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Ah this is an interesting thought though I don't think this is what the organisers were trying to do. Or if they are, it does not match up with what they are me
by tomglynch 5y ago
Ah this is an interesting thought though I don't think this is what the organisers were trying to do. Or if they are, it does not match up with what they are meant to do as per the UCI specs (the UCI is the international cycling governing body).
In another comment I was discussing the tech being somewhat outdated - perhaps your suggestion is part of the solution. Would two cameras on different planes result in more accurate results?
- gorgoiler 5y agoIt’s probably quite hard to make an orthographic streak camera that is pointing vertically down in the same plane as the finish, but that seems like the optimal solution. Moreover, if the camera is used to identify the times and finish positions of all the riders, it’s probably quite hard to identify them from above. Perhaps a streak video synchronised with TV footage would be convincing? How about a prismatic laser and fog machine at the finish? It’ll look like an 80s rave but the streak camera will clearly show where the finish is.
- dmurray 5y ago> Would two cameras on different planes result in more accurate results? A man with one watch knows what time it is. A man with two is never sure.