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Speeding things up: bicycle racing uses computers before reaching the starting line
The main technical principles of bicycles have been largely unaltered since 1816: they're self-propelled devices with two wheels, where a rider does most of the work. It might seem ironic to use computers to improve these contraptions that not only appeared before any self-propelled vehicles but also don't ordinarily contain any electronically powered parts (much less microprocessors). However, a closer examination suggests that computer technology can make a difference in racing bicycles by allowing designers and engineers to manipulate the details to create the most efficient and best performing combination in terms of aerodynamics, materials, and rider performance.
Speeding things up: bicycle racing uses computers before reaching the starting line
The main technical principles of bicycles have been largely unaltered since 1816: they're self-propelled devices with two wheels, where a rider does most of the work. It might seem ironic to use computers to improve these contraptions that not only appeared before any self-propelled vehicles but also don't ordinarily contain any electronically powered parts (much less microprocessors). However, a closer examination suggests that computer technology can make a difference in racing bicycles by allowing designers and engineers to manipulate the details to create the most efficient and best performing combination in terms of aerodynamics, materials, and rider performance.
Speeding things up: bicycle racing uses computers before reaching the starting line
Hanson, M. (author) / Skoufos, E. (author)
IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications ; 21 ; 14-19
2001
6 Seiten
Article (Journal)
English
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