GROUND VEHICLE DYNAMICS SHORT COURSE
HOLIDAY INN UNIVERSITY
NOVEMBER 7-10, 1994
GROUND VEHICLE DYNAMICS
in a Distributed Interactive Simulation Environment
Sponsored by:
The Institute for Simulation and Training
University of Central Florida
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The objectives of the Workshop are to provide students with the theoretical
background and practical examples of the dynamic modeling of land vehicles
for real-time simulation. Distributed Interactive Simulation issues are also
discussed. The fundamental theories of kinematics and dynamics will be
reviewed. Practical examples will be used to guide the students through the
procedure of dynamic modeling of both wheeled and tracked vehicles. Finally,
numerical methods in real-time simulation will be discussed.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Project Engineers and technical staff of vehicle manufactures' research and
engineering laboratories, simulator manufactures' and simulator users who
need to do dynamic modeling in the jobs This course is especially oriented to
real-time ground vehicle simulation. A basic knowledge of dynamics is
desirable.
COURSE CONTENT AND SCOPE:
This course provides a comprehensive explanation on how to model a dynamic
system. The fundamentals of kinematics and dynamics are first reviewed.
Coordinate systems and the coordinate conversion techniques will be explained
in detail. The single rigid body equations of motion are derived and are
later expanded to multiple rigid body systems. The use of symbolic multibody
programs to generate equations for real-time solutions is covered. Modeling
approaches for multibody programs are then covered. Basic concepts in vehicle
dynamics, including modeling approaches for the suspension systems and tires
are described. Numerical methods that are used to solve the equations of
motion are studied with emphasis on real-time issues. The DIS related issues
such as coordinate conversion, dead reckoning, and the development of a new
vehicle systems using DIS
will be discussed.
COURSE OUTLINE:
DAY 1 1:00PM - 5:00PM
FUNDAMENTALS OF KINEMATICS AND DYNAMICS
Newton's law, coordinate systems, coordinate conversions, rotation matrix,
Euler's equations, Multi-rigid body systems, and generalized dynamical
equations.
DAY 2 8:30AM -12:00 NOON
MULTIBODY SYSTEM MODELING AND SYMBOLIC FORMATION
Mechanical systems for multibody programs
Geometric(Vector) descriptions of mechanical systems. Suspension properties,
Modeling suspension for multibody simulation. Tire properties.
DAY 2 1:30PM - 5:00PMGROUND VEHICLE MODELING I
Vehicle systems dynamics: ride' handling, brakes, rollover, directional
stability. Suspension properties. Suspension for multibody system simulation.
Modeling tire properties.
DAY 3 8:30AM -12:00 NOON
GROUND VEHICLE MODELING II
Introduction to soil properties. Track soil interaction. Track vehicle
suspension systems. Track vehicle dynamic model.
DAY 3 1:30PM - 5:00PM
NUMERICAL METHODS FOR REAL-TIME SIMULATION
Real-time integration methods. Dynamic error analysis, real-time interface
dynamics. Special real-time techniques for real-time simulation.
DAY 4 8:30AM - 12:00 NOON
LAND VEHICLES IN A DIS ENVIRONMENT SIMNET and DIS coordinate conversion for
land vehicles. Dead reckoning for land vehicles. Development of land vehicle
systems in a DIS environment
IST LABORATORY TOUR -Optional 1:30PM
COURSE MATERIAL
Advance Topics in Dynamics by D. Greenwood
Lecture Notes
WORKSHOP INSTRUCTORS:
Robert M. Howe is a Professor Emeritus of Aerospace Engineering at the
University of Michigan. He received his Ph.D. in Physics from MIT. He teaches
and conducts research in real-time flight simulation. He served as the first
Chairman of Simulation Councils, Inc. the forerunner of The Society of
Computer Simulation International. In 1957 he founded Applied Dynamics
International, a simulation computer company. He has received the deFlorez
Training Award for Flight Simulation from the AIAA in 1983 and the Technical
Achievement award for the Society for Computer Simulation International in
1988.
Michael W. Sayers received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Mechanical
Engineering from MIT. He Received his Ph.D.in Mechanical Engineering from
the University of Michigan. He has been associated with the University of
Michigan Transportation Institute since 1976 conducting research on ground
vehicle dynamics, vehicle road interaction, computer aided analysis and
automatic modeling of dynamic mechanical systems. He developed the
International Highway Roughness Index used to characterize road roughness. He
has developed a number of software packages including symbolic computational
methods and real-time simulation.
James W. Wargo LTC US Army PE received his BSME and MSME from the University
of Pittsburgh and his Ph.D. from the University of Texas(Austin). He is
currently Program Manager for distributed design programs at the Advanced
Systems Technology Office of ARPA. He previously managed the SIMNET and ADST
programs. He has had previous assignments as an instructor and course
director at USMA at West Point.
Kuo-Chi(Kurt) Lin Received his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan in
1990. He currently has a joint appointment with the faculty of the
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and the Institute of
Simulation and Training at the University of Central Florida. He is the
Principle Investigator on the M1 Tank modeling, Helicopter rotor modeling and
tethered satellite modeling. He also conducts research on dead reckoning
algorithms in the Distributed Interactive Simulation project.
REGISTRATION
The regular fee for the Short Course is $895.00. The fee is $795.00 for
Government and University Personnel. The Registration fee includes
instruction, a reception, refreshment breaks, and course material listed
under the Outline. Advance registration is recommended. Use the registration
form on the back of this announcement or telephone your registration to (407)
855-0881 or Facsimile to (407) 823-6374. Substitutions permitted at any time.
Government employees must either pay by check, credit card or submit an
approved form DD1556.
CANCELLATION
No refunds for cancellations after Nov.1, 1994. There is a $25
administrative fee for cancellations made before Nov.1, 1994. The University
reserves the right to cancel the Short Course if there is insufficient
registration.
LOCATION AND HOTEL
The Short Course will be held at the Holiday Inn, University. An area map
showing the location of the Holiday Inn University will be mailed to
registrants. A block of rooms has been reserved at the Holiday Inn University
which is located adjacent to the University at a special rate of $60.00
single or double. Call (407) 275-9000 for reservations and mention the Ground
Vehicle Dynamics Short Course . Make your reservation by Oct. 15, 1994 to
obtain the special rate. After that date the room block will be released and
rooms may not be available. Make your reservation early.
REGISTRATION: Nov. 7, 1994 12:30PM - 1:30PM
COURSE HOURS: Nov. 7, 1994 1:30PM - 5:00PM
Nov.8-9, 1994 8:30AM - 5:00PM
Nov.10, 1994 8:30AM - NOON
GROUND VEHICLE DYNAMICS SHORT COURSE
HOLIDAY INN UNIVERSITY
NOVEMBER 7-10, 1994
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