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Enhancing Hot Air Ballooning Competitions.

Balloon Live

IndustryAerosports
TypeAndroid, iOS Application
ServicesUI/UX, Frontend & Backend Development

Scenario

A Hot Air Ballooning competition is taking place, where pilots traditionally had to manually write down their goal declarations and physically drop markers. This process was time-consuming, prone to errors, and required extensive post-flight debriefings.

Solution

Digitalization and Tracking

Digitalization: Pilots use the Balloon Live app on their smartphones to declare goals and drop markers digitally, eliminating the need for paper-based records. This feature allows for instant recording of actions, reducing the risk of errors and speeding up the competition process.
Tracking: The app tracks the pilot's position using either the phone's internal GPS or a custom device specifically designed for ballooning competitions. This device uses both GPS and barometric measurements to provide highly accurate tracking data, ensuring that every movement of the balloon is recorded with precision.

Data Management and Efficiency

Data Integrity: All flight data, including goal declarations, marker drops, and other relevant information, are saved in the IGC format, which is then digitally signed with a security key. This ensures that the data cannot be tampered with, maintaining the integrity of the competition results.
Real-Time Transmission: If the pilot's phone has data connectivity during the flight, the app transmits tracking information to the cloud in real-time. This feature allows competition scorers to view tracks immediately, significantly reducing the time needed for post-flight analysis and scoring.
Post-Flight Efficiency: Data synchronization with the cloud eliminates the need for physical downloads from SD cards, as was previously required. This automation speeds up the scoring process, allowing for earlier debriefings only when necessary. Pilots can now focus more on flying and less on administrative tasks, enhancing the overall competition experience.

Outcome

  • Streamlined Competition Process: The competition process is streamlined, allowing for quicker scoring, reduced administrative tasks, and an enhanced focus on flying for pilots.

  • Improved Accuracy: Digital tracking and real-time data transmission ensure that every action is recorded accurately, reducing the likelihood of disputes or errors in scoring.

  • Reduced Debriefing Time: With real-time data available, the need for extensive debriefing sessions is minimized. Competition scorers can access and analyze the data immediately, allowing for quicker scoring and reducing the time pilots spend waiting for results. Debriefings are now only necessary in special cases, such as disputes or unusual circumstances, further streamlining the competition process.

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