Infrared cameras in automotive racing.
Infrared cameras in automotive racing.
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I was reading a book on race car design and the autor talked about how he dosent know exactly what temeratures tires reach while corners. He guessed aound 700 but wasnt quite sure. I was thinking infrared cameras could be used to monitor tire temeratures while a car is in motion. Has this already been done? I know tire manufactuars use infrared to test tires and use it to check for warning signs of tire failure aswell. I figure it woud also show where the tire is gripping the most and help with suspension tuning. Any thoughts?





RE: Infrared cameras in automotive racing.
However, infrared temperature measurement is notoriously inaccurate in real-world situations. For many materials -- and I bet rubber is one of them -- emissivity changes with temperature.
RE: Infrared cameras in automotive racing.
It would probably need to be kept well away from the direct IR radiation exhaust pipes, brake rotors and other very hot objects.
I see no reason why a commercial tyre heater could not be used to test and verify the system on a stationary vehicle.
RE: Infrared cameras in automotive racing.
Buy one of the remote IR temperature sensors that measure heating duct outlet temperature and take it apart.
RE: Infrared cameras in automotive racing.
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Reading the temperatures on the tire can give a wealth of information on suspension, geometry, a lot more. I think that some racing endurance cars have infra red sensors built into the car, and they are used primarily for safety reason, to detect the rapid heating of a tire, usually indicating a tire losing air pressure.
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(By the way, Patecell was a Pan-Am pilot who originally aimed his insert for airplanes.)
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Cheers, Brett.