Real–time assessment of vehicle response in a virtual proving ground

This paper presents two different types of driving simulators which were recently developed for the purpose of a real–time assessment of vehicle response in a virtual proving ground environment. The core of both simulators is based on a well–established intermediate vehicle model with a reasonable number of degrees of freedom and an acceptable level of accuracy. For the purpose of vehicle assessment, a virtual proving ground is created using the MATLAB virtual reality toolbox comprising the vehicle handling, traction and ride tests. A fully instrumented simulator cabin is developed to combine the driver, the control devices, all mathematical modelling of the vehicle subsystems and the visualisation system. To increase the reality and vehicle movement sensation, another simulator is introduced with a motion base. Different vehicle configurations are simulated during typical standard manoeuvres which reflects the robustness and fidelity of the devised simulator. The entire framework acts as a virtual platform for research studies and therefore eliminates the cost and dangerous aspects of field testing.

• Record URL:
  https://doi.org/10.1504/IJHVS.2013.052994
• Record URL:
  http://inderscience.metapress.com/link.asp?target=contribution&id=V505PV3121160405
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• Supplemental Notes:
  • Copyright © 2013 Inderscience Enterprises Ltd.
• Authors:
  • Sharaf, A M
• Publication Date: 2013

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Features: Figures; Photos; References;
• Pagination: pp 174-189
• Serial:
  • International Journal of Heavy Vehicle Systems
  • Volume: 20
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: Inderscience Enterprises Limited
  • ISSN: 1744-232X
  • EISSN: 1741-5152
  • Serial URL: http://www.inderscience.com/jhome.php?jcode=IJHVS

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Driving simulators; Heavy vehicles; Motor vehicle dynamics; Proving grounds; Vehicle performance; Virtual reality
• Subject Areas: Highways; Vehicles and Equipment; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01484151
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 29 2013 11:10AM