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Forum: Tech Log

14th Jul 2018, 13:44

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The Windward Turn Theory

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Posted By Chu Chu

Goldenrivett -- you're too kind. In the scenario...

Goldenrivett -- you're too kind. In the scenario I was thinking of, the tape ends when my velocity equals that of the truck (which is probably a millisecond after the point where I'll wake up from a...

Forum: Tech Log

14th Jul 2018, 11:08

Replies: 330

The Windward Turn Theory

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Posted By Chu Chu

If I'm walking down the side of the road, I can...

If I'm walking down the side of the road, I can calculate my kinetic energy relative to the ground surface, or relative to the truck that's coming the other way. It's only the first that matters . ....

Forum: Tech Log

7th Apr 2018, 12:31

Replies: 330

The Windward Turn Theory

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Posted By Chu Chu

Of course, we're overlooking the real problem...

Of course, we're overlooking the real problem with the theory -- it doesn't account for the much larger kinetic energy effect of east and west turns. :}

Forum: Tech Log

5th Apr 2018, 22:59

Replies: 330

The Windward Turn Theory

Views: 50,667

Posted By Chu Chu

If you write "Dynamic Soaring for Birds," I guess...

If you write "Dynamic Soaring for Birds," I guess the target audience is birdbrains.

I think the description of loss and gain of kinetic energy may actually be correct, when viewed from a...

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