Experimental model of the aerodynamic drag coefficient in alpine skiing

Journal of Applied Biomechanics

Volumn 20, Issue 2, 2004, Pages 167-176

  Barelle, Caroline ^a,b,c,d   Ruby, Anne ^b,d   Tavernier, Michel ^a,c  

^a French Ski Federation   (France)

^b Sport Innovation Research Center   (France)

^c Federation Francaise de Ski   (France)

^d Ctr de Rech/d'Innov sur le Sport   (France)

Author keywords

Performance; Posture; Simulation; Wind tunnel

Indexed keywords

AERODYNAMICS; DRAG; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; PERFORMANCE; RECREATIONAL FACILITIES; SPEED; WIND TUNNELS;

POSTURAL MODIFICATIONS; SKIING;

BIOMECHANICS;

ACCURACY; AERODYNAMIC DRAG COEFFICIENT; ARTICLE; BIOMECHANICS; BODY POSTURE; CALCULATION; EXPERIMENTAL MODEL; FOLLOW UP; FORCE; MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS; MEASUREMENT; NONHUMAN; PERFORMANCE; SKIING; TRAINING; VELOCITY; WIND;

EID: 2442481521     PISSN: 10658483     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1123/jab.20.2.167     Document Type: Article

References (9)

1. Luethi, M.S., & Denoth, J. (1987). The influence of aerodynamic and anthropometric factors on speed in skiing. International Journal of Sport Biomechanics, 3, 345-352.
2. Maronski, R. (1990). On optimal running downhill on skis. Journal of Biomechanics, 23, 435-439.
3. Savolainen, S. (1989). Theoretical drag analysis of a skier in the downhill speed race. International Journal of Sport Biomechanics, 5, 26-39.
4. Savolainen, S., & Visuri, R. (1994). A review of athletic energy expenditure, using skiing as a practical example. Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 10, 253-269.
5. Shanebrook, R.J., & Jaszczak, R.D. (1976). Aerodynamic drag analysis of runners. Medicine and Science in Sports, 8, 43-45.
6. Tavernier, M. (1997). A 3D motion analysis system using a numerical human mode. In Proceedings of ISB Congress, Tokyo, p. 406.
7. Tavernier, M., Cosserat, P., Joumard, E., & Bally, P. (1994). Influence des effets aérodynamiques et des appuis ski-neige sur la performance en ski alpin [Influence of aerodynamic effects and ski-snow frictions on performance in Alpine skiing]. Science et Motricité, 21, 21-26.
8. Verriest, J.P. (1991). MAN3D: A functional and geometrical model of the human operator. In W. Karwowski & J.W. Yates (Eds.), IFIESR Congress Proceedings, Lake Tahoe, pp. 901-908.
9. Watanabe, K., & Ohtsuki, T. (1977). Postural changes and aerodynamic forces in Alpine skiing. Ergonomics, 20, 121-131.