"Back-of-the-envelope" wind and altitude correction for 100 metre sprint times

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dc.creatorMureika, J. R.
dc.date2000-06-22
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-07T05:44:14Z
dc.date.available2026-07-07T05:44:14Z
dc.descriptionA simple algebraic expression is presented to correct men's and women's 100 metre sprint times for ambient wind and altitude effects. The simplified formula is derived from a more complicated equation of motion used to model the athlete's velocity as a function of time (the velocity curve). This method predicts adjustments to 0-wind and 0-altitude equivalents, which are in excellent agreement to other estimates presented in the literature. The expression is easily programmable on any computer, and could conveniently be used by coaches, meet directors, or the media to assess the performance of athletes and the quality of a race immediately following the event.
dc.description11 pp, Latex
dc.identifierhttps://arxiv.org/abs/physics/0006057
dc.identifierhttp://arxiv.org/abs/physics/0006057
dc.identifier.urihttp://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/83559
dc.subjectGeneral Physics
dc.title"Back-of-the-envelope" wind and altitude correction for 100 metre sprint times
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