Learning Partnerships, Unit Catalogue 2010/11 |
AS30318: Dynamics: simulation and analysis |
 Credits:
| 6 |
| Level:
| Honours |
| Period: | This unit is available in... |
| Semester 2 at Wiltshire College |
| Assessment:
| CW 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites:
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| Description:
| Aims: The aims of this unit are to analyse the potential of simulator packages to improve the dynamic response of a competition vehicle. This will include scrutinizing the interaction of data gained from a simulation package with data gained empirically via telemetry and data logging systems. Using 'live' race vehicles the learner will be able to identify the effects on driver performance gained from the use of simulator packages. Learning Outcomes: At the end of this unit students should be able to: * Compare and analyse results gained from simulator packages with data from vehicle based data recording; * Evaluate driver information to optimise vehicle set up based on available data; * Utilise telemetry systems and data loggers to develop a record of vehicle performance on a variety of events. Skills: During the unit students should gain the following skills: Intellectual: * Gathering, processing and analysing data (T,A) * Formulating outcomes (A) Professional: * Making decisions based on recorded data (A) * Making written presentation (A) Practical: * Experience of operating a range of simulator packages (T) * Experience of operating a range of telemetry and data logging packages (T) Key: * Applying numerical techniques (A) * Interpreting data (A) * Using graphs and tables to present experimental results (A). Content: This unit includes: * Suspension design software; * Circuit simulator packages; * Real time telemetry systems; * Data logging systems; * Driver/Technician interface. |