Test Operations Procedure (TOP) 02-2-002A, Steering and Cornering Behavior

Abstract

This TOP prescribes procedures for analyzing the steering and cornering behavior of vehicles and vehicle combinations. The tests described encompass turn ability, maneuverability, response to steady-state and transient steer inputs, handling, directional stability, roll stability, vehicle controllability, accident avoidance maneuver performance, and electronic stability control (ESC) systems. Pertinent automotive industry standards are referenced for terminology and test methods.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 25, 2019
Accession Number
AD1081843

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Army

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Center Of Gravity
  • Control Systems
  • Data Acquisition
  • Department Of Defense
  • Digital Data
  • Frequency
  • Ground Vehicles
  • Inertial Measurement Units
  • Instructional Materials
  • Instrumentation
  • Load Distribution
  • Measurement
  • Passengers
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods
  • Tracked Vehicles

Readers

  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Theoretical Analysis.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems