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Prozone Testing 'Real-Time' Radar Tracking Technology
As the reliance on technology within football continues, there is an increased need amongst both broadcasters and clubs for ‘real time’ access to on-field performance data, such as physical information derived from player tracking.
Current rules within the professional game restrict football players from wearing any form of instrumentation in competitive games; therefore non-invasive tracking technologies need to be investigated where the tracking is done remotely.
With this in mind, Prozone are currently investigating the possibility of using RADAR TECHNOLOGY as a potential solution for providing real time physical performance data.
Radar Tracking is a non-invasive technology that could potentially be used to determine player position in real time. Put simply, a radar system employs a transmitter and receiver. The former transmits radio waves, which are reflected off an object – such as a player – and detected by the receiver.
Player I.D. would remain a manual process but could be monitored whilst a game is underway. In principle, the tracking data could be outputted via software application and made available in less than 10 seconds.
Key benefits of using radar tracking over other real-time tracking systems include improved accuracy of positional measurement, a significant level of tracking automation, and a true 'real-time' physical performance tracking solution.
Prozone’s Head of Technology and Product Strategy Paul Neilson said:
"Focused and proactive research and development activities are essential for a technology based business like Prozone, particularly as the requirement for ‘real-time’ performance data becomes more evident. The radar testing demonstrates our commitment to exploring next generation technologies and potential real time solution, without compromising the accuracy of the data we currently provide."
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