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The Science of Climbing and Mountaineering CD - 0736031065

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Edition: 1
Year Published: 01/26/2000
Author: Messenger, Patterson, Brook
Size: CD-ROM
U/M: Each

Item #: 0736031065

The Science of Climbing and Mountaineering CD

The Science of Climbing and Mountaineering CD The Science of Climbing and Mountaineering CD

About the Product

In The Science of Climbing and Mountaineering, international contributors apply science to climbing and mountaineering issues.

Editors Neil Messenger, Will Patterson, and Dave Brook offer the only reference that brings together all scientific disciplines related to the study of climbing and mountaineering in one easy-to-use CD-ROM. It features the proceedings from the First International Conference on Science and Technology in Climbing and Mountaineering, held at the University of Leeds, England, in April of 1999.

The text highlights three key topics within this range of disciplines. The physiological dimensions of climbing are examined in chapters that report how the human body reacts to the rigors of climbing. Also covered are the techniques and biomechanics of climbing and the equipment, from ropes and helmets to textiles and clothing, required to make climbing safer and more comfortable.

What makes this fascinating study of climbing and mountaineering even more innovative is its CD-ROM format that allows users to easily link from one chapter to another, print out various sections, and perform keyword searches for various words, phrases, and references. The CD-ROM contains 323 pages of text and includes 25 photographs, 41 tables, and 136 figures.

With The Science of Climbing and Mountaineering, researchers in environmental physiology and related studies have an up-to-date, easily accessible resource to help them further their own research into the unique challenges and issues related to climbing and mountaineering.

System Requirements

PC:
• i486™ or Pentium® processor-based personal computer
• Microsoft® Windows® 95, Windows® 98, or Windows® NT® 4.0 with Service Pack 3 or later
• 10 MB of available RAM on Windows® 95 and Windows® 98 (16 MB recommended)
• 16 MB of available RAM on Windows® NT (24 MB recommended)
• 10 MB of available hard-disk space
• VGA color monitor required
• CD-ROM drive
• Printer

MAC:
• Apple® Power Macintosh® or compatible computer
• MacOS software version 7.1.2 or later
• 4.5 MB of available RAM (6.5 MB recommended)
• 8 MB of available hard-disk space
• Color Monitor
• CD-ROM drive
• Printer

Video Time Log

Chapter 1. Physiological Aspects of Difficult Sport Rock Climbing
Chapter 2. Physiological Adaptations in Sport Rock Climbers
Chapter 3. Blood Lactate Response to Competitive Climbing
Chapter 4. Physiological and Metabolic Responses in Novice and Recreational Rock Climbers
Chapter 5. Injuries and Associated Training and Performance Characteristics in Recreational Rock Climbers
Chapter 6. Some Anthropometric Changes on Extreme High Altitude
Chapter 7. Cardiorespiratory Responses to Climbing at Extreme Altitudes
Chapter 8. Cardiovascular and Metabolic Responses to Back-Country Skiing
Chapter 9. Three-Dimensional Analysis of Rock Climbing Techniques
Chapter 10. Analysis of Climbing Technique Using the ProReflex 3D Motion Analysis System
Chapter 11. A Biomechanical Study of Equilibrium in Rock Climbing
Chapter 12. Techniques to Assess Locomotion Perturbations During Hiking
Chapter 13. Comparison of Knee-Joint Forces During Downhill Walking With and Without Hiking Poles
Chapter 14. The BMC, Technology, and the Safety of Climbers
Chapter 15. The Engineering Stability of Metallic Climbing Equipment
Chapter 16. Development of Belaying Techniques and Devices in Japan: 44 Years After Goro Wakayama’s Death
Chapter 17. Analysis of Karabiner Failures While Belaying With Figure-of-Eight Devices
Chapter 18. Experimental Testing and Finite Element Analysis of the Eclipse Karabiner
Chapter 19. Energy Absorption on New and Used Mountaineering Helmets
Chapter 20. Thermoregulatory Response to Exercise Under Various Environmental Conditions
Chapter 21. Moisture Vapour Transmission Through Waterproof Breathable Fabrics Under Conditions of Rain
Chapter 22. Performance of Undergarments in the Wet
Chapter 23. Transfer Wicking Mechanism of Tactel Fleece Knitted Fabric
Chapter 24. A Study on the Heat Transfer Through Clothing Assemblies Used in Mountaineering
Chapter 25. Science and Controversy in Oxygen Use on Everest: A Historical Perspective
Chapter 26. Climbing: A Risky Business?
Chapter 27. Climbing Upwards or Climbing Backwards? The Technological Metamorphoses of Climbing and Mountaineering
Chapter 28. Detecting Pupils Talented for Sport Climbing in Slovenian Schools
Chapter 29. The Use of Satellite Navigation Technology in Climbing and Mountaineering Activities
Chapter 30. Mapping Remoteness and Off-Road Travel Times Using GIS and Computer Models: Applications in Mountaineering and Outdoor Recreation Management

Audiences

A reference for environmental scientists, exercise scientists, textile and equipment designers, and for those with an interest in climbing and mountaineering. A reference for graduate level seminar courses in exercise and environmental physiology and related fields.

NOTE: This is nonreturnable product and all purchases are final.

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