Chell Instruments provides the University of Texas Austin’s Longhorn Racing with their latest pressure scanner for development of their Formula SAE racing car.
Having received the latest nanoDAQ-LTS-16 and a quick start cable from Chell Instruments, academics from Longhorn Racing’s aerodynamics team can gather better and more precise results from their wind tunnel testing.
“We are thrilled by the support of Chell in providing this new technology that will allow our aerodynamics team to begin collecting valuable data. The support from Chell will open the door to new insights that were previously unattainable, enabling us to push the boundaries of what our car can achieve on the track,” said Liam Cosgrove, Aerodynamics Advisor at Longhorn Racing.
Longhorn Racing is a student-led team that bring together engineers at the University of Texas Austin to apply their knowledge to build the ideal race car.
By using the lightweight nanoDAQ-LTS-16 pressure scanner to measure air pressure across components such as the front wing, rear wing, sidepods and floor, within their wind tunnel and on-track testing, the team can make better design decisions.
“Longhorn Racing are a fantastic team of aspiring engineers and academics that have delivered exceptional results in the Formula SAE competition. When we discovered the challenge they were facing, we were excited to provide the technology needed to help them drive forward their vehicle design,” said Jamie Shanahan, Director at Chell Instruments.
In motorsports, Chell’s technology plays a pivotal role in wind tunnel testing, where it helps assess the aerodynamic properties of vehicles, helping engineers refine performance, enhance cooling and improve handling characteristics.
“At Chell, we are always looking for ways where we can support the next generation of innovative engineering minds. We are really excited to see our nanoDAQ-LTS-16 put to good use by the Longhorn Racing team and we hope it helps provide the extra tenths of a second they need to top the leaderboards in the 2025 Formula SAE competition!” concluded Shanahan.