The Ballistic Measurement System is a sophisticated software and hardware solution for monitoring training, assessing rehabilitation, providing feedback during rehabilitation and training, and state-of-the-art assessment of human performance.  The system comprises a cable-extension potentiometer (distance transducer), USB data collection interface, and custom software to accurately measure the vertical movement of the athlete, barbells, or weight machines. Velocity, acceleration, force and power can then be calculated.  The program can also analyze the data collected to display peak force, power, and velocity, jump height, and rate of force development. A report on the validity and reliability of the system is available from this website. When attached to the Performance Forceplate from Fitness Technology the vertical ground reaction force can then be measured directly.

When combined with the Ballistic Braking System, the eccentric load can be automatically controlled throughout the movements through a process termed eccentric loading control.

Being based on USB technology installation is easy.  Simply plug into the USB port of any Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP computer and you are ready to test and train using the latest technology.

Please feel free to download the Ballistic Resistance System Software which will function in a demonstration mode if the required hardware is not installed.  You can also view a digital movie of the BMS in action during either a set of jump squats or bench throws.

The position transducer accurately tracks the movement of the bar during power cleans, snatch, squats, jumps.

By attaching the cable to the athlete's waist, accurate recordings of takeoff velocity, jump height, and jump power can be obtained.

Repetitions can be counted and true total work done calculated.

Accurate recording of workout volume

Thresholds can be set to give feedback on velocity of movement, power, or even contact time