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Basic Telemetry Graph Analysis Course

Online course of 300 hours in basic telemetry graph analysis. 6 modules covering reading a telemetry graph, speed and racing line, braking and throttle, steering, gears and engine, from graph to decision, and a telemetry analysis project, with ISO 8855, SAE J670, ASAM MDF and MoTeC i2 Standard, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration300 hours · 3 months
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Read the basic channels of a telemetry graph correctly.

02

Analyse speed and racing line in each corner.

03

Assess braking and throttle technique.

04

Interpret steering angle and engine use.

05

Identify where time is lost over the lap.

06

Turn the analysis into recommendations for the driver.

07

Produce clear reports from telemetry.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Motorsport data analysts.
  • Track engineers.
  • Driver coaches.
  • Telemetry technicians.
  • Technically minded amateur drivers.
  • Simulation engineers and sim racing analysts.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to break into motorsport.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ISO 8855 (vehicle dynamics vocabulary)
  • SAE J670 (vehicle dynamics terminology)
  • ASAM MDF (measurement data format)
  • FIA International Sporting Code Appendix J (technical regulations)
  • ISO 11898-1 (CAN bus)
  • MoTeC i2 Standard
  • AiM Race Studio 3
  • Garage 61
  • VRS (Virtual Racing School)
Syllabus

6 modules

  1. 1.1Distance axis versus time axis
  2. 1.2Basic channels: speed, rpm, throttle and brake
  3. 1.3Scales, units and colours
  4. 1.4Corner and sector markers
  5. 1.5Synchronised circuit map
  6. 1.6Zooming and selecting regions
  7. 1.7Cumulative time difference
  8. 1.8Overlaying two laps
  9. 1.9Common interpretation errors
  10. 1.10Practical: guided reading of a complete lap
  1. 2.1Minimum speed points in corners
  2. 2.2Speed on straights and in speed traps
  3. 2.3Entry speed versus exit speed
  4. 2.4Shape of the speed curve
  5. 2.5Distance travelled and racing line
  6. 2.6Calculated corner radius
  7. 2.7Slow, medium and fast corners
  8. 2.8Speed through linked corners
  9. 2.9Effect of wind on top speed
  10. 2.10Case study: comparison of minimum speeds
  1. 3.1Braking point and peak pressure
  2. 3.2Shape of the brake release curve
  3. 3.3Braking into the corner, or trail braking
  4. 3.4Overlap between brake and throttle
  5. 3.5Throttle application on exit
  6. 3.6Percentage of the lap at full throttle
  7. 3.7Lifts and corrections
  8. 3.8Left-foot braking
  9. 3.9Lock-ups detected through wheel speed
  10. 3.10Case study: analysis of a heavy braking zone
  1. 4.1Steering angle and corrections
  2. 4.2Detecting understeer and oversteer
  3. 4.3Gear choice in each corner
  4. 4.4Shift points and engine speed
  5. 4.5Downshifts and engine braking
  6. 4.6Engine temperatures and pressures
  7. 4.7Driven-wheel spin
  8. 4.8Lateral acceleration channel
  9. 4.9Relationship between steering and lateral acceleration
  10. 4.10Case study: diagnosing understeer in a slow corner
  1. 5.1Identifying where time is lost
  2. 5.2Prioritising improvements by corner
  3. 5.3Explaining the data to the driver
  4. 5.4Setup proposals from telemetry
  5. 5.5One-page report
  6. 5.6Reusable analysis templates
  7. 5.7Tracking between sessions
  8. 5.8Limitations of basic telemetry
  9. 5.9Combined use with onboard video
  10. 5.10Case study: report on time lost per corner
  1. 6.1Selection of the study laps
  2. 6.2Preparing the workspace
  3. 6.3Speed and racing line analysis
  4. 6.4Braking and throttle analysis
  5. 6.5Steering and engine analysis
  6. 6.6Identifying improvements
  7. 6.7Report for the driver
  8. 6.8Proposed setup changes
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so it fits around your job.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MoTeC i2 Standard, AiM Race Studio 3, Garage 61 and VRS (Virtual Racing School), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: guided lap reading, lap comparison between drivers and time-loss reports. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.

Standards covered: ISO 8855, SAE J670, ASAM MDF, FIA International Sporting Code Appendix J, ISO 11898-1.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of ISO 8855, SAE J670 and ASAM MDF applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:MoTeC i2 Standard, AiM Race Studio 3, Garage 61 and VRS (Virtual Racing School), in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Final project:a complete telemetry analysis of selected laps, covering speed and line, braking and throttle, steering and engine, with a driver report and proposed setup changes, reviewed by your tutor.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Laps and workspace
Select the study laps and prepare the analysis workspace.
Speed and line analysis
Analyse speed and racing line corner by corner.
Braking, throttle and steering
Analyse braking, throttle, steering and engine use.
Improvements and setup
Identify improvements, write the driver report and propose setup changes.
Final project
Present the telemetry analysis report, reviewed by your tutor.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Motorsport data analystTrack engineerDriver coachTelemetry technicianTechnically minded amateur driverSimulation engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior qualification is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.

You work with MoTeC i2 Standard, AiM Race Studio 3, Garage 61 and VRS (Virtual Racing School), using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.

A SEIUM Institute certificate, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.

Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.

No prior qualification is required: you need an internet connection, a computer able to run the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.

Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.

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