61 - All About Aerodynamic Sensors with Chris Morton

If you're a fan of the show, please support us!1:30 meet AeroLab Founder and Associate Professor of Engineering at the University of Calgary, Chris Morton5:30 what does the AeroLab sensor do?7:30 how aerodynamic sensors are like toddlers9:00 the delicate process of setting up an aerodynamic sensor vs something less sensitive to poor data inputs like a power meter or a heart rate sensor13:00 how much of an expert in aerodynamics do you need to be to make use of an aero sensor?15:30 currently there is a substantial gap in the knowledge of what to do with aero data22:00 Chris’s preliminary research into the interplay between biomechanics and aerodynamics in bicycle fitting24:00 the value of measuring wind direction as well as magnitude with the multi-hole pitot tube in the AeroLab sensor25:15 demonstrated sail effect from disk wheels!26:30 wind average drag: drag performance across all yaw angles encountered that day30:00 the data collected by the AeroLab sensor and how it is used35:15 for an experienced rider, CdA data convergence can happen in as little time as 10s!37:00 1 equation and 2 unknowns! How to solve for both aerodynamic drag (CdA) and rolling resistance (CRR). 41:45 the inputs needed for the algorithm46:30 AeroLab vs competition on CRR53:00 baking in both CdA and CRR in testing for the most efficient setup54:45 about CRR breakpoints and the data AeroLab is collecting to predict optimal tire pressure for EVERY race course!56:30 a case study of optimizing aerodynamics at the Slovenian national TT championships59:30 getting close to releasing the final product60:30 first round of commercial product is for coaches, teams, fitters, engineers only62:30 aero fitters will be able to test up to 6 positions in an hour of testing63:00 combining wind tunnel testing with CFD and field testing66:30 the value of improving body position70:30 aero sensors are for testing and not really for race-day use72:15 using the aero sensor to analyze draft effects in legal draft packs in triathlon75:00 getting an AeroLab assessment done in your areaLearn more and sign up for updates on the AeroLab website. Follow them on Instagram.