VSPARS RealTime
VSPARS RealTime provides the ultimate in sail shape recognition technology. Thanks to a range of lens angles and individual calibration and perspective correction algorithms, even downwind sail shape can be accurately determined and ouput in 3D coordinates.
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Customised cameras in robust waterproof housings
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Individual camera calibrations and perspective corrections
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Automatically detect and save upwind and downwind sail shapes
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Trim to user-defined targets in real time
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Measure rig bend, sag and twist with high accuracy
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Connects to most boat systems to save all variables with sail shape
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Search, filter and merge sail shapes using an intelligent database
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Simple USB connections with camera power from USB bus
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Runs on standard laptop
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System weight < 3kg
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Specifications are available here.
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VSPARS Olympic
This is our small boat system. Cameras such as the Pentax WG-1 or the GoPro HD Hero range are mounted on the deck and set to fire off at regular intervals. At the end of the day, the pictures are downloaded and processed in batch mode through the VSPARS Olympic software.
Features:
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Standard camera lens distortion calibrations for a range of off-the-shelf digital cameras
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Full accuracy sail shape and rig deflection measurements
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Search, filter and merge sail shapes using intelligent database
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Software runs on standard laptop
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Ultra-lightweight
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Specifications are available here.
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VSPARS Wireless Hardware Pack
The VSPARS Wireless hardware pack is pre-configured, fully plug-and-play, and comes with everything you need. Three customised GoPro Hero 3+ cameras are provided, with deck mounts and spray guards. These cameras are pre-configured to communicate wirelessly to the on-deck waterproof control box which runs VSPARS RealTime.
Features:
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Analyse any sail stripe pictures with ease
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Save boat variables with each sail shape
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Search, filter and merge sail shapes using intelligent database
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Software runs on standard laptop
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Ultra-lightweight
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Specifications are available here.
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VSPARS Accessories
A range of VSPARS accessories are available, with popular additions and spares listed below. There are also custom solutions available using our in-house CAD and 3D Printing technology. Contact us for more information if you have a specific request.
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3D printed GoPro mount with spray guard
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Spare wired camera with housing
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Windows Phone App - (Free on the App store) - Runs in conjunction with VSPARS RealTime
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