A Rowing Physics Bibliography

(05/12/03)


[ 1]    Affeld, K., K. Schichl, and A. Ziemann. "Assessment of Rowing 
        Efficiency". International Journal of Sports Medicine. Vol. 
        14, Suppl. 1, pp S39-S41, 1993.
 
[ 2]    Alexander, F. H. "The Theory of Rowing". University of Durham 
        Philosophical Society, Proceedings. Prof. G. W. Todd, ed. Vol. 
        VI--1915-1923. Andrew Reid & Co, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, 1925. 
 
[ 3]    Alexander, F. H. "Some Further Points in Connection with the Theory 
        of Rowing". University of Durham Philosophical Society, 
        Proceedings. Prof. G. W. Todd, ed. Vol. VI--1915-1923, 1925. 
        Andrew Reid & Co, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, 1925. 
 
[ 4]    Alexander, F. H. "The Propulsive Efficiency of Rowing". 
        Institution of Naval Architects, Proceedings. Sixty-
        eighth session, Vol. LXIX. Institution of Naval Architects, England, 
        1927 
 
[ 5]    Arlott, ed. "Oxford Companion to World Sports and Games", (see 
        Rowing). Oxford University Press, Cambridge, England, 1975. 
 
[ 6]    Atkinson, W. C., "Modeling the Dynamics of Rowing", abstract 
        documentation of the computer model ROWING (unpublished), 2001.
 
[ 7]    Atkinson, W. C., "Modeling the Dynamics of Rowing Ergometers", 
        abstract documentation of the computer model ERGMOM (unpublished),
        1998.
 
[ 8]    Bassett, D.R., Jr., P.A. Smith, L.H. Getchell. "Energy Cost of 
        Simulated Rowing Using a Wind-Resistance Device".  The
        Physician and Sportsmedicine, Vol.12, No.8, pp 113-18, August, 
        1984.
 
[ 9]    Baumeister, T., ed. "Marks' Mechanical Engineers' Handbook". NY, 
        McGraw-Hill, 1958. 
 
[10]    Bourland, D.D., Jr., ed. "To Be or Not: An E-Prime Anthology". 
        International Society for General Semantics, San Francisco, CA, 1991 
 
[11]    Brearley, Maurice N., and de Mestre, N.J. "Improving the efficiency 
        of racing shell oars".  M.N. Brearley, 85 Dandarriga Dr., Clifton 
        Spgs., Victoria, 3222 Australia; N.J. de Mestre, School of 
        Information Technology, Bond University, Queensland, 4229 Australia. 
 
[12]    Brearley, Maurice N., de Mestre, N.J., and Watson, D.R. "Modelling 
        the rowing stroke in racing shells".  M.N. Brearley, 85 Dandarriga 
        Dr., Clifton Spgs., Victoria, 3222 Australia; N.J. de Mestre, School 
        of Information Technology, Bond University, Queensland, 4229 
        Australia; D.R. Watson, Victoria Univ. of Technology, PO Box 14428, 
        Melbourne Mail Centre, Victoria, 3000 Australia. 
 
[13]    Cameron, A. "Some Mechanical Aspects of Rowing". Rowing- A 
        Scientific Approach, J.P.G. Williams, ed.  A.S. Barnes, 
        New York, 1967. 
 
[14]    Cardanha, Timothy. "Development of an Algorithm Simulating Rowing". 
        Dept. Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Cornell University, 
        Ithaca, NY, 1993. 
 
[15]    Carmichael, A. D. "Rowing Model for Single Sculls". Carmichael, MIT, 
        1980? 
 
[16]    Churbuck, D. C. "The Book of Rowing". Overlook Press, Woodstock, NY, 
        1988. 
 
[17]    Comstock, John P., ed. "Principles of Naval Architecture, Vol. II". 
        The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, NY, 1962. 
 
