Step into a golf simulator, and you're transported to a virtual green, ready to tee off on a world-famous course. But the magic behind the immersive experience goes beyond just stunning visuals. The unsung hero? The launch monitor. A launch monitor is a device used in golf simulators to measure various aspects of a golf shot. It uses advanced sensors, cameras, and software to capture data from the moment of impact through the ball's flight. Launch monitors can use different technologies to capture data, including Doppler radar, stereo cameras, and photometric methods. This data is used to generate a realistic simulation of the shot on a virtual golf course. This data can include: Ball Speed: How fast the ball...
