A Rowing Physics Bibliography
(05/12/03)
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[ 2] Alexander, F. H. "The Theory of Rowing". University of Durham
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of racing shell oars". M.N. Brearley, 85 Dandarriga Dr., Clifton
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the rowing stroke in racing shells". M.N. Brearley, 85 Dandarriga
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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,
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[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
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[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.
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[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,
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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.
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[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,
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(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,
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[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