The fastest sailing boat in the world uses QuantumX

Quality of measurement permits optimization

The Hydroptère team therefore deliberately decided to use HBK's QuantumX measurement data acquisition system. Reliability, precision, quality: QuantumX is outstanding for these values - they are also crucial to Hydroptère's success. The high quality of measurement data therefore has significantly contributed to the further optimization of stability, speed, cavitation, aerodynamic drag, vibration and oscillation as well as the strength of the material used. Hydroptère is among the first users worldwide to rely on the new CX22W data recorder from the QuantumX family. The device - featuring WLAN connection and touch-screen operation - is installed in the middle section of the boat and continuously saves measurement data acquired at different locations in the boat. Damien COLEGRAVE, responsible for the test and measurement equipment on board: "We have been involved in the development of CX22W from the start and HBK has incorporated our feedback point by point. The idea of an "embedded PC" combining the benefits of the Windows world with the reliability of a rugged data logger has proven successful." In addition, the measurement data acquisition system has been integrated into the mobile radio network. Data can easily be accessed from the office via a web browser for real-time analysis of trial runs. Optical and acoustic signals alert the responsible engineer as soon as critical load limits are exceeded - to facilitate a speedy and appropriate response. Extensive analyses of the recorded measurement data are performed after each test. They enable conclusions to be drawn on the boat's response to swell, wind direction or positioning of the sails. The results are included in the computer simulation of the trimaran to simulate extreme conditions and further refine the mathematical model. This results in better prediction of the boat's most likely behavior.