| Description |
xii, 186 pages : illustrations ; 31 cm |
| Contents |
Machine derived contents note: Table Of Contents -- Chapter 1 Introduction x -- What Is This Book All About? x -- What Is Data Acquisition? x -- Hardware x -- Chapter 2 Data Analysis Software Requirements x -- General Requirements for Data Acquisition Software x -- Different Ways of Displaying Data x -- Keeping Notes with Your Data Files x -- Mathematical Channels x -- Data Overlays x -- Filtering x -- Exporting Data to Other Software Packages x -- Getting Organized x -- Chapter 3 The Basics x -- Check Your Car's Vital Signs x -- Lap Markers and Segment Times x -- Comparing Laps x -- Inertial Map Tracking x -- GPS and Map Tracking x -- The Beginner's Data Logging Kit x -- Chapter 4 Straight Line Acceleration x -- Torque and Horsepower x -- Traction and Longitudinal Slip x -- ABS/Traction Control Systems and Slip Ratios x -- Time Versus Distance x -- The Importance of Corner Exiting Speed x -- Drag Racing Specifi cs x -- Chapter 5 Braking x -- Maximizing Braking Speed x -- Braking Effort x -- Braking Points x -- Lockup x -- Brake Balance x -- Pedal Travel x -- Chapter 6 Gearing x -- Upshifting x -- Downshifting x -- The Gear Chart x -- Total Gear Ratio Channel x -- Determining the Correct Gear Ratios x -- Chapter 7 Cornering x -- The Cornering Sequence x -- The Traction Circle x -- The Effects of Speed x -- Throttle Histogram x -- Steering x -- Attitude Velocity x -- Front and Rear Lateral Acceleration x -- Chapter 8 Quantifying Roll Stiffness Distribution x -- Front and Rear Roll Gradient x -- Using Roll Gradients as a Setup Tool x -- Front and Rear Roll Angle Ratio x -- Using the Roll Ratio as a Setup Tool x -- Suspension Troubleshooting x -- Pitch Gradient x -- Chapter 9 Wheel Loads and Weight Transfer x -- Lateral Weight Transfer x -- Longitudinal Weight Transfer x -- Banking and Grade Effects x -- Total Wheel Loads x -- Determining Wheel Loads with Modal Analysis x -- Measuring Wheel Loads with Suspension Load Cells x -- Tire Spring Rates x -- Chassis Torsion x -- Chapter 10 Frequencies and Shock Absorbers x -- Damping Analysis x -- The Shock Speed Histogram x -- Introduction to Frequency Analysis x -- Frequency Analysis Versus Time/Space Analysis x -- Theoretical Analysis x -- Suspension Optimization Using Frequency Analysis x -- Modal Analysis x -- Modal Frequency Issues x -- Nonlinear Considerations x -- Frequency Analysis from Sensor Data x -- Chapter 11 Aerodynamics. x -- Aerodynamic Measurements x -- Air Density x -- Dynamic Pressure x -- The Coastdown Test x -- Measuring the Aerodynamic Downforce x -- Airbox Effi ciency x -- Chapter 12 Analyzing the Driver x -- Improving the Driver's Performance x -- Driving Style Evaluation x -- Throttle Application x -- Braking x -- Shifting Gears x -- Cornering x -- The Driving Line x -- Driving Line Analysis Using GPS x -- Driving Line Analysis Using Video Feed x -- Driver Consistency over Multiple Laps x -- Chapter 13 Simulation Tools x -- Introduction x -- Suspension Kinematics Simulation x -- Lap Time Simulation x -- A Simulated Example x -- Chapter 14 Using the Data Acquisition System -- for Developing a Race Strategy x -- Fuel Consumption x -- Tire Wear and Driver Consistency x -- Chapter 15 An Introduction to Measurement x -- Analog/Digital Conversion: Accuracy Implications x -- Sensor Selection and Application x -- Measurement Uncertainty x -- Temperature Sensors x -- Pressure Sensors x -- Displacement Sensors x -- Acceleration Sensors x -- Speed Sensors x -- Strain Gauges x -- Pitot Tube x -- Oxygen Sensors x -- GPS x -- Laser Distance Sensors x |
| Notes |
"SAE order no. R-367." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Automobiles, Racing -- Dynamics -- Data processing.
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Automobiles, Racing -- Performance -- Measurement.
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Automobiles, Racing -- Testing.
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| LC no. |
2007047077 |
| ISBN |
9780768016550 |
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