Driving Simulators

Dynamic Research, Inc. (DRI) has specified, designed, constructed, and now maintains and operates a research grade Motion Base Driving Simulator (pictured right). It is one of only a few such large scale driving simulators in use in the world today. It has a 180 degree forward field of view high resolution graphics with a 10 degree ultra high resolution inset for down the road view; a fully instrumented cab with steering loader and rear-view mirror displays; and an electro-hydraulic 6 degree of freedom motion base.

DRI also has a Fixed Based Driving Simulator (pictured left). This simulator is fully compatible with the software and graphics of the Motion Base Simulator, and can be usd in studies that do not require the advanced capablities of the of the Motion Base Simulator. It has a 150 degree forward field of view and a fully instrumented cab with steering loader. It is designed to be used with virtually any off-the-street vehicle as a cab requiring only minimal modifications to adapt the vehicle to the simulator.

Both of DRI's simulators use the same software and graphic databases. The vehicle and environment models, graphics, motion and scenario software were developed completely in-house, and the system is compatible with third-party real-time vehicle models. Graphics databases and scenarios can run on either simulator or be networked to provide a two-driver virtual world.

The Driving Simulators are useful to support vehicle and component R&D, as well as relatd human factors and driver behavior studies, as noted on back.

DRI also provides design and development of simulators for clients, including software, hardware, system integration and operational support.

To support vehicle R&D the Driving Simulators provide:

• Wide range of configurations
• Controlled conditions
• Repeatable conditions
• Easy to change tasks and parameters
• Measurements easy to make
• Hardware in the loop
• Experimental efficiency
• Little or no risk

Applications

• Complete vehicle
• Vehicle devices and component systems
• Driver factors and driver behavior
• Driver/vehicle roadway and environment interaction
• Simulator technology development
• Vehicle-related standards and regulations development
• Product defense; including PL, recalls, etc.

Dynamic Research, Inc. (DRI), specializes in applied research, development and consulting in the areas of vehicle dynamics and control, vehicle systems, human factors and ergonomics, biomechanics, structural mechanics, simulation technology, and accidentology. For further information please contact us.

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