Driving range for the Air Cannon Patent Pending Air Cannon invented by Advanced Golf Solutions (Patent Pending)

Aerodynamics

Research & Development
  • Temperature is recorded for each test session
  • Wind speed and direction are recorded
  • Grid is laser calibrated to within 1 inch accuracy level
  • All tests are conducted in similar temperature ranges
  • All tests are conducted when wind speed is less than 4 MPH
  • Each individual ball test is completed in similar conditions, ie: all brands tested have an equal number of golf balls tested in the same conditions.
  • The balls are fired in a random order. The order is changed for each individual test.
  • If the weather conditions change significantly (ie wind speed over 4 MPH or temperature changes by more than 4 degrees the entire test is scrapped.
  • Each shot’s yardage information is then assigned to the launch monitor readings and the data is recorded to our research spreadsheet
  • The air cannon is used to create flight & roll data for each brand of golf ball.
  • The ball is propelled from the cannon onto a landing area that is lined and marked in one yard increments.
  • The carry distance and total distance off the line landing point are measured.
  • The exact point the ball lands on the grid is marked with an orange field flag. That flag is numbered in accordance with the number on the golf ball. This distance and offline are recorded.
  • The position the ball comes to rest is then recorded.
  • This data is then sent to our distance database.
  • A series of nine tests are performed. These tests are performed at various degrees of launch, speed and backspin rates.
  • The results are then used to create a ball flight profile for each brand

 

How the Air Cannon Works

Step One - Barrel Adjustment

Determine the angle to set the Air Cannon at.
  • A series of launch angle tests are preformed on all of the golf balls.
  • The angle of the barrel is adjusted to create the the desired launch angle using a protractor.
  • The barrel is calibrated to within .1 degree of the desired test launch angle.
  • A chronograph is positioned at the end of the barrel to measure the exact ball speed upon exit.

Step Two - Golf Ball Placement

Place the ball in the cannon tube.
  • The golf balls are pre measured and marked with multiple alignment designations
  • They are then positioned at various orientations inside the barrel.
  • The results of this test are critical to determining the overall accuracy of each golf ball.

Step Three - Software Calibration

Air Cannon connects to proprietary software.
  • The air cannon is connected to a computer which is used to run our Golf 2 Air Cannon software.
  • The software sends a set of commands to the cannon control panel.
  • These commands dictate the ball spin rate speed and air pressure release.
  • The servo drive motor has an incredible degree of accuracy and will control the spin rate to within .1 degree of the desired setting.

Step Four - Pressure Set and Ball Tested.

Set the air pressure using the pressure gauge.
  • The air passes through a regulator and the pressure is set to propel the ball at the desired speed.
  • Upon activation the ball clamps move inside the barrel and close, grabbing the golf ball.
  • The servo controller then sends a speed signal to the motor and the motor spins at that desired setting e.g. 3500 RPM’s. Once the motor reaches the desired speed a second signal is sent to the air clamps allowing them to relax the grip on the golf ball.
  • Simultaneously a 3rd command is sent to the electronic ball valve. This allows for the valve to open and a direct blast of air is imparted on the golf ball.