COMPUTERISED BRAKE USAGE STATISTICS--AN IMPORTANT AID FOR BRAKE DEVELOPMENT
A complete brake test system has been developed at the chassis laboratory of Saab-Scania. It consists of: (1) A computerized vehicle carried data log that registers all the brake applications and drum temperatures during a period that gives a statistically dependable picture of how the brakes are used; (2) Software that transforms the information from the vehicle into a program for a brake dynamometer, considering other systems that contribute to absorbing the energy in the vehicle, such as engine braking or a retarder; (3) A dynamometer with computer control that can run a program that closely resembles real use of the brakes on a vehicle; and (4) A program capturing statistical information from the vehicle data.
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Supplemental Notes:
- ISATA 84, "In Pursuit of Technical Excellence". Proceedings Volume 1. International Symposium on Automotive Technology and Automation with particular reference to Vehicle Management Systems and Flexible Manufacturing Systems, Milan, Italy 24-28 September 1984.
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Corporate Authors:
Automotive Automotion Limited
42 Lloyd Park Avenue
Croydon CRO 5SB, Surrey, EnglandAlfa Romeo Auto SpA
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Authors:
- Thoms, E
- Danielsson, A
- Conference:
- Publication Date: 1984
Media Info
- Pagination: p. 545-552
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Brake drums; Brakes; Control systems; Data collection; Dynamometers; Software; Statistics; Temperature; Testing
- Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00399909
- Record Type: Publication
- Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Report/Paper Numbers: ISATA 84032, HS-038 450
- Files: HSL, USDOT
- Created Date: Oct 31 1985 12:00AM