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A distance learning course which will provide you with an excellent understanding of the theoretical and practical issues of a wide range of Data Acquisition Systems, in the context of a racing car.
The course can be part of a Masters programme, and relevant theoretical topics are covered. The course also covers some general academic ground, including aspects of the use of the MATLAB program, which may be new to some students, though no prior knowledge of this is assumed.
http://motorsport.brookes.ac.uk
I am really enjoying this course so far and want to commend you guys on your effort.
Wayne Gross, Race Support Engineer
Course Requirements
You will need a computer running Windows XP or 2000 with a DVD-ROM drive to access the course material. You will also need access to the Internet to use online resources and undertake the computermarked assignments. The course makes extensive use of the MATLAB computer program, and a copy of this will be provided as part of the course material. It is NOT necessary to know how to use MATLAB before you start the course. Full instructions in use of the relevant features of the program will be given.
Tuition Fees
The tuition fees for this course are 1200*. The practical element of the course is an additional 600.
I think that it is a well put-together course. Easy to follow and instructive at the same time.
http://motorsport.brookes.ac.uk
Course Content
The courses covers a number of topics in the field of racing car data acquisition, such as:
Basic processes of data acquisition, and actions of the different sub-systems Sensors: basic action, errors, and related issues Using MATLAB to produce calibration equations for linear- and non-linear transducers Operation of the main types of sensor e.g. pressure, temperature, acceleration, flow-rate An understanding of the problems of accuracy and resolution Analogue to digital conversion: the process, and how practical issues affect data quality Matching sampling rate to signal: Nyquist frequency, sampling theorem, and aliasing Practicalities of connecting sensors to loggers, especially as applied to noise reduction CAN bus connection of sensors how this works, and the main advantages and problems Memory requirement of data loggers, and the main technologies for data storage; data transfer Nature of signals (Fourier analysis) Filter behaviour and purpose: signal extraction; noise reduction; the importance of phase Basics of digital signal processing (DSP): how digital filters work; advantages of digital over analogue; effect of filter order and type of frequency response and phase; implementing filters in data acquisition systems Use of DSP for Fourier transforms; time and frequency domains; moving between domains Processing of acceleration data (with MATLAB and in the logger) to produce 2-dimensional speed and position data; use of GPS data to enhance acceleration, speed and position data Other signal processing both with external programs (MATLAB) and using the data loggers math channels How data from key channels can be used in vehicle performance improvement and driver coaching.
For more information please contact: Rebecca Price, School of Technology, Oxford Brookes University, Wheatley Campus, Wheatley, Oxford, OX33 1HX, UK t: +44 (0) 1865 484227 e: rprice@brookes.ac.uk
Oxford Brookes University reserve the right to alter the course and fees without notice.
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