Group 5 (2007)

Student Members:
Douglas Harvey
Henry Mabwa
Antone Pinto
Kevin Walsh

Faculty Advisor:
Dr. Gilbert Fain

Project Title:
Team Rowing Training System

Project Description:
Our project involves the development of a system to measure the force output of the individual rowers on a rowing team. The data collected by these sensors must be stored in a removable storage device for the team to analyze their performance after training sessions. Using a computer interface, the system must be able to display an individual's performance relative to past performances as well as the individual's performance vs. other rowers. The lead rower sets the pace for the other rowers to follow, so the system shall have audible feedback to synchronized the four other rowers with the lead rower. The Rowing Team will have audible feedback via a speaker located next to the steered. this system will help rowers stay synchronized and increase the overall performance of the team as well as give feedback of each rower's performance after training sessions. The cost of the system may not exceed that of a comparable system for measuring individual running performance (i.e. Polar RS800sd Running Computer, $470), or a total cost of $2350 for five rowers. In addition, the system must be watertight and have a battery life of a least two hours.