The Advantages of Using Standard Vehicle Dynamics Procedures and Analysis Programs 981077
Globalization in the automotive industry has resulted in a tremendous competitive advantage to those companies who can internally communicate ideas and information effectively and in a timely manner. This paper discusses one such effort related to objectively testing vehicles for steering and handling characteristics by implementing standard test procedures, data acquisition hardware and analysis methods. Ford Motor Company's Vehicle Dynamics Test Section has refined a number of test procedures to the point that, with proper training, all design and development engineers can quickly acquire, analyze and share test results. Four of these procedures and output are discussed in detail.
Citation: Janitor, W. and Van Gorder, K., "The Advantages of Using Standard Vehicle Dynamics Procedures and Analysis Programs," SAE Technical Paper 981077, 1998, https://doi.org/10.4271/981077. Download Citation
Author(s):
William A. Janitor, Keith G. Van Gorder
Affiliated:
Ford Motor Company
Pages: 11
Event:
International Congress & Exposition
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Also in:
Issues in Testing and Instrumentation-SP-1364
Related Topics:
Vehicle dynamics /flight dynamics
Test procedures
Data acquisition and handling
Education and training
Hardware
Globalization
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