Universität Wien

260296 VO Physics of sailing (2016S)

The true mechanisms of sailing

2.50 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 26 - Physik

Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 02.03. 13:30 - 15:00 Josef-Stefan-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien (Kickoff Class)
  • Wednesday 09.03. 13:30 - 15:00 Josef-Stefan-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 16.03. 13:30 - 15:00 Josef-Stefan-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 06.04. 13:30 - 15:00 Josef-Stefan-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 13.04. 13:30 - 15:00 Josef-Stefan-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 20.04. 13:30 - 15:00 Josef-Stefan-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 27.04. 13:30 - 15:00 Josef-Stefan-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 04.05. 13:30 - 15:00 Josef-Stefan-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 11.05. 13:30 - 15:00 Josef-Stefan-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 18.05. 13:30 - 15:00 Josef-Stefan-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 25.05. 13:30 - 15:00 Josef-Stefan-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 01.06. 13:30 - 15:00 Josef-Stefan-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 08.06. 13:30 - 15:00 Josef-Stefan-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 15.06. 13:30 - 15:00 Josef-Stefan-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 22.06. 13:30 - 15:00 Josef-Stefan-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Wednesday 29.06. 13:30 - 15:00 Josef-Stefan-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The various physical aspects of an environmentally friendly method of transport are treated: Mechanics, hydrodynamics, theory of waves, materials science.

Assessment and permitted materials

Oral examination

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

To get a thorough understanding of the mechanisms which move a wind-driven craft, based on hydrodynamics, materials science, theory of oscillations etc.

Examination topics

Lecture series relying heavily on graphic material presented via data projector. Interaction with students (discussions) are encouraged. There will be an excursion to the Vienna Model Basin Ltd.

Reading list

Buch zur Vorlesung: W. Püschl, Physik des Segelns, Wiley-VCH, ISBN 978-3-572-41106-1;

Link zum Verlag:

http://www.wiley-vch.de/publish/dt/books/ISBN3-527-41106-2/?sID=6ce66q125i90m90a7up1s0na15

Association in the course directory

MF 10, MaG 25, MaG 26, LA-Ph212(4)

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