TAG® Adapts Military Technology for MF1 Racing
Technology Advancement Group, Inc (TAG), a United States-based
engineering solutions company, has adapted its non-classified
military technology to assist MF1 Racing in combating the
heat and dust issues that plague computer control systems
in F1's harsh racing environment.
TAG used its thermal engineering expertise to design a high-performance
server capable of withstanding temperatures up to 60°C,
thereby significantly reducing the risk of losing race-critical
communications, telemetry, and diagnostics information. These
TAG servers also contain a unique internal coating that dramatically
lowers the risk of error or malfunction caused by brake fiber
contamination.
MF1 Racing, the Formula One team owned and operated by the
Midland Group, will be deploying the Tactical Hybrid ServerT
(THS) at the start of the 2006 season. This single-board,
small form-factor server uses a Pentium M processor and comes
with a customized fan controller board - enabling the unit
to operate within a temperature range of 0°C to 60°C.
Besides ensuring race car-to-pit wall communications during
extreme conditions, the THS uses intelligent fan blowers to
move fiber brake particles through the machine without damaging
the internal unit, making it ideal for use in race garage
applications.
"TAG's executive management has roots in the automobile
industry, so we are excited about this new partnership with
Midland F1," said TAG's Executive Vice President and
Chief Operating Officer (COO) Marcus DeSouza. "I am confident
that our THS server will help Midland F1 Racing soar to new
heights in the 2006 season."
Colin Kolles, Managing Director of MF1 Racing, commented,
"With communications playing an increasing role in every
team's race weekend operation, the reliability of computer
systems has become more critical than ever. TAG is a proven
leader in the field of thermal shielding and we are confident
their technology will be up to the task of protecting our
data equipment. From our point of view, this collaboration
could not have come at a better time, as the dust and heat
conditions at the first races in Bahrain, Malaysia and Australia
will almost certainly prove to be the most challenging of
the season."
In addition to customized rugged servers, TAG also provides
rugged keyboard drawers, displays, and laptops - all of which
can also be customized for the F1 Racing market.
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