Development of a Vehicle Model/Simulation Evaluation Tool

Abstract

As part of the evaluation of vehicle simulation models, a vehicle dynamics engineer typically desires to compare simulation results to test data from actual vehicles and/or results from known, or higher fidelity simulations. Depending on the type of model, several types of tests and/or maneuvers may need to be compared. For military vehicles, there is the additional requirement to run specific types of maneuvers for vehicle model evaluations to ensure that the vehicle complies with procurement requirements. A thorough evaluation will run two different categories of tests/maneuvers. The first category consists of laboratory type tests that include weight distribution, kinematics and compliance, steering ratio, and other static measures. The second category consists of dynamic maneuvers that include handling, drive train, braking, ride, and obstacle types. In this paper, a process for proper evaluation of vehicle simulation models is presented. A method for evaluating simulation results from different simulation programs is also presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 08, 2007
Accession Number
ADA479835

Entities

People

  • J. G. Howe
  • James O'kins
  • Jeffrey P. Chrstos
  • Richard Romano

Organizations

  • Tank-automotive and Armaments Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Accuracy
  • Center Of Gravity
  • Computer Simulations
  • Computers
  • Consistency
  • Directories
  • Equations
  • Mathematical Models
  • Procurement
  • Reliability
  • Simulations
  • Simulators
  • Static Tests
  • Steering
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Web Browsers

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.