Gigawave Launches Wideband Data Link
Gone are the days when motor racing was all about the performance and reliability of the car coupled with the skill of the driver. Motorsport engineers now want to be able to make decicions based on engine, chassis, gearbox, and other performance related parameters remotely, from the pits.
Up until now teams have had to rely on UHF data links to provide them with real-time data, but the lack of bandwidth (typically 115Kbs ) limits information to basic engine condition and performance. But all this is about to change.
Based on the Company's unique experience of motorsport, Gigawave has developed a wideband data link capable of providing 1-2 Mbs. The new data link is based on Gigawave's digital on-board camera technology which is used to provide viewers with live POV images of MotoGP and other world championships.
Recently, the new system was tested under actual race conditions at Silverstone Circuit in the UK. Installed on a Aston Martin DBR9, the data link allowed team personnel to view complex real time data and adjust important performance parameters. According to the team principal, this helped the team to finish first in the GT1 Class. For Gigawave, it was another example of motorsport technology in action!
Gigawave Technical Centre - January 2010 |