[18]    Concept II. "Dreissigacker Racing Oars". Product brochure. 
        Concept II, Morrisville, VT, 1994 
 
[19]    Concept II. "Model C Rowing Ergometer". Product brochure. 
        Concept II, Morrisville, VT, 1993 
 
[20]    Coughlin, Karla, Thomas Westenburg. "High-Tech Olympic Preparation: 
        The USOC Rowing Data Acquisition System", Sensors Data 
        Acquisition, Special Issue, 1996. 

[21]    Davenport, M. "The Nuts and Bolts Guide to Rigging", Mouse House 
        Ink, Church Hill, MD, USA, 1993.

[22]    Dreissigacker, Dick. "Big Blade - Theory and Practice". USRA 
        Convention (proceedings), 1991. 
 
[23]    Dudhia, A., Dr. "FAQ: Basic Physics of Rowing". Internet. Dept. 
        Atmospheric Physics, St. Catherine's College, BC, Canada, 1996. 
 
[24]    Eshbach, O.W., ed. "Handbook of Engineering Fundamentals", 2nd. ed. 
        NY, Wiley, 1952. 
 
[25]    Ferriss, John A. No title. Section: Mechanical Considerations. 
        Cornell University, Ithaca, NY (Speed and force curves). 
 
[26]    Ferriss, John and Andrew Ruina. "The Big CII 'Hatchet' Blades" 
        (draft). Dept. Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Cornell 
        University, Ithaca, NY, 1992. 
 
[27]    Gantry, L. "The Technology Crew". Cornell Magazine, June 1994, 
        pp.19-21. Cornell Alumni Federation, Ithaca, NY,. 
 
[28]    Glauert, H. "The Elements of Aerofoil and Airscrew Theory". 2nd. ed. 
        Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, England, 1947. 
 
[29]    Herberger, Dr. Ernst, et al. "Rowing (Rudern)". Sport Books 
        Publisher, Toronto, 1993. 
 
[30]    Hoerner, Sighard F. "Aerodynamic Drag". Hoerner, Midland Park, NJ, 
        1951. 
 
[31]    Houghton, E. L. and P. W. Carpenter. "Aerodynamics for Engineering 
        Students". Fourth ed., Edward Arnold, London, 19??. 
 
[32]    Kleshnev, Valery. "The Effects of Stroke Rate on Biomechanical 
        Parameters and Efficiency of Rowing", Research Institute of Physical 
        Culture, St. Petersburg, Russia, 1996. 
 
[33]    Kleshnev, Valery. "Propulsive Efficiency of Rowing", Australian 
        Institute of Sport, Canberra, Australia, 1999. 
 
[34]    Kleshnev, Valery. "Power in Rowing", Australian Institute of Sport, 
        Canberra, Australia, 2000. 
 
[35]    Korndle, H. PhD and V. Lippens. "Do Rowers Have a Particular 
        Footwriting?". Department of Psychology, University of Regensburg, W. 
        Germany, 19??. 
 
[36]    Lazauskas, L. "A Performance Prediction Model for Rowing Races", 
        Technical Report: L9702, Dept. of Applied Mathematics, University of 
        Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia, 1997.   
 
[37]    Lazauskas, L. "Rowing Shell Drag Comparisons", Technical Report: 
        L9701, Dept. of Applied Mathematics, University of Adelaide, 
        Adelaide, Australia, 1998.  
 
[38]    Leck, D. C. "Measuring the Angular Position Of, and Force On a Rowing 
        Tank Oarlock". Thesis, BS, MIT Dept. Mechanical Engineering, 
        1984. 
 
[39]    Mallory, Peter. "Optimal Force Application in Rowing, the Analysis of 
        Rowing Force Graphs and Force Graph Biofeedback". 18th FISA 
        Coach's Conference, Indianapolis, IN, 1989. 
 
[40]    McMahon, Thomas A. "Rowing: A Similarity Analysis". Science. 
        Vol. 173, (1971) pp. 349-351. 
 
[41]    Millward, A., "A study of the forces exerted by an oarsman and the 
        effect on boat speed", Journal of Sports Sciences, 1987, 5, 
        93-103. Dept. Mech. Engineering, Univ. of Liverpool, L69 3BX, UK. 
 
