Effect of Surface Groove Structure on the Aerodynamics of Soccer Balls
Aug 25, 2020 · In this study, we performed wind-tunnel tests to investigate how the introduction of grooves on the surface of a soccer ball affects the flight stability and aerodynamic forces on …
Effect of Surface Groove Structure on the Aerodynamics of Soccer Balls
Jul 17, 2020 · Soccer balls with grooves exhibited a smaller change in air resistance (Cd) in the supercritical region (20 to 30 m/s; 3.0 × 105 ≤ Re ≤ 4.7 × 105), compared to the ungrooved …
The Jabulani: Why Footballs Can be Too Round - Stem Fellowship
Jun 24, 2022 · Essentially, because the ball is perfectly round with many little grooves on the circumference, every time the wind catches it, the ball moves in that direction. Thus, the ball …
Our results show that for soccer balls without grooves, changing the panel orientation of the ball causes a significant change in the drag coe cient. Soccer balls with grooves...
What Happens When Soccer Balls Are Perfectly Round? - Science …
Oct 19, 2023 · At first glance, soccer balls appear to be perfectly spherical or round in shape. However, one has to look very close to ascertain the roundness of the ball. There are several …
The Impact of Surface Structure Changes on the Aerodynamic ...
Jun 30, 2024 · In this study, we performed wind-tunnel tests to investigate how the introduction of grooves on the surface of a soccer ball affects the flight stability and aerodynamic forces on …
Effect of Soccer Ball Panels on Aerodynamic Characteristics and …
Dec 30, 2020 · In this study, the aerodynamic forces of eleven types of soccer ball with different panel patterns were measured in a wind tunnel experiment. We characterized the panel …
Forces on a Soccer Ball - grc.nasa.gov
May 13, 2021 · During the recent World Cup, 2010, grooves were added to the surface of the ball in an attempt to make the surface more uniform. To determine the magnitude of the drag, …
Sports Tech: Soccer ball design | Engineering and Technology …
Oct 13, 2015 · Nike's new Ordem 3 features 'Aerowtrac' grooves – small surface indentations that are designed "to provide an accurate and stable flight by helping ensure a steady flow of air …
Physics experts at the University of Adelaide believe the new ball created for the 2010 World Cup, called the Jabulani, will play "harder and faster", bending more unpredictably than its...