A snow ski turning at a constant radius and a constant speed is analyzed through a model of
the skier/snow/ski dynamic system. The skier is modeled as a rigid body pivoted at the ski; …

A model is developed to investigate the steady-state solutions of a turning snow ski. A rigid
body skier executes a constant radius turn on a horizontal snow surface. Two types of forces …

A model is developed to investigate the steady-state solutions of a turning snow ski. In
computing equilibrium of the skier/ski system, two types of forces are assumed along the ski …

Modelling the turning motion of snow skis is simulated via a single-ski representation
followed by numerically solving the associated differential equations of motion. The forces …

Control during alpine skiing is achieved principally through the mechanical interaction
between the ski and the snow. In that the nature of this interaction is basically a cutting or …

A model was developed to calculate the turning characteristics of alpine skis. The skis
considered are constructed of layers of materials which may include wood, foam, metal …

Material properties, such as ski stiffness, can be evaluated by field experiments or simulation
calculations. Field measurements benefit from closeness to reality, but often are difficult to …

A computer model was developed to simulate consecutive ski turns. The model consists of a
segment model for two skis and a single body for the skier. It was implemented in the …

Resistance forces from the surface of snow acting on an alpine ski–skier system make the
turning motion of the system possible. When the system has high velocity, the snow …

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The natural carved turn radius of a ski is determined
by the relation between its length and side cut, and the angle theta formed between the ski …