Driver in the Loop
The Driver in the Loop Simulator’ (DiL) is a vital tool for vehicle development and correlation, allowing changes before components are subjected to manufacture. It is also used to develop an understanding of vehicle setup and can be used in both automotive and motorsport applications.
Multimatic works closely with the customer throughout the model generation and testing process to obtain representative data and a realistic feel for the driver.
DiL Simulator
What
- Ride and handling evaluation and optimisation for automotive projects
- Vehicle setup evaluation and development for motorsport projects
- Six degree of freedom motion
- Three Direct – (X, Y and Yaw)
- Three Coupled – (Heave, Pitch and Roll)
- Ability to implement your own model if required
Why
- Allows for setup development to take place without the need for track testing or part manufacture
- Allows drivers to familiarise themselves with circuits
- Find a suitable balance between comfort and desired handling characteristics
- Implement, test and evaluate vehicle control systems
How
- Live telemetry and engineers on hand to analyse data after/during each run
- Dedicated simulation engineers to assist with setup development and correlation
Results
- Understanding of setup sensitivities before reaching the circuit
- Familiarisation with circuit layouts before arriving at the track
- Find the optimal drag to downforce balance
- Refined comfort and handling targets prior to production
- Vehicle control systems performance data prior to production
Common Questions
Can I gain access to the data generated during the simulation session?
Yes, this is made available on a network attached storage.
What format is the data provided in?
We will supply a excel sheet with all the relevant data required.
Can I have the data in analysis system I use?
If the requirement for the data is in another format other than MoTeC, we will need to be made aware during the booking process, so special arrangements can be organised.
Is live data telemetry available?
Yes, this is streamed over the network, but will require MoTeC i2 to view.