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VehicleDynamics Library
The VehicleDynamics Library (VDL) provides modeling, simulation and analysis of the dynamics of vehicle motion. Handling behaviour is the primary target, but the library is also well suited for studies of other vehicle properties. Compared to other tools, VDL is easy to get started with and yet features versatile multi-domain modeling, fast simulation, and flexible analysis of both full vehicles and relevant subsystems. Consequently, the tool grows with the user and lets system and component design as well as integration be made within the same environment.
The VDL is based on the Modelica modeling language, and the implementation and model details are fully open for the users. This gives an intuitive tool that is easy to get started with and yet gives advanced users total flexibiltiy to define own models and experiments. The flexbility also stretches over multiple engineering domains so that models of for example full multi-body mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics and electrics can be integrated in the vehicle model. As a consequence, the VDL is also well suited for design of unconventional configurations such as hybrid electric or concept vehicles. To further support the integration, models witin a wide range of fidelity levels are made compatible so that for example a brake system model can be tested with different chassis models and vice-versa. |
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| A stream-lined work flow is supported by structured partitioning of models into re-usable components, and the generous collection of model templates. This makes it easy to set up different model variants, and brings the efforts of model maintenance to a minimum. The open environment allows users to customize models and templates to comply with in-house standards. This includes both components and complete systems. |
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