Sports Acoustics: Impact Sound Analysis in Cricket, Golf, Baseball and Tennis
Explore how the sounds of ball impacts reveal shot quality in four major sports. Analyze acoustic signals combined with physics models and machine learning to create new performance metrics. Gain experience with Hawk-Eye tracking technology and advance sports coaching tools.
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Project Description
Project Overview
This project examines the physics and performance quality conveyed by impact sounds in cricket, golf, baseball, and tennis. By integrating acoustic analysis, physics-based modelling, and machine learning, the research aims to decode what the sounds of ball strikes reveal about shot quality, impact mechanics, and ball trajectory.
What You Will Do
You will conduct controlled experiments and analyze in-game data to validate acoustic models with tracking measurements. Collaboration with Hawk-Eye Innovations provides hands-on experience with leading sports tracking technology. You will study relevant taught modules in acoustics, dynamics, vibration, and machine learning, plus receive bespoke technical training.
Expected Outcomes
The project aims to develop robust, generalizable performance indicators from acoustic data that can bridge the gap between elite-level sports analytics and affordable coaching tools for grassroots sports.
Why This Matters
This research unlocks scientific understanding behind the intuitive judgments athletes make based on impact sounds. It has potential to provide accessible tools for performance evaluation, benefiting athletes, coaches, and sports technology industries globally.
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Supervisor Profile
Dr. Giacomo Squicciarini is a researcher specializing in acoustic engineering, vibration, and dynamics, working at the University of Southampton's School of Engineering. His research focuses on understanding sound signals in complex physical systems and applying data science techniques such as machine learning for innovative engineering solutions. He collaborates with industry leaders like Hawk-Eye Innovations, bridging academia and applied sports technology.