COMPUTER-AIDED SIMULATION SYSTEM FOR ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL

We have developed a new data acquisition control and analysis system for microprocessor-based engine controls. This system consists of minicomputer-based real-time performance data acquisition equipment and programmable signal generators. Using an optical data highway, this system is connected to a large mainframe computer to aid in the data reduction and analysis processes. The principal feature of this system is its ability to accurately and repeatedly simulate the complicated phenomena of engine operation. The system format of acquired and stored data employs sets of signal levels and acquisition times so that captured signals can be reproduced using time-based readouts of the stored data. This system has another feature which enables monitoring the processing of data in the microprocessor so that engine operation can be analyzed. This system enables increased testing efficiency and better quality analyses.

• 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.
• Corporate Authors:

  Automotive Automotion Limited

  42 Lloyd Park Avenue
  Croydon CRO 5SB, Surrey,   England 

  Alfa Romeo Auto SpA

  Milan,   Italy 
• Authors:
  • Nakano, J
  • Ito, Y
  • Tachiiri, Y
• Conference:
  • 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
• Publication Date: 1984

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 707-723

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Data analysis; Data collection; Electronic control; Mathematical analysis; Microprocessors; Minicomputers; Simulation; Vehicle power plants
• Old TRIS Terms: Electronic engine control
• Subject Areas: Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00399920
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: ISATA 84043, HS-038 461
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Oct 31 1985 12:00AM