IndyCar Matlab GUI (Wind Analysis)
- Michael Rooney
- Nov 19, 2018
- 1 min read
Description:
Scripted and developed Matlab GUI to aid weather predictions at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Historical weather data used in conjunction with current data to predict weather patterns around the track. Results were numerical & visual. This was used with detailed lap time simulation (LTS) in order to predict top speed, aid gear selection, and aid shifting strategy. Analytical model correlation in LTS done using 20+ vehicle telemetry channels. GUI development / analytics done in Matlab 2014b, and vehicle telemetry pulled from Pi Cosworth Toolbox. Program was compiled to use with Matlab Compiled Runtime (MCR) installer, and distributed to key-partner Chevrolet teams for use during events at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Through my efforts with this tool, I was proudly able to help the 22 car crew power driver Simon Pagenaud to a 2nd place pole position during the 2018 Indianapolis 500 qualifying.
Features:
Time period look-up. Helpful to review wind stations reading during a particular run on track. Time periods can be saved within application.
Future wind prediction. Uses historical data to predict wind vectors on track given a global wind.
Quiver visualization of wind around the track, along with rose-plots of each wind station.
Help document attached within GUI to explain all features in detail for team use.
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