Title: Development of simulator vehicle for conducting vehicle dynamics research

Authors: F. Sugasawa, N. Irie, J. Kuroki

Addresses: Vehicle Research Laboratory, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., 1 Natsushima-cho, Yakasuka-shi, Kanagawa-ken, 237 Japan. ' Vehicle Research Laboratory, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., 1 Natsushima-cho, Yakasuka-shi, Kanagawa-ken, 237 Japan. ' Vehicle Research Laboratory, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., 1 Natsushima-cho, Yakasuka-shi, Kanagawa-ken, 237 Japan

Abstract: For research into human sensory perception and abilities for vehicle handling and stability, an experimental vehicle was developed that can control the response of the yaw rate and lateral acceleration independently. The front and rear wheel steer angles are controlled respectively by the electrohydraulic control system. Using this vehicle, subjective evaluations were carried out in which the yaw rate and lateral acceleration characteristics were varied independently and changes in the driver|s perception of the vehicle feel were examined.

Keywords: lateral acceleration; microprocessors; simulation; vehicle stability; steer angle; vehicle handling; yaw rate; vehicle dynamics; human sensory perception; vehicle design.

DOI: 10.1504/IJVD.1992.061720

International Journal of Vehicle Design, 1992 Vol.13 No.2, pp.159 - 167

Published online: 27 May 2014 *

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