Towards a Low-Cost, High Output Rate, Real-Time GPS Rowing Coaching and Training System

K. Zhang, R. Grenfell, R. Deakin, Y. Li, J. Zhang, A. Hahn, C. Gore, T. Rice

Abstract:	This paper outlines current progress of the project "Development of a simple GPS rower monitoring and training system" conducted by RMIT University in partnership with the Australian Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) for microTechnology. The aim of the project is to investigate the potential to use an advanced, space-borne system to track position, velocity and acceleration (PVA) and optimise athletic performance and the coaching process. The latest developments in the project, including proof-of-concept, feasibility studies, and viable system architecture and instrumentation are presented. Trials are conducted using both geodetic and low-cost GPS receivers and some preliminary data analysis is presented. Results show that a consistent millimetre precision of position, centimetre per second of velocity and centimetre per second squared level of acceleration can be achieved using geodetic-type GPS receivers. Initial tests have also demonstrated that low-cost GPS receivers are capable of providing precise velocity and acceleration for athlete tracking and monitoring applications, but position. Currently, a simple prototype rowing system with high output-rate and synchronised integration with video image is developed. Ultimately a reliable and robust system, which is low-cost, lightweight and is capable of generating high rate results on-the-fly will be developed.
Published in:	Proceedings of the 16th International Technical Meeting of the Satellite Division of The Institute of Navigation (ION GPS/GNSS 2003) September 9 - 12, 2003 Oregon Convention Center Portland, OR
Pages:	489 - 498
Cite this article:	Zhang, K., Grenfell, R., Deakin, R., Li, Y., Zhang, J., Hahn, A., Gore, C., Rice, T., "Towards a Low-Cost, High Output Rate, Real-Time GPS Rowing Coaching and Training System," Proceedings of the 16th International Technical Meeting of the Satellite Division of The Institute of Navigation (ION GPS/GNSS 2003), Portland, OR, September 2003, pp. 489-498.
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