Car race is a demanding sporting performance involving high levels of physical and mental workload. In order to investigate the cognitive and affective workload of car drivers we developed a protocol study in which the physiological responses (PR) and body acceleration (BA) associated with different emotional states and performance were monitored. PR and BA were measured through the ADInstruments BioHarness Telemetry System chest belt. Specifically, indicative ECG Trace, Heart Rate (HR), Breathing Rate (BR), Depth of Breath, Skin Temperature (ST), Posture, and Activity data were collected. These recorded biopotentials were then analyzed using LabChart (ADIntruments) and Kubios software (Kuopio, Finland). A1GP dynamic simulator (Allinsport, Modena IT) was used in conjunction with RFactor PRO software. The Hockenheim (GER), Vallelunga (IT) and Budapest (H) Tracks were choice for simulated car races.We conducted a preliminary study on an Elite World Series by Renault Driver. Peak analysis related to performance and emotional states was performed for HR, BR, ST, and posture. Moreover, we examined Heart Rate Variability related to different emotional conditions and performance. Results demonstrated specific profile and autonomic response for each state and each track referred to performance and stressful conditions.
Psychophysiological monitoring during simulated car race in a “World Series by Renault” driver
BERTOLLO, MAURIZIO;BORTOLI, Laura;ROBAZZA, Claudio
2011-01-01
Abstract
Car race is a demanding sporting performance involving high levels of physical and mental workload. In order to investigate the cognitive and affective workload of car drivers we developed a protocol study in which the physiological responses (PR) and body acceleration (BA) associated with different emotional states and performance were monitored. PR and BA were measured through the ADInstruments BioHarness Telemetry System chest belt. Specifically, indicative ECG Trace, Heart Rate (HR), Breathing Rate (BR), Depth of Breath, Skin Temperature (ST), Posture, and Activity data were collected. These recorded biopotentials were then analyzed using LabChart (ADIntruments) and Kubios software (Kuopio, Finland). A1GP dynamic simulator (Allinsport, Modena IT) was used in conjunction with RFactor PRO software. The Hockenheim (GER), Vallelunga (IT) and Budapest (H) Tracks were choice for simulated car races.We conducted a preliminary study on an Elite World Series by Renault Driver. Peak analysis related to performance and emotional states was performed for HR, BR, ST, and posture. Moreover, we examined Heart Rate Variability related to different emotional conditions and performance. Results demonstrated specific profile and autonomic response for each state and each track referred to performance and stressful conditions.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
