Essays about: "sports in general"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 67 essays containing the words sports in general.

  1. 11. Extended Kalman Filter as Observer for a Hydrofoiling Watercraft : Modelling of a new hydrofoiling concept, based on the Spherical Inverted Pendulum Model

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

    Author : Adam Thålin; [2022]
    Keywords : Extended Kalman Filter; Hydrofoiling; Spherical Inverted Pendulum; Sensor Fusion; Simulink; Bärplan; Extended Kalman Filter; Farkostteknik; Inverterad Pendel; Sensorfusion; Sex frihetsgrader; Simulink;

    Abstract : Hydrofoiling in general has the potential to revolutionize watercraft in the future since it allows smoother and faster transport on water with less energy consumption than traditional planning hulls. Even if the concept of hydrofoiling has been around since the last century, development in control theory and material science together with increased computing power has led to a growing interest for the technology. READ MORE

  3. 12. Age of Peak Performance among Swedish Football Players

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Statistik och maskininlärning

    Author : Rasmus Säfvenberg; [2022]
    Keywords : Age-performance relationship; aging curve; peak age; optimal age; football; soccer; key performance indicators;

    Abstract : Within sports, the relationship between performance and age is deeply intertwined and is of interest to various roles within the sport. Despite its status as one of the largest sports in the world, there is a limited amount of previous work in the context of football and the leagues investigated has emphasized the highest ranked leagues. READ MORE

  4. 13. Security lighting in horse riding halls: Development of a simulation-led testing methodology in VR

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Sheikh Rishad Ahmmad; [2022]
    Keywords : Security lighting; horse riding halls; mesopic vision; Virtual Reality; object tracking; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Security lighting plays a vital role for safe evacuation during an emergency such as power outage or a fire related incidence. Installing a security lighting system properly is more crucial for a horse riding facility for two reasons. READ MORE

  5. 14. Predicting Irrational Market Behavior : Examining the Effects of Football Final Outcomes on Index Returns

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Nationalekonomi

    Author : Arvid Aronsson; [2022]
    Keywords : DID with synthetic controls; Investor Mood; Behavioural Finance; Irrational Investors; Sports;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the effects football games in major international tournaments have on stock market returns. The major international football tournaments are limited to the FIFA World Cup and the UEFA European Championship, and the games studied are only the finals of these tournaments. READ MORE

  6. 15. Esports Fans as Players and Their Motivations to Spectate Esports : Case of League of Legends

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

    Author : Julia Zyza; [2022]
    Keywords : Esports; League of Legends; Players; Viewing Motivations; Media Consumption;

    Abstract : Esports, also known as electronic sports, is constantly growing in popularity, with top competitions attracting audiences comparable to traditional sports events. Prior research has focused on comparing esports with traditional sports. READ MORE