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Acceleration Sensors / Accelerometer - A Brief Introduction |
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An acceleration sensor, or accelerometer, is an electromechanical device that measures the vibration or acceleration forces on the race car. Useful for monitoring vehicle/chassis dynamics or track mapping, accelerometers are available with single-axis, dual-axis and triple-axis measurements. The three-axis accelerometer is most commonly used in racing, monitoring variables such as ‘inline acceleration’ (accelerating/braking), ‘lateral acceleration’ (turning acceleration) and ‘vertical acceleration’ (gravitational forces). These forces are generally referred to as G-forces, or G-loading. Most teams will be mainly interested in the lateral measurements that will give an indication of the car’s tyre performance through corners.
Accelerometers used in racing have a low-impedance output voltage that will easily interface with most common data loggers and data acquisition systems.
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accelerometers, acceleration sensors
Variohm  Race Technology PCB Piezotronics Competition Systems MoTeC KA Sensors
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We are a dynamic and
flexible company with over 20 years of sensor
design and manufacturing experience. Our
product range covers almost every type of
measurement found on modern race vehicles.
Including:
Pressure, force, torque, acceleration, displacement,
temperature, ride height, speed, logging,
wiring.
We have solutions
for all budgets from F1 to club racers
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acceleration
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Competition Systems is
a full service provider of electronic solutions
for motorsport.
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Pat Cahill |
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MoTeC engine management and data acquisition systems are designed for performance, reliability and versatility. With advanced technology and a multitude of expansion options, our products can be configured to suit almost any application - on land, water and even in the air. Every level is catered for, from high performance road vehicles and amateur motorsport to top class professional race teams.
Products include:
• Fully Programmable Engine Management Systems
• Data Acquisition Systems
• Digital Displays
• CAN Expansion Devices
• Power Distribution Modules
• Diff Controllers
• Sensors
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Celebrating 40 years of products, innovation and
customer service, PCB Piezotronics is a global
leader in the design and manufacture of force,
torque, load, strain, pressure, acoustic and vibration
sensors, as well as the pioneer of ICP® technology.
Core competencies include ICP® and charge
output piezoelectric, piezoresistive, strain gage,
MEMS and capacitive sensors and instrumentation,
with applications in automotive, medical, defense,
aerospace, and industrial markets.
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+44 (0)1462 429710 |
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Graham Turgoose |
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Race Technology is based in Nottingham, UK and
supplies cutting edge GPS enabled data logging
systems and electronic dashboards. We offer products
catering for all levels of motorsport from track
day enthusiast and club racers to large professional
teams and race series. We can also design and
develop custom data logging systems to individual
customer specifications.
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David Brown |
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Variohm EuroSensor supply a wide range of rotary and linear position sensors pressure transducers, temperature sensors & force transducers which are proven in many Motorsport applications. Specializing in reliable and cost effective sensors, Variohm offer a wide range of devices for all your Motorsport industries needs.
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