Computational fluid dynamics for sport simulation

All over the world sport plays a prominent role in society: as a leisure activity for many, as an ingredient of culture, as a business and as a matter of national prestige in such major events as the World Cup in soccer or the Olympic Games. Hence, it is not surprising that science has entered the r...

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Other Authors: Peters, Martin., SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language: English
Published: Heidelberg ; New York : Springer, ©2009.
Heidelberg ; New York : [2009]
Physical Description: 1 online resource (xii, 127 pages, 6 unnumbered pages) : illustrations.
Series: Lecture notes in computational science and engineering ; 72.
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Table of Contents:
  • Numerical Models and Simulations in Sailing Yacht Design
  • Swimming Simulation: A New Tool for Swimming Research and Practical Applications
  • On CFD Simulation of Ski Jumping
  • Soccer Ball Aerodynamics
  • Aerodynamics of an Australian Rules Foot Ball and Rugby Ball.