Hybrid Computer Vehicle Handling Program [1974]

Details

• Creators:
  Bohn, P. F. ; Prowznik, J. ; Keenan, R. J.
• Corporate Creators:
  Johns Hopkins University. Applied Physics Laboratory
• Corporate Contributors:
  United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  • Automobiles by type
  • Braking
  • Handling characteristics
  • Mathematical models
  • Simulation
  • Steering
  • Suspensions
  • Validation
  • Vehicle dynamics
• Publication/ Report Number:
  DOT HS 801 290
• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Geographical Coverage:
  United States
• Corporate Publisher:
  United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Abstract:
  A hybrid computer simulation for vehicle handling studies has been implemented, checked out, and validated. The simulation has been programmed to study both solid rear axle and independent rear suspension vehicles. Model validation was accomplished using parametric data representative of four 1971 vehicles: Volkswagen Super Beetle, Chevrolet Brookwood, Dodge Coronet and Pontiac Trans AM. Braking, steering, and combinations of b.raking and steering were the inputs to the simulated mathematical model for the validation tests. This hybrid vehicle handling program can be used for general studies of vehicle dynamics. Performance of the standard passenger car vehicle handling test procedures and calculation of the associated comparison variables are simulation options. A special interactive user’s interface has been added to allow program use by vehicle engineers as well as computer specialists.
• Format:
  PDF
• Funding:
  DOT-HS-213-3-695
• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/30374/dot_30374_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 18.70 MB]
• Collection(s):
  US Transportation Collection
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha256:be78da5f43f86eac7aab7ddd41e97f60b9925cfaea1237f4419da2977616e18a