Making Sense of Squiggly Lines by Christopher Brown

by Christopher Brown

The Basic Analysis of Race Car Data Acquisition by Christopher Brown. Table of Contents Warning - Disclaimer Acknowledgements Preface Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 - Data Acquisition System 1.2 - Channels 1.3 - Logging 1.4 - Data Display Types Chapter 2 Speed 2.1 - Speed from tire revolutions 2.2 - Speed from GPS 2.3 - Overlay 2.4 - Variance 2.5 - Data Alignment 2.6 - Braking 2.7 - Wheel Slip 2.8 - Cornering Speeds 2.9 - Straight Line Speed Chapter 3 RPM 3.1 - Over Revs 3.2 - Down Shifts 3.3 - X-Y Plot of RPM vs. Speed 3.4 - RPM Histogram Chapter 4 Gear 4.1 - Finding the Optimal Shift Points Chapter 5 Throttle 5.1 - Throttle Blips 5.2 - Average Throttle Position 5.3 - Throttle Lifts 5.4 - Throttle Application Smoothness 5.5 - Throttle Application – Ideal Line Chapter 6 G-Force 6.1 - G-Force Longitudinal - Acceleration 6.2 - G-Force Longitudinal - Braking 6.3 - G-Force Lateral 6.4 - G-G Traction Circle Chapter 7 Steering 7.1 - Line Analysis 7.2 - Car Handling Oversteer/Understeer Chapter 8 Track Mapping Chapter 9 Section Timing Chapter 10 Video Chapter 11 Putting it All Together 11.1 - Summary of Channels 11.2 - Strategy for Improvement Appendix A – Recommended Logging Rates Appendix B - Glossary of Terms Index

Genres: Racing

Paperback

First published January 1, 2011

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Reviews

[Terrell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fantastic introduction into the basics of data analysis. This book would be perfect for an amateur road racer, a student in Formula SAE or even a sim racer. Basically, anyone interested in data analysis and how it can be used to understand driver/vehicle performance.

[Kevin Gross · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent book, just tons of information. Will have to return to it to consult, too much to absorb all in one go! The book would benefit slightly from better editing for spelling and grammar, but I quibble here. It's as much a reference work to be used over and over as it is a "read."

[Ben Bunk · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent intro to naunce of understanding racing data.

[JAY · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really rate this at 4.5. This is a must read if your are getting into data analysis for personal improvement or coaching.