Steady wave interference between human swimmers

Zhiming Yuan, Mingxin Li

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Abstract

This study focuses on the hydrodynamic interaction between two or three human swimmers in competitive swimming. Although the swimming performance of a single swimmer has been widely examined, the studies on the interaction between multiple competitive swimmers are very rare [1]. Experiments showed evidence that the drag of a swimmer couldbe modified by the existence of the other adjacent competitors [2]. The questions arise: 1) what mechanism determines the interaction; 2) which position experiences drag reduction or drag increase; 3) how much can drag be reduced or increased in a formation. According to the authors' knowledge, such questions have not been addressed by any published literature.
LanguageEnglish
Number of pages4
Publication statusPublished - 10 Apr 2019
Event34th International Workshop on Water Waves and Floating Bodies - Noah's on the Beach, Newcastle, Australia
Duration: 7 Apr 2019 → 10 Apr 2019

Conference

Conference34th International Workshop on Water Waves and Floating Bodies
CountryAustralia
CityNewcastle
Period7/04/19 → 10/04/19

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Wave interference
Drag
Drag reduction
Hydrodynamics
Experiments
Swimming

Keywords

  • swimmers
  • swimming
  • hydrodynamics
  • wave interaction

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Yuan, Z., & Li, M. (2019). Steady wave interference between human swimmers. Paper presented at 34th International Workshop on Water Waves and Floating Bodies, Newcastle, Australia.
Yuan, Zhiming ; Li, Mingxin. / Steady wave interference between human swimmers. Paper presented at 34th International Workshop on Water Waves and Floating Bodies, Newcastle, Australia.4 p.
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