Advanced Suspension Characterization Test Fixture

Virtual vehicle