Programs include:

• Bicycle Model
• Four Wheeler Model
• RCVD Speedway
• RCVD Speedway II
• Moment Method
• Ride/Roll Rate Calculator

These programs, while simple in comparison with MRA's comprehensive vehicle modeling software, allow the user to investigate the basics of vehicle dynamics without testing a real vehicle. Key concepts from RCVD (such as oversteer/understeer, stability derivatives, force-moment analysis, load transfer and others) are illustrated through problems which are solved via the Program Suite . Such concepts, once understood in simple models, can be extended to more complex models or real vehicles.

The Program Suite offers insights into the benefits and limitations of vehicle simulations. The user is encouraged to go beyond the posed questions and experiment with each of the programs.

We invite readers to send their comments and suggested corrections to us at info@millikenresearch.com.

The Race Car Vehicle Dynamics Program Suite is sold exclusively with Race Car Vehicle Dynamics: Problems, Answers and Experiments. Visit the SAE Bookstore for purchasing information.