The Olympics have started! Caught up in the enthusiasm, our team of scientists decided to apply their minds to what scientific instruments could help solve the measuring challenges of Olympic sports and events.
Swimming and Diving
Chemical interactions in swimming and diving pools are complex, and so the regular monitoring of key chemicals is essential for a safe pool environment.
The Lumiso PoolTest 6 is an all-in-one, complete water balance meter that tests for:
- Alkalinity
- Calcium hardness
- Chlorine
- Ph
- Cyanuric acid; and
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Bromine.
The IC-LMP006 performs a comprehensive water balance calculation and logs up to 50 time/date stamped test results. Data is transferrable to a PC via a USB interface.
Whether you maintain a backyard or Olympic pool, the Lumiso Pooltest 6 is an ideal piece of gear for taking frequent, on-demand water quality measurements.
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Sport: Athletics Track
Heat-related conditions is an ever-present threat to athletes. Symptoms can vary from mildly uncomfortable, like headaches and nausea - to life-threatening heatstroke!
The IC-0854ORA measures Wet Bulb Globe Temperature. During the heat of Olympic competition, results indicate the thermal environment affecting athletes while alerting team managers, coaches and officials to the likelihood of heat stress or heat stroke.
This device is perfect for indoor and outdoor use. Its indoor setting suspends the instrument’s calculations that compensate for the heating effects of direct solar radiation. The versatility of the IC-0854ORA makes it a popular choice for any manager responsible for health and safety.
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Sport: Athletics Field
Efficiently and accurately capturing distance measurements is an essential task when running Olympic field events. Our scientists have found laser distance meters up to the task in the Instrument Choice store.
Remove the risk of human error while reducing the threat of accidents - like a stray javelin finding lodgement in an official!
A laser distance meter such as the Leica Disto X4 has a built-in point finder camera for precisely measuring objects at a distance, even in bright sunlight. The targeted object(s) shows clearly on the DISTO's high-resolution screen.
This kit includes a tripod and tripod adapter that transforms the DISTO X4 into a complete measurement station. You can determine distances between any two points from a single location situated safely and unobtrusively away from the action.
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Sport: Sailing
Sailing demands skill, nerves and the right information to master ever-changing environmental conditions. Users can master hyper-local weather conditions with the hand-held IC-BL-300.
This meter measures wind speed, wind direction, temperature, wind chill/heat index, humidity and dewpoint on location in real-time; then sends captured data to your mobile via Bluetooth.
Make the most of the prevailing conditions – good luck and happy sailing!
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Sport: Climbing
Debuting this year as an Olympic sport, climbing demands the mastery of many disciplines, particularly time.
The IC-810048 will count up or down to 20 hours in 1/100 second resolution and boasts an assortment of advanced features. The large display simultaneously shows:
- Total elapsed time
- Split time
- Current lap time
- Lap counter; and
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Low battery indicator.
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Sport: Golf
After a 112 year hiatus, golf returned to the Olympics in 2016. Golfing is affected by climatic conditions, rough terrain, water features, slopes, bunkers and ground moisture.
Generally, higher soil water content means softer, slower-playing fairways and greens – information that’s vital for elite golfers.
Recommended specifically for sports turf, the ML3 ThetaKit is a portable tool for highly accurate( ±1%), near-instantaneous measurement of moisture levels in soils and substrates.
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Sport: Triathalon
Triathlon is an endurance sport combining swimming, road cycling and distance running. It’s an intense and gruelling sport with dehydration an ever-present threat.
The PAL-10S is a digital hand-held compact refractometer for measuring urine specific gravity. To operate, place a drop of urine on the prism top and press the START key. The urine S.G. value will be displayed on the LCD instantly, and the resulting specific gravity measurement will indicate dehydration levels.
Watch a family-friendly demonstration of a scientist measuring urine with a Digital Refractometer
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Sports: Weightlifting, Boxing & Wrestling
What do these sports have in common? The individual events are organised in bodyweight categories.
The UC-321 is a precision personal health scale with a 150kg capacity. This robust yet sensitive scale measures changes in body weight as small as +/- 100g.
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The Final Word
Instrument Choice customers often tell us that the range of meters we offer is of Olympic proportions. Who could argue? With over 8,000 products online and access to many more, you’ll never be stuck for choice or expert help for your measurement task!
Should you ever need a hard-to-find instrument, if it’s not in our store or if you’re unsure about what scientific instrument you need, don’t be shy -speak to one of our scientists. We will guide you to the right solution – even if we don’t supply that product! Call 1300 737 871 or email customer-service@instrumentchoice.com.au.
