Active Safety / Driving Dynamics

Development and testing of processes for evaluating the driving dynamics characteristics of various vehicular concepts and designs

• Validation of modules for chassis simulation

Performance measurements

Measurements of all the vehicle's relevant physical variables regarding motion, including wheel position during driving and driver input

Subjective and objective evaluation of the vehicle on the basis of national and international standardised processes (DIN/ISO standards), as well as specific requirements and specifications from the manufacturer

Examining vehicular components and systems, as well as their influence on the driving characteristics (shock absorbers, tyres, limited-slip differentials, ABS, all-wheel steering, etc.)

Benchmarking

comparative vehicle investigations with regard to economy, comfort and driving characteristics

General vehicular design:

• Static vehicular dimensioning (axle setting, characteristics of wheel dynamics, level of centre of gravity, characteristic curve of springs, etc.)
• Dimensioning fields of vision (all-round view) and wiper fields
• Climate control (de-misting, deicing, heating, ventilation)
• Comfort measurements (vibrations, noise levels)
• Interior dimensioning (comfort measurements, volumes)
• COP examinations (exterior noise level, brake linings)
• Measuring operator characteristics (force-displace-ment function, steering hysteresis)
• Consumption measurements under actual usage conditions