters of musculoskeletal models of elite athletes (skiers) was sought. Subject specific models are necessary due to large differences in general anatomy and physical performance of elite athletes relative the general population. READ MORE

  5. 14. Practical evaluation of the viability of sensorsand algorithms to detect falling and burial by avalanche

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

    Author : Justus Conradi; Patrik Tiainen; [2021]
    Keywords : Mechatronics; Master thesis; fall detection; burial detection; avalanche; skiing; IMU; FSR; Mekatronik; mastersavhandling; fallavkänning; begravningsavkänning; lavin; skidåkning; IMU; FSR;

    Abstract : Avalanches kill on average 250 people per year. Fall detection algorithms have been used to detect many different types of falls. In this work, a robust humanoid test rigwas designed and built to investigate the use of proven threshold based fall detection algorithms during skiing. READ MORE

  6. 15. 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