Virtual driver model joins vehicle simulation
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LMS International product story
Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team
Dec 18, 2006
Software for vehicle ride and handling simulation gains extensive capabilities to simulate and analyse the interaction between a vehicle and its driver.
LMS International and IPG Automotive have signed a partnership agreement to integrate IPG-Driver, IPG's virtual driver model, into the LMS Virtual.Lab Motion software for vehicle ride and handling simulation.
As a result of the agreement, LMS Virtual.Lab Motion gains extensive capabilities to simulate and analyse the interaction between a vehicle and its driver.
The inclusion of the realistic driver model steps up the accuracy and reliability of vehicle handling and comfort simulation.
The integrated solution can be used for the development of passenger cars, commercial trucks, race cars and motorcycles.
LMS Virtual.Lab Motion provides extensive capabilities to model front- and rear-axle suspension systems and to integrate these in a full-vehicle model, extended with the steering system, brakes, powertrain and driveline, electronic control systems and tires.
To get an accurate insight in the vehicle's dynamic driving behaviour, Virtual.Lab Motion "test drive"s these vehicle models using real-life driving scenarios.
The Virtual Driver Model from IPG will strongly extend the capabilities of Virtual.Lab Motion in this field, as it accurately simulates a broad range of standard and extreme test manoeuvres like steady-state turn, braking in a turn, braking on mu-split or an ISO lane change.
The Virtual Driver Model includes all possible driver operations such as steering, braking, accelerating or gear shifting.
It also covers simulations of complex closed loop maneuvers, which is important for the development of control systems like ESP and ABS.
"The Integration of IPG-Driver into LMS Virtual.Lab Motion offers a unique combination of reliable models representing real-life driving conditions and advanced simulation capabilities for vehicle dynamics".
"This is a direct response to the increasing requirements in vehicle development to optimise ride and handling from the early development stage onwards", commented Dr Andreas Riedel, Managing Director, IPG.
"IPG is one of the key technology leaders and application experts in the vehicle dynamics arena".
"Our partnership with IPG will strongly enhance LMS Virtual.Lab Motion for ride and handling simulation", said Willy Bakkers, Vice-President and General Manager of the LMS CAE Division.
"The integrated solution allows assessing a vehicle's behaviour in the most diverse and extreme driving conditions and delivers results that closely match real-life".
"This delivers the required confidence in virtual simulation to take critical engineering decisions and accelerate key design processes".
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