Lecture by Dimitri Despierres - The America's Cup: From Archimedean to Flying Boats
As part of Festisciences,
the Faculty of Science invites you to this conference for the general public.
Thursday, November 23, 2017 from 5 to 6 p.m.
Campus Triolet - Amphi 6.02
Free admission
"America's Cup: From Archimedean to Flying Boats".
After a brief historical overview of the America's Cup, we'll show how, in just a few years, the equipe
ipes taking part in this legendary race have transformed the face of sailboat racing to the point where it is now a commonplace sport, with boats moving from archimedean to flying (supported) mode.
We'll be talking about the value of digital simulation and the major role played by science in the design of these Formula 1s of the seas.
To conclude, a concrete example will be given of the technological choices made for the 2013 edition in San Francisco and the 2017 edition in Bermuda.
