61 - All About Aerodynamic Sensors with Chris Morton

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• 1:30 meet AeroLab Founder and Associate Professor of Engineering at the University of Calgary, Chris Morton
• 5:30 what does the AeroLab sensor do?
• 7:30 how aerodynamic sensors are like toddlers
• 9:00 the delicate process of setting up an aerodynamic sensor vs something less sensitive to poor data inputs like a power meter or a heart rate sensor
• 13:00 how much of an expert in aerodynamics do you need to be to make use of an aero sensor?
• 15:30 currently there is a substantial gap in the knowledge of what to do with aero data
• 22:00 Chris’s preliminary research into the interplay between biomechanics and aerodynamics in bicycle fitting
• 24:00 the value of measuring wind direction as well as magnitude with the multi-hole pitot tube in the AeroLab sensor
• 25:15 demonstrated sail effect from disk wheels!
• 26:30 wind average drag: drag performance across all yaw angles encountered that day
• 30:00 the data collected by the AeroLab sensor and how it is used
• 35:15 for an experienced rider, CdA data convergence can happen in as little time as 10s!
• 37:00 1 equation and 2 unknowns! How to solve for both aerodynamic drag (CdA) and rolling resistance (CRR). 
• 41:45 the inputs needed for the algorithm
• 46:30 AeroLab vs competition on CRR
• 53:00 baking in both CdA and CRR in testing for the most efficient setup
• 54:45 about CRR breakpoints and the data AeroLab is collecting to predict optimal tire pressure for EVERY race course!
• 56:30 a case study of optimizing aerodynamics at the Slovenian national TT championships
• 59:30 getting close to releasing the final product
• 60:30 first round of commercial product is for coaches, teams, fitters, engineers only
• 62:30 aero fitters will be able to test up to 6 positions in an hour of testing
• 63:00 combining wind tunnel testing with CFD and field testing
• 66:30 the value of improving body position
• 70:30 aero sensors are for testing and not really for race-day use
• 72:15 using the aero sensor to analyze draft effects in legal draft packs in triathlon
• 75:00 getting an AeroLab assessment done in your area

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