New type of 'disc-golf-disc' designed by jon potts

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Jon Potts has developed a new type of disc golf disc called the 'disc-wing', focusing on aerodynamics and control through experimental techniques at the Goldstein Research Laboratory. An advanced amateur disc golfer has tested the disc and reported promising performance, indicating potential applications beyond disc golf. The user plans to manufacture their own discs using a hand pour technique, incorporating golf ball-like dimples and a softer plastic midsection to enhance flight characteristics. They are also exploring the addition of a fan-like impression on the disc's bottom to increase lift while managing edge design for optimal distance.

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  • Understanding of aerodynamics principles related to sports equipment
  • Familiarity with disc golf design and performance metrics
  • Knowledge of materials science, particularly plastics used in sports discs
  • Experience with manufacturing techniques, specifically hand pouring methods
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  • Explore the impact of surface textures on flight performance in disc golf
  • Investigate materials suitable for enhancing disc durability and performance
  • Learn about the effects of lift and drag in disc flight dynamics
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hey, this is a new type of 'disc-golf-disc' designed by jon potts

"He is currently investigating the aerodynamics and control of disc-wings using experimental techniques, based at the experimental fluids and aerodynamics facility, the Goldstein Research Laboratory."

i clipped the quote from his site...


http://www.discwing.com/research/index.html

I'm an advanced am disc golfer(used to moderate the theo physics forum here) and i bought the first 'disc-wing' disc ever released to the public(on ebay for charity... don't ask) and i'll tell you... this tech is really great. This tech seems to have very interesting applications besides that of "disc golf"
 
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btw, I'm hopefully going to manufacture some discs myself... using a hand pour tek I'm workin on. If any of you experts get any ideas from the adobe files please hint me toward them. I am going to try to incorporate "golf ball type' dimples on the discs top surface. Also a softer plastik in the midsection to possibly facilatate more of a 'bullet shape' while the disc is in flight.

If i were to also add a slight 'fanlike' impression to the bottom of the disc that would create more lift would it not? Then i'd have to tweak the edge to offset the extra lift. I need to keep the lift at bay but at the same time... with the extra(possibly) lift from a fan impression and a tweaked edge couldn't i translate the lift into + distance?
 
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