Kooi, B. W.

An approach to the study of ancient archery using mathematical modelling / B.W. Kooi and C. A. Bergman.

Antiquity 71 (1997): 124-134

The archer's bow is a machine whose purpose is to impart stored energy effectively and accurately to propel the arrow. A mathematical modelling of different bow types shows how their engineering characteristics define their performances.

ANTROPOLOGIA