Year: 2007
Author: A. Kunoth, M. Schlichtenmayer, C. Schneider
International Journal of Numerical Analysis and Modeling, Vol. 4 (2007), Iss. 3-4 : pp. 548–558
Abstract
We consider the following problem: Given a finite number of sails of different sizes with prescribed shapes, given the speed of the wind, the weight of a surfer, the size and shape of a surfboard and a corresponding fin; determine the sail and the course such that the windsurfer achieves maximal speed. We develop a simple model for describing the movement of the windsurfer for maximizing the speed in terms of a nonlinear ODE (ordinary differential equation). We conclude with the presentation of corresponding numerical results, some remarks on their validation and more involved models.
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Journal Article Details
Publisher Name: Global Science Press
Language: English
DOI: https://doi.org/2007-IJNAM-877
International Journal of Numerical Analysis and Modeling, Vol. 4 (2007), Iss. 3-4 : pp. 548–558
Published online: 2007-01
AMS Subject Headings: Global Science Press
Copyright: COPYRIGHT: © Global Science Press
Pages: 11
Keywords: speed windsurfing simple model flow of air particles nonlinear ODE numerical simulation.