[42]    Nielsen and Kellerman Co. Letter to A. Ruina (Dept. of Theoretical 
        and Applied Mechanics, Cornell University), 9/25/91.  Attached: Data
        of Kris Korzeniowski. 
 
[43]    Nolte, Volker. "Introduction to the Biomechanics of Rowing". 
        FISA Coach, Winter 1991, Vol. 2, No. 1. 
 
[44]    Nolte, Volker. "Do You Need Hatchets to Chop Your Water?". 
        American Rowing, July/August, 1993. 
 
[45]    Pomponi, Renata. "Innovations in Oar Technology: Transition to a New 
        Dominant Design". 15.932 Technology Strategy, December, 1994. 
 
[46]    Pope, D. L. "On the Dynamics of Men and Boats and Oars". 
        Mechanics and Sports, AMD-Vol. 4. 
 
[47]    Pruszenski, A. S., Jr. "Inertial Frame Rowing Ergometer". 
        Thesis, BS, MIT Dept. Mechanical Engineering, 1977. 
 
[48]    Ramsey, Wm. D. "Lift and Drag Characteristics of Rotating Oar 
        Blades". Thesis, BS, MIT Dept. Mechanical Engineering, 1993. 
 
[49]    Rosow, Eric and R. B. Davis, III. "An Instrumented Ergometer for the 
        Examination of Rowing Biomechanics". Proceedings of the 
        Fifteenth Annual North East Bioengineering Conference, 
        Piscataway, NJ. IEEE Service Center, No. CH2689-8/89/0000-0221 IEEE, 
        (1989), pp.221-222. 
 
[50]    Rowland, F. S. "Instrumentation of a Racing Shell: Measurement of 
        Force on the Oarlock and Footstretchers and Position of the Oar and 
        Slide". Thesis, BSME, MIT Dept. Mechanical Engineering, 1989. 
 
[51]    Schmill, Stuart. "The Measurement and Analysis of the Force at the 
        Oarlock...". Thesis, BS, MIT Dept. Mechanical Engineering, 
        1986. 
 
[52]    Scragg, C. A. and B. D. Nelson. "The Design of an Eight-Oared Rowing 
        Shell". Marine Technology, Vol. 30, No. 2 (1993): pp.84-99. 
 
[53]    Sholars, Robt. E. "An Investigation of the Performance Characteristics 
        of a Long, Slender Hull". Trident Scholar Report. U.S. Naval 
        Academy, Annapolis, MD, 1968. 
 
[54]    Tuck, E. O. and L. Lazauskas. "Low Drag Rowing Shells". Third 
        Conference on Mathematics and Computers in Sport. Bond 
        University, Queensland, Australia, 1996. 
 
[55]    USRowing. "Rules of Rowing". U.S. Rowing Association, Indianapolis, 
        IN, 1994. 
 
[56]    Vespoli, M. et al. "Eight Man Rowing Shell". U.S. Patent No. 
        5,067,426, (1989). 
 
[57]    Vespoli USA. "Rowing Shell Specifications". Product pamphlet. 
        Vespoli USA, New Haven, CT, 1992. 
 
[58]    Wellicome, J. F. "Some Hydrodynamic Aspects of Rowing".Rowing- 
        A Scientific Approach, J.P.G. Williams, ed. A.S. Barnes, New 
        York, 1967. 
 
[59]    Wellicome, J. F. "Report on Resistance Experiments Carried Out On 
        Three Racing Shells". National Physical Laboratory, Ship Division, 
        Project 11.7. England, July 1967. 
 
[60]    Whitt, Frank R. and David G. Wilson. Bicycling Science. 2nd ed. 
        MIT Press, Cambridge, MA, 1989 
 
[61]    Wilhide, David, S. LaRose. "Calculation of Power, Pace, and Calories 
        on the PM2", Concept II Ergometer, Concept II, Morrisville, VT, 1996. 
 
[62]    Young, Ken. "Rowing Physics". Paper, USRA Convention, Seattle, WA, 
        1991 

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