Module Descriptors
MOTORSPORT PHYSICS AND DATA ACQUISITION
MECH50544
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Debi Roberts
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Students must be studying the Foundation Degree In Motorsport Technology award
Module Resources
Race vehicle, transport, garage, garage equipment. Data logging and interrogation equipment. Historical data. IT facilities.
These resources will be provided by the Work Based Learning Provider.
Module Texts
'Competition Car Data Logging: A Practical Handbook.' McBeath S (2002) Sparkford: Haynes Publishing
'Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems.' Tranter A (1995) Sparkford: Haynes Publishing
Module Learning Strategies
Core theoretical material will be delivered through a lecture programme, 12 hours (1:n)1
Team review meetings and group analysis of results 12 x 2 hour meetings (1:n)2
Module Additional Assessment Details
Module is assessed by 100% course work
50% Portfolio of data for the season with appropriate analysis of data and results
50% Reflective review of the results throughout the season
Module Indicative Content
Acquire and record qualitative and quantitative track data:
Driver's feedback, spotters, car and engine data logged information, time keepers (and sector times) and engineers report.
Weights, fuel, fuel consumption, tyres, tyre pressures, tyre temperature, track temperature and set-up changes.
Evaluation of performance:
Analysis of data collected to determine recommended actions to improve performance.
Performance reporting:
Presentation and explanation of decisions made due to review of data.