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Athletic Analysis With a Racing Heart

Skaloud, Jan; Ladetto, Quentin; Merminod, Bertrand; Vetterli, Martin; Gyr, Michael; Marcacci, Alberto; Luthi, Patrice; Schutz, Yves
  • Published in: GPS World, p. 18-22
  • Publication date: 2001

Downhill skiers enter a different dimension on the racecourse, but they are still subject to the laws of physics. A new Swiss system integrates GPS, video, and biosensors for precise position, velocity and heart-rate measurement, helping coaches and athletes plot the best "line" and improve training procedures - while enhancing television broadcasts.

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