Event Title
Halfpipes and Hangtime
Faculty Sponsor
Michael Hitchman
Location
Jereld R. Nicholson Library
Date
5-13-2011 3:00 PM
End Date
5-13-2011 4:30 PM
Subject Area
Mathematics (applied)
Description
We will determine the shape of a snowboard course that will maximize the vertical air a skilled snowboarder can achieve. In order to achieve maximum vertical air the snowboarder must first achieve maximum velocity. Our first goal is to maximize our snowboarder’s velocity. Once we have determined the maximum velocity of the snowboarder we can begin to consider other factors such as acceleration, distance, and time. We will also need to consider the radius of the quarter pipe and the ideal angle of which the snowboarder will exit the ramp. Finally we will consider practicality and tailor the structure to optimize other requirements.
Recommended Citation
Hamilton, Geoffrey; Nichols, Amanda; and Bogardus, Emily, "Halfpipes and Hangtime" (2011). Science and Social Sciences. Event. Submission 19.
https://digitalcommons.linfield.edu/studsymp_sci/2011/all/19
Halfpipes and Hangtime
Jereld R. Nicholson Library
We will determine the shape of a snowboard course that will maximize the vertical air a skilled snowboarder can achieve. In order to achieve maximum vertical air the snowboarder must first achieve maximum velocity. Our first goal is to maximize our snowboarder’s velocity. Once we have determined the maximum velocity of the snowboarder we can begin to consider other factors such as acceleration, distance, and time. We will also need to consider the radius of the quarter pipe and the ideal angle of which the snowboarder will exit the ramp. Finally we will consider practicality and tailor the structure to optimize other requirements.