Suivi de la performance athlétique en temps réel.
Designation:
GPS tracking system for athletic performance.
Manufacturer: Catapult Sports.
Main Function:
- Real-time tracking of external load (total distance, speed, accelerations, decelerations, sprints).
- Analysis of internal load (heart rate, and sometimes integration with supplementary biometric sensors).
- Performance management and injury prevention monitoring.
Technical Characteristics:
- GPS frequency: 10 to 18 Hz (depending on the model).
- Triaxial accelerometer: sampling up to 1000 Hz.
- Integrated gyroscope and magnetometer.
- Bluetooth range capabilities for rapid data synchronization.
- Battery autonomy: 5 to 6 hours of continuous use.
Usage:
- Team sports (football/soccer, rugby, basketball...).
- Individual tracking in athletics and racket sports.
Advantages:
- Highly accurate real-time measurements.
- Proactive injury prevention and load tracking.
- Seamless integration with powerful data management platforms (Catapult OpenField).
Limitations:
- High acquisition cost.
- Reliance on GPS signals (severe limitations in indoor environments).