Statistical Analysis of Competition Soaring

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  • Christof Maul Technische Universität Braunschweig, 38106 Braunschweig, Germany Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität, 60487 Frankfurt, Germany

Keywords:

Meteorology, Coaching

Abstract

Flight log data of three competition days of the Lüsse National Gliding Competition (Lilienthal Glide 2007) have been analyzed to extract vertical speed distributions and altitude distributions in space and time.  Results are useful for forecasters and task-setters likewise.  Analyzed dates were July 16, July 23, and July 26.  These dates were chosen because they were characterized by a homogenous weather situation throughout the day, so that temporal evolution and spatial characteristics reflect pilot strategies rather than weather changes.


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