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Team members:

• Matt Hulse
• Marc Kessler
• Andy Lin
• Chris Lites
• Preston Schipper

Initial Design Objectives:ÌýTo design and construct a telemetric data acquisition system for automotive applications with a focus on the Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ FSAE race car.

Our design will collect data through independent sensors designed to be used in the Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ FSAE race car chassis. Data consists of dynamic car statistics, such as wheel speed, shock position and motor monitoring sensors. The design will be modular, allowing future expansion of new telemetric sensors. The central component will be a processing board that communicates with all the modular sensors and stores collected data for future analysis. It will also have the capability to process the collected data for future control systems throughout the car.

The system will provide a useful tool for race engineering and also provide a strong platform for the development of new safety systems for the general public. Newer safety systems utilizing data acquisition help to create control systems for the consumer market. Some of these control systems include traction control, anti-lock brakes, skid-control assist, and intelligent air-bag systems. All systems requiring fast acting controls rely upon precise data acquisition systems.