Using 3D Multi-Body Simulation to Evaluate Future Truck Technologies

Abstract

This document presents the results of computer-based, vehicle dynamics performance assessments of Future Truck concepts with such features as a vanable height, hydraulic, trailing arm suspension, skid steering, and in-hub electric drive motors. Fully three-dimensional Future Truck models were created using a commercially available modeling and simulation methodology and limited validation studies were performed by comparing model predictions with baseline, validated model predictions from another vehicle in the same size and class as the Future Truck concept vehicles. The models were considered accurate enough to predict various aspects of ride quality and stability performance, critical to US Army Objective Force mission needs. One-to-one comparisons of the Future Truck concepts and a standard, solid-axle, Heavy Tactical Vehicle (HTV) operating in various terrain and obstacle negotiation conditions were performed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2004
Accession Number
ADA461045

Entities

People

  • Dan Teschendorf
  • Dave Gorsich
  • Dave Gunter
  • Kris Argeropoulos
  • Mike Letherwood
  • Stacey Dennis
  • Wes Bylsma

Organizations

  • Tank-automotive and Armaments Command

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Congress
  • Governments
  • Information Operations
  • Instructions
  • Ride Quality
  • Simulations
  • Standards
  • Tactical Vehicles
  • Three Dimensional
  • Vehicles

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  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.