model variables

variables used in the mathematical model

• boat
• boatVel  //boat speed (MPH)
• boatAng  //angle of boat to true wind (DEG) ie. beam reach = 90.
• wind
• windVel   //wind speed (mph)
• massDensityAir  //density (.0023 pounds/cf)
• appWindAng  //apparent wind angle (degrees)
• appWindVel  //apparend wind speed (mph)
• ice
• race course
• wing
• runners
• platform
• skipper
• parasitic aero drag
• weight
• performance measures
• specialty analysis