Mobility Analysis of a Heavy Off-Road Vehicle Using a Controlled Suspension

Abstract

Driving safety and ride comfort of cross-country vehicles can be improved with the help of a controlled spring/suspension system. The present paper describes the impact of a semiactive and partially active chassis system on the driving behaviour of a cross-country 8x8 wheeled vehicle. The mobility analysis is based on a multibody vehicle model used for simulating cross-country drives and handling. To start with, the fundamental Skyhook"-principle is used for controlling; vertical accelerations and vehicle movements are clearly reduced on rough tracks and sine wave lanes.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADP010497

Entities

People

  • M. Hoenlinger
  • R. Glauch

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Absorption
  • Air Pressure
  • Control Systems
  • Energy
  • Energy Consumption
  • Frequency
  • High Energy
  • Mobility
  • Resonant Frequency
  • Semiactive Systems
  • Shock Absorbers
  • Simulations
  • Sine Waves
  • Standards
  • Vehicles
  • Vibration
  • Waves

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

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