Computational Fluid Dynamics:
CFD is a computer based mathematical modeling tool designed to solve equations simulating fluid flow to analyse swimming technique and identify potential improvements. It may increase the liklihood of developing an efficient swim technique to ultimately reduce water resistance and improve race times. Computational fluid dynamics provides swimmers with advanced feedback to help reduce friction and drag.
Example of CFD technology- An example of simulation displaying friction on a swimmer's body
CFD is a computer based mathematical modeling tool designed to solve equations simulating fluid flow to analyse swimming technique and identify potential improvements. It may increase the liklihood of developing an efficient swim technique to ultimately reduce water resistance and improve race times. Computational fluid dynamics provides swimmers with advanced feedback to help reduce friction and drag.
Example of CFD technology- An example of simulation displaying friction on a swimmer's body
Technique Analysis
Technique analysis is a method wherby an athlete’s technique is monitored to diagnose performance deficiencies and address these problems with the appropriate training. This may involve the use of an underwater camera in sporting development facilities e.g. AIS pool in Canberra.
Example of technique analysis- Camera angle commonly used by coaches to interpret technique
Technique analysis is a method wherby an athlete’s technique is monitored to diagnose performance deficiencies and address these problems with the appropriate training. This may involve the use of an underwater camera in sporting development facilities e.g. AIS pool in Canberra.
Example of technique analysis- Camera angle commonly used by coaches to interpret technique
Polar Heart Rate Monitor (waterproof)
The heart rate monitor is an essential tool for monitoring heart rate before, during and after physical activity. These factors are crucial in determining a swimmer's level of fitness and can allow trainers to observe if heart rate is not at the standard required. It consists of a sensor and wireless transmitter belt.
Polar heart rate monitor- heart rate monitor and transmitter
The heart rate monitor is an essential tool for monitoring heart rate before, during and after physical activity. These factors are crucial in determining a swimmer's level of fitness and can allow trainers to observe if heart rate is not at the standard required. It consists of a sensor and wireless transmitter belt.
Polar heart rate monitor- heart rate monitor and transmitter
Aquapacer
The aquapacer is programmed to recognize split times, stroke rate, rest intervals and the number of repeats to assist in swim training. Aquapacer technology allows coaches to instantly tap into a vast wealth of data to assist in perfecting an athletes technique to maximise energy efficiency and speed.
Aquapacer- pacer and audio transmitter
The aquapacer is programmed to recognize split times, stroke rate, rest intervals and the number of repeats to assist in swim training. Aquapacer technology allows coaches to instantly tap into a vast wealth of data to assist in perfecting an athletes technique to maximise energy efficiency and speed.
Aquapacer- pacer and audio transmitter
