World records tumble on Plowman Craven measured track
Plowman Craven were recently commissioned to measure the new Manchester velodrome surface to make it ready for world record claims at the UCI Track Cycling World Championships that began yesterday, March 26.
The 3D team scanned the track and created a computer model which accurately measured the 250 metre black datum line marking the edge of the track. Precise measurement is vital to ensure the track complies with UCI requirements.
"By using accurate survey methods in the field and then by mapping the surface of the track as a 3D model, we are confident the internal edge of the black line accurately represents the physical 3D distance," says Stuart McLeod, 3D Project Manager.
Two world records were recorded in the first day of competition in Manchester, as the French team posted the fastest time in history in the heats of the Team Sprint, only to improve it again in the final to win in an extraordinary 43.271 seconds. The British trio of Chris Hoy, Jamie Staff and Ross Edgar captured the silver medal in what was essentially a dress rehearsal for the Beijing Olympics. The other outstanding result on this fast track was the 4,000 metres world individual pursuit gold medal won by Olympic champion Bradley Wiggins in superb style.
The Independent talks to Plowman Craven
Plowman Craven was recently featured in The Independent's surveying supplement. MD Simon Barnes talks about the effect of technology, in particular laser scanners and the way they have changed the way we measure everything. For a PDF of the full article please email marketing@plowmancraven.co.uk