As part of the evaluation of vehicle simulation models, a vehicle dynamics engineer typically desires to compare simulation results to test data from actual vehicles and/or results from known, or higher fidelity simulations. Depending on the type of model, several types of tests and/or maneuvers may need to be compared. For military vehicles, there is the additional requirement to run specific types of maneuvers for vehicle model evaluations to ensure that the vehicle complies with procurement requirements. A thorough evaluation will run two different categories of tests/maneuvers. The first category consists of laboratory type tests that include weight distribution, kinematics and compliance, steering ratio, and other static measures. The second category consists of dynamic maneuvers that include handling, drive train, braking, ride, and obstacle types. In this paper, a process for proper evaluation of vehicle simulation models is presented. A method for evaluating simulation results from different simulation programs is also presented.


    Access

    Access via TIB

    Check availability in my library


    Export, share and cite



    Title :

    Development of a Vehicle Model/Simulation Evaluation Tool


    Contributors:
    J. G. Howe (author) / J. P. Chrstos (author) / R. Romano (author) / J. O'Kins (author)

    Publication date :

    2007


    Size :

    12 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




    Development of a Vehicle Model/Simulation Evaluation Tool

    Howe, J. Gavin / O'Kins, James / Chrstos, Jeffrey P. et al. | SAE Technical Papers | 2008


    Development of a Vehicle Model/Simulation Evaluation Tool

    J. G. Howe / J. P. Chrstos / R. Romano et al. | NTIS | 2008


    2008-01-0778 Development of a Vehicle Model/Simulation Evaluation Tool

    Howe, J.G. / Chrstos, J.P. / Romano, R. et al. | British Library Conference Proceedings | 2008


    Vehicle Interior Noise Simulation as a production vehicle development tool

    Genender,P. / Wolff,K. / Pichot,F. et al. | Automotive engineering | 2008


    Holistic Simulation Tool for the Commercial Vehicle Powertrain Development

    Bergmann, D. / Lauer, S. / Ghetti, S. et al. | British Library Conference Proceedings | 2017