How Windsight IQ Made the Wind Visible and Transformed Sports Broadcasting ? - with Dr. Marwan Katurji from Canterbury University

New Era of Engineering

What if you could see the wind? In this episode of the New Era of Engineering podcast, discover how Windsight IQ transformed the way millions experienced the 2024 America's Cup. For the first time, spectators, commentators, and broadcasters had access to real-time visualizations of wind patterns across the racecourse—giving them more insight than the competitors themselves.

Join Dave Jackson, CTO of Capgemini Engineering, and Dr. Marwan Katurji, Atmospheric Scientist at the University of Canterbury, as they reveal how academic research and cutting-edge engineering came together to revolutionize sports broadcasting. From the collaboration between industry and academia to the technical breakthroughs behind Windsight IQ, this episode dives deep into the innovation that changed the game.

Guests :

• Dr. Marwan Katurji, Atmospheric Scientist at the University of Canterbury
• Dave Jackson, CTO of Capgemini Engineering

Host: Brian Doherty ​

Production & Realization: Brockhill Creative Ltd.