Aerobatic scoring software development:
Since the early 1990's the BAeA has developed a number of
computer-based aerobatic scoring systems, starting with linked spreadsheets in SuperCalc (remember that?), through a long period with a DOS system that
used the TBLP statistical process, to the current ACRO software which incorporates the CIVA FairPlay method to resolve
'unusual' judge marks. This software was first used by the BAeA at the 2007 Dan
Smith event, and over the 2007/08 winter was further developed for
adoption by CIVA as an additional official scoring system alongside the ACMS programme
from Michel Dupont which has been in use for several years. |
FairPlay:
The "FairPlay" statistical processing method, commissioned by CIVA
from BAeA's Alan Cassidy and Steve Green and developed with the help of experienced
statistician Professor Derek Pike from Bristol University, identifies
judges marks that are unacceptably different from the rest of the
scoring panel and replaces them with 'fitted values' that more closely
suit the judges style. FairPlay also provides a comprehensive analysis
of judges marks, allowing the Chief Judge to monitor the panel output as
the event proceeds. This output subsequently provides a rational basis
for targeted development and improvement of judge training. |
The primary guide to the FairPlay system is given
in the CIVA Sporting Code Section-6 regulations chapter 8.
A somewhat
more readable explanation of the process is available on the ACRO web at:
http://www.exploit-design.com/AeroSoftware/ACRO-Format-Explanations.htm |
ACRO:
This software has been used at four of the six World and European
Championships during 2008, and through 2008 developed a growing international following
amongst national aerobatic clubs and associations who require a simple,
quick and effective computer programme to handle contest results
administration in both power and glider disciplines. ACRO's single
small-footprint contest data file and complete range of features enables
the scorer to handle the
full range of contest administration responsibilities from the entry of
competitors details to results calculations and the subsequent upload of
final results to the web. |
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International Championship Results:
A single new web has been established to carry all of the results from CIVA
championship events during the year. This can be reached at
http://www.civa-results.com and you
will also be able to retrieve copies of the ACMS and ACRO championship data files
through this international resource. |
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