Theoretical analysis and determination of zipline movement parameters

This paper provides the analysis of the influence parameters, the procedure for modeling of zipline system, as well as the procedure for determining the motion parameters. The calculation itself is based on the catenary theory, which was specific developed for the calculations of ropeways and cable cranes, or for so-called transport systems with the "horizontal rope". The results are obtained as an illustration of the conducted analysis based on the theoretical setting for the relevant model that are made with the help of computer simulations concrete conditions of zipline whose installation was planned on Fruška Gora. The size of certain parameters (weight, rolling resistance, air resistance, wind, rope tension, etc.) were varied in the simulations for different cases of zipline usage. The results and conclusions can serve as a starting point for the design of such systems.