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The Effect of Surface Materials and Morphology on Wingsuit Aerodynamics
… textiles, and morphologies currently used in wingsuit design and construction. The experiment was a low-speed wind tunnel investigation using a rigid wing with an aspect ratio of 2, a NACA 4418 airfoil cross section and a smooth, polished painted surface as a baseline. The baseline wing was …
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"From Fear to Flow" : Understanding the Motivations for Participating in Extreme Sports
… climbing (n=9), downhill mountain biking (n=3), wingsuit/BASE jumping (n=3), surfing (n=1), and freestyle skiing (n=1). Thematic analysis identified five key themes: (1) Being Outdoors (2) Motivation (aligned with self-determination theory), (3) Risk Management and Thrill (individual differences …