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This is a copy and paste job from the BF forum. I was banned over there a good while ago, hence can't really join the discussion!
This post is authored by Artisan. I found it very interesting and almost makes me want to go out and buy a thermal imaging camera!
"I've been on a long journey investigating the use of thermal imaging in horse races, particularly towards the finish.
For those not familiar with the technique it involves use of infra red to determine whether or not a horse is running "hot" or "cold", and therefore the likelihood of the horse finishing strongly or fading in the closing stages. I have now managed to produce an impressive and consistent means of significantly improving the prediction of the possible outcome of races in the latter stages of in-running, and profits are flowing.
My problem is one of coverage. It is necessary to attend races with the right camera gear and set-up which limits the number of races I can cover, and also involves the full-time pain of traveling everyday to meetings.
Is any body else using this technique, and are they aware of any methods of deriving these images without the need to travel? It would be so much better to be able to do this from my armchair. The technique will withstand an element of delay - so whilst perhaps not as profitable, it would work without being track-side providing the images are not too delayed (say 2-3 seconds or so).
Ideas gratefully received. "
This post is authored by Artisan. I found it very interesting and almost makes me want to go out and buy a thermal imaging camera!
"I've been on a long journey investigating the use of thermal imaging in horse races, particularly towards the finish.
For those not familiar with the technique it involves use of infra red to determine whether or not a horse is running "hot" or "cold", and therefore the likelihood of the horse finishing strongly or fading in the closing stages. I have now managed to produce an impressive and consistent means of significantly improving the prediction of the possible outcome of races in the latter stages of in-running, and profits are flowing.
My problem is one of coverage. It is necessary to attend races with the right camera gear and set-up which limits the number of races I can cover, and also involves the full-time pain of traveling everyday to meetings.
Is any body else using this technique, and are they aware of any methods of deriving these images without the need to travel? It would be so much better to be able to do this from my armchair. The technique will withstand an element of delay - so whilst perhaps not as profitable, it would work without being track-side providing the images are not too delayed (say 2-3 seconds or so).
Ideas gratefully received. "
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