Journal of Biomechanics
Volume 40, Issue 16 , Pages 3650-3659 , 2007

Optimal discus trajectories

  • Mont Hubbard

      Affiliations

    • Department of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering, University of California, Davis, CA, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +15307526450; fax: +15307524158.
  • ,
  • Kuangyou B. Cheng

      Affiliations

    • Institute of Physical Education, Health and Leisure Studies, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan

,Accepted 14 June 2007.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2007.06.010

Journal of Biomechanics
Volume 40, Issue 16 , Pages 3650-3659 , 2007