Here is an update on some of the latest developments at Canopy.
Author: rowlandjowett
Canopy Newsletter 16 – December 2023
Here is an update on some of the latest developments at Canopy.
Canopy in the Dynisma DiL
by Rowland Jowett As a former senior simulator test engineer I have spent many a day preparing for the next race event with F1 champions, Lewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button, in the driver-in-loop (DiL) simulator. I have become…
Canopy Newsletter 15 – June 2022
A number of support improvements have been made to ensure that Canopy users continue to get an excellent experience. Wiki migrated to Zendesk The on site documentation is now searchable. This can be accessed using the book icons next to…
Overtaking Trends: The case for 2000bhp F1 cars
Overtaking Trends: The case for 2000bhp F1 cars Written by Rowland Jowett It would be convenient to make sweeping generalisations when it comes to car performance, for example, perhaps the short braking zones of F1 cars make them difficult to…
Canopy Newsletter 14 – February 2022
Here is an update on some of the latest developments at Canopy: Welcome to Alex McCormick and Jon Mullen Alex previously worked for Mercedes-AMG F1 team as a performance and simulation engineer for three years and was involved in five…
Overtaking Fundamentals: Action packed 2022 F1 season?
Overtaking Fundamentals: Action packed 2022 F1 season? Written by Rowland Jowett Perhaps the most exciting aspect of an F1 race is the tension surrounding an overtake. Over the years, F1 regulations have been shaped by the governing body and teams…
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Canopy Newsletter 13 – April 2021
Post Process User Maths Our most requested feature is now live in sim version 1.4759. In case you want to add extra User Maths channels to a Study that has already been run, or modify existing channels retrospectively this can be…
Canopy Newsletter 12 – May 2020
There have been a lot of new developments since the last newsletter. Here is a summary of some of the highlights: Canopy is Expanding We’re delighted to welcome Lizzie Jarvis to the team as our Operations Director. Lizzie is a…
Gen3 Formula E: To Charge or Not to Charge?
The racing format of Formula E provides incredible interest. Like other series, the cars qualify and line up on the grid in descending order of speed, but tight tracks, close racing and energy strategy decisions mean that overtaking is frequent.…