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Check out the latest
newsletter here 2011
August Newsletter.pdf
Watch the Surround
Simulator
video here 2011
Surround Simulator Video
Camera Technology
Two High Speed
Cameras work simultaneously at separate 90 degree angles to create the
world's most accurate 3 dimensional ball flight model. The micro cameras
utilise high quality CMOS sensors, capturing up to 1,000 frames per second
produced at 60Hz. With each powerful lens producing a wide telephoto angle
of view, capturing multiple images of the ball from impact, through the
air and towards the screen. Tracking the golf ball very accurately in up
to 30 separate positions, from original strike point for 3m or 10 feet of
the ball flight. Whilst the golf club is also tracked for 0.6m or 2 feet,
before impact on the follow through. This enables the simulator software
to exactly mirror the golfer's ball flight and swing performance.
 Camera
Data
The overhead high speed camera tracks the ball from impact and alerts the
software that the ball has been hit. At the same time it records the exact
data relating to the horizontal launch angle, club speed, ball spin, swing
path and face angle relative to the target line. This camera is also used
for putting when the software is in putting mode. The data is sent at high
speed via a USB2 interface to the computer's enhanced host controller,
enabling the software to instantly produce the 3 dimensional ball flight.
The side high speed camera constantly tracks the golf ball from impact as
it travels towards the screen. Accurately measuring the vertical launch
angle, the ball speed and the ball spin to the point that all bad and good
shots are registered producing the very highest of lob shots to the shots
hit along the ground. In game play or practice, the choice of using a
wedge or a seven iron from off the green illustrates this performance of
producing the shots and trajectory you would expect to see. The ball speed
is so accurately measured to produce the carry of the ball through the
air. Again the data is sent to the computer through a high speed USB2 port
connection using a 2nd host controller, so that the information is
instantly analysed and not affected by the data from the overhead camera.
 Realism
During development
of the high speed camera system, many tour players, good amateurs and club
golfers were used to test the playing of the simulator. In all cases they
were amazed at the accuracy of the system as each player re-produced shots
on the simulator they did on the golf course. The hooks, slices and even
the occasional shank was seen, if not liked. When it comes to chipping and
putting then the system is way out in front of any simulator on the
market. Playing from just off the green and using a range of clubs from 6
iron to lob wedge, the cameras will accurately detect the flight of the
shot determining if run or back spin is generated. You will be amazed by
the pin point precision of the shots produced which mirrors the shots
played outdoors. Putting has now been developed to the same level of
chipping. There is no delay in seeing the ball on the screen due to it
having to travel a certain distance to be seen. If you have a putt of one
foot or one meter as used on the US, European and Asian tours and is
available for adjustment in the default settings. This setting enables you
to make the greens as quick or as slow as you want while adjusting the
green hardness at the same time.
 Maintenance
The new high speed
camera system has been developed with the idea that it is maintenance
free. Hitting from a standard type golf mat and with the cameras well out
of the way then there is no reason why you shouldn't get many years of use
without the need to replace hardware or software, especially as software
upgrades are free of charge.
Sports Coach Systems policy to update the software for free on a regular
basis is unique in the industry. You don't lease the software, you
purchase it with an agreement that Sports Coach Systems will provide
updates. As the software and courses are updated then simulation play will
become even more realistic. Golf
Course Mapping
Sports Coach
Systems specialise in golf course mapping and currently have over 100
courses in the library with another 49 under development. Many of these
courses are featured on the European and US tours and give all golfers the
opportunity to play famous courses from around the world. Sports Coach
Systems have the ability to map out existing courses or ones that are
currently in the form of architects drawings, photographs of the
surrounding area, together with global mapping helps the developer or
owner to establish the golf courses for marketing well in advance of
actual play. At this stage, alterations can be made to the design of the
course when played on the simulator in advance of any constructions,
saving time and money
The attention to detail enables the golfer not only to play courses and
holes they recognise but with the high speed camera system play them 365
days a year, whatever the weather.
The library of over 148 courses mapped by Sports Coach are now a real test
with the realism of shot making on undulating fairways in changing weather
conditions where the accuracy of the high speed camera system shows its
performance to perfection.
Please call us to discuss
your requirements on (+64)
021 390 944
or email enquiries@zedgolf.co.nz
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