AIS ‘Wet Plate’ technology gives swimmers the edge

Force platforms built into the starting blocks and walls of the AIS Technology Pool are enabling AIS Sports Scientists train our relay swimmers to peak performance as we approach the 2012 London Olympic Games. The technology allows the collection of important data regarding times for relay changeovers, turns, starts, and swim speed. Once collected, data is displayed on plasma screens for scrutiny and analysis by Aquatic Testing, Training and Research Staff. This data combined with video footage of swimmers gives the Sports Scientists and coaching staff the information they need to improve swimmers race times and relay skills so our Aussie swimmers continue to produce extraordinary performances.

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