What is fully automatic timing for sports?
Fully Automatic Timing (FAT) is a popular type of sports timing that captures digital race results accurate to at least 1/100th of a second (0.01), but normally 1/1000th of a second (0.001). FAT systems require a start signal, running time, and capture device to be digitally synchronized to ensure accuracy. These processes are captured electronically, rather than manually (e.g. as with a stopwatch), removing any human error or delay.