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Formula one racing is certainly one of the more demanding applications of computer-aided design. Both components and entire racing cars are designed and tested on computers. Doing testing on computers is often much quicker and cheaper than building mock-ups or prototypes. |
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The BMW Williams F1 team were able to shorten the design time of their new car to less than a tenth of the time taken previously by using sophisticated simulation technology. This saves money. Once the car is on the track, dozens of sensors monitor every aspect of performance. This data is relayed to the pits, where the data is analysed to discover any remaining problems or possible improvements. The image above shows the BMW Williams F1 team analysing data from one of their cars. |
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