3-Axis Acceleration & Altimeter

Your students can now measure acceleration changes in magnitude and direction and better understand how potential energy can be converted to kinetic.
Our 3-Axis Accelerometer/Altimeter measures acceleration in each axis, calculates the resultant and measures the change in altitude to an incredible 30cm resolution. Altitude is calculated directly--no need to convert from barometric pressure. Acceleration and altitude can be displayed on the same graph, leading to better understanding of the physics behind amusement park rides.

Special Features

• Accelerations can be measured in g or m/s²
• At default sampling rate of 20 Hz approximately 9 minutes of ride data can be stored in the Xplorer. (Xplorer GLX virtually unlimited with its 12 MB memory.)
• Xplorer Vest secures the Xplorer and sensor during aggressive activities (sold separately)

Typical Applications

• Roller Coaster Amusement Park Physics
• Playground activity (swings, slides, trampolines, etc)
• Hiking, mountain biking, skiing
• Starting, stopping, turning of an automobile