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The Physics of Skiing David A. Lind

The Physics of Skiing By David A. Lind

The Physics of Skiing by David A. Lind


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A fascinating look inside the complexities and enjoyment of skiing. -PAUL MAJOR, ATHLETIC DIRECTOR, U.S. SKI TEAM

I was delighted to learn from this interesting book more about the physics of a sport I have enjoyed for more than seventy years.

The Physics of Skiing Summary

The Physics of Skiing: Skiing at the Triple Point by David A. Lind

A fascinating look inside the complexities and enjoyment of skiing. For every skier, from the beginner to the Olympic Gold Medalist, this book provides a treasure of information. -PAUL MAJOR, ATHLETIC DIRECTOR, U.S. SKI TEAM

I was delighted to learn from this interesting book more about the physics of a sport I have enjoyed for more than seventy years. -NORMAN RAMSEY, NOBEL LAUREATE IN PHYSICS, HARVARD UNIVERSITY

The Physics of Skiing Reviews

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Review by L. W. Moore, formerly, University of Kentucky

Lind (emer., Univ. of Colorado, Boulder) and Sanders (Univ. of New Mexico) offer this new edition, which retains the virtues noted in the review of the original (CH, Jun'97), derived from the serious application of physics to the enhancement of the understanding and experience of skiing. Skiers will find practical information with or without recourse to the (admittedly demanding) underlying physics. Teachers of physics will find an excellent primary or supplementary text detailing the physics of snow as well as a practical--dare we say, cool--demonstration of mechanical and aerodynamic principles. Historians of technology will find a case study of the application of scientific knowledge to the improvement of an originally cut and try technology. That prime demographic audience of physicists who also ski will find this book, naturally, definitive ... Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through faculty.

Table of Contents

Ch1 Introduction: At the Triple Point Ch2 Snow: The Playing Field Ch3 Equipment: Properties and Performance Ch4 Alpine Skiing Techniques Ch5 Interactive Dynamics of Alpine Maneuvers Ch6 High-Performance Skiing Ch7 Nordic Skiing Ch8 Adventure Skiing Ch9 Friction:Glide and Grab Ch10 Epilogue: Physics, Skiing, and the Future 13 Technotes.

Additional information

NPB9780387007229
9780387007229
0387007229
The Physics of Skiing: Skiing at the Triple Point by David A. Lind
New
Hardback
Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
2004-03-18
270
N/A
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