Rubbertoe Posted November 22, 2002 Share Posted November 22, 2002 If you've seen any Nascar races over the past couple of years, you probably have noticed how they have realtime tracking of a car's location on the track, speed, distance from other cars, etc. Of course a lot of this data comes from GPS based technology, but I haven't been able to find out much detailed info about the systems/software that they use. Just wondering if anyone has any inside info. Very basic description of what I'm talking about. The NEW Toe Pages Quote Link to comment
+Jamie Z Posted November 22, 2002 Share Posted November 22, 2002 markwell Jamie Quote Link to comment
Rubbertoe Posted November 22, 2002 Author Share Posted November 22, 2002 Yeah, I've seen that article... but it still doesn't get down to the blood and guts of the systems and programs used. I'm going for the real nerdy info here - you know, processors, system specs, all that crap. Good job on the markwelling, though - I probably wouldn't have looked at that thread with such a generic subject line. The NEW Toe Pages Quote Link to comment
Cracker. Posted November 25, 2002 Share Posted November 25, 2002 Well, I heard that the company I used to work for had a BIG hand in creating the software that is used in NASCAR broadcasts to follow and identify the cars on the track. They also do the 3D graphics that re-create cityscapes for use on a lot of news broadcasts. They also were behind the HDTV presentation of the Masters Golf Tournaments.... I searched the site, but couldnt find anything on the NASCAR stuff, though.... I worked for the Tactical RF products division....I think the Broadcast Division is the one involved with the TV stuff. They are a big name in Digital TV transmitting equipment and software. http://www.harris.com/ Art www.yankeetoys.org www.BudBuilt.com http://www.ttora-ne.mainpage.net/ Quote Link to comment
+civilwarranger Posted November 26, 2002 Share Posted November 26, 2002 If the #2 pencil is the most popular, why is it still #2? Quote Link to comment
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