CS 111 Introduction To Computational Science Fall 2017 Midte

Cs 111 Introduction To Computational Science Fall 2017midtermrules

CS 111 - Introduction to Computational Science Fall 2017 Midterm Rules: You cannot work in groups for the Midterm, i.e., each student must turn in their own work. The goal of this exercise is to study the motion of spinning sport balls, focusing on modeling, simulation, and analysis of trajectory influenced by various forces. Specifically, it involves modeling a soccer free kick considering forces such as gravity, air resistance, and the Magnus effect, and assessing whether the ball hits a defensive wall or scores a goal.

The problem is set in a coordinate system with axes: x-axis parallel to the goal line, y-axis towards the center of the field, and z-axis upwards, with the origin at the center of the goal. The initial conditions include the starting position and velocity of the ball, and forces include gravity, drag, and lift (Magnus effect). The motion equations derive from Newton’s second law, resulting in a system of second-order differential equations describing the acceleration components.

You are asked to convert these second-order equations into a system of first-order ODEs, create a MATLAB function to solve the system using the Runge-Kutta 4th order method, test this solver with a given system, and analyze trajectories for multiple cases. Additionally, you must assess whether the ball hits a modeled defensive wall or goes into the goal for each case, and provide plots and code for these analyses.

Paper For Above instruction

Introduction

Understanding the physics of projectile motion is fundamental in sports science, particularly for optimizing techniques in sports like soccer, tennis, and baseball. This paper models the trajectory of a spinning soccer ball during a free kick, considering forces such as gravity, air resistance, and the Magnus effect, employing numerical methods for simulation and analysis. The goal is to predict whether a given shot results in a goal or hits the defense wall, providing insights for players and coaches to improve shot accuracy and effectiveness.

Mathematical Modeling of Soccer Ball Trajectory

The motion of the soccer ball is described by Newton's second law: m~a = m~g – cdrag |~v|~v + clift |~v| (~s × ~v), where:

  • m is the mass of the ball (0.437 kg),
  • ~a is acceleration vector,
  • ~v is velocity vector,
  • ~s is the spin vector,
  • cdrag and clift are drag and lift coefficients, respectively,
  • g ≈ 9.81 m/s2 (acceleration due to gravity).

Breaking into components, the equations become coupled second-order ODEs:

m d²x/dt² = -cdrag |v| vx + clift |v| (sy vz - sz vy)

m d²y/dt² = -cdrag |v| vy + clift |v| (sz vx - sx vz)


m d²z/dt² = -mg - cdrag |v| vz + clift |v| (sx vy - sy vx)

Where |v| = √(vx2 + vy2 + vz2), and initial conditions specify position and velocity at t=0.

Conversion to First-Order ODE System

To numerically solve the system, it is rewritten as six first-order equations:



dy1/dt = y2


dy2/dt = fx(t, y)


dy3/dt = y4


dy4/dt = fy(t, y)


dy5/dt = y6


dy6/dt = fz(t, y)

Where y = [x, vx, y, vy, z, vz], and functions fx, fy, fz calculate accelerations based on current values.

Numerical Integration: RK4 Method

A MATLAB function using the classical Runge-Kutta 4th order method (RK4) is developed. It accepts as inputs: the function handle for derivatives, initial vector, start/end times, and time step size. The function outputs arrays of time points and solutions at these points. This solver is tested on a complex nonlinear test system, verifying the expected order of accuracy by computing errors for decreasing step sizes.

Simulation and Trajectory Analysis

The main application involves solving the equations for several initial conditions (cases), specified in a provided data table. Each simulation produces trajectory data (x, y, z over time). Plotting these trajectories visualizes the ball's motion, helping determine whether it hits the wall or scores.

The analysis code assesses trajectories by checking if the ball intersects with the wall rectangle (based on wall coordinates) or passes through the goal opening (checking (x, y, z) positions relative to goal dimensions). It reports outcomes for each case, such as "goal scored," "hit wall," or "missed."

Conclusions

This approach combines rigorous mathematical modeling, numerical integration, and collision detection techniques, providing a detailed toolset for understanding and optimizing soccer free kicks involving spinning balls. It illustrates how computational methods can enhance decision-making in sports strategy and training.

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Keywords: soccer free kick, projectile motion, Magnus effect, numerical simulation, Runge-Kutta, trajectory analysis, collision detection, computational physics.

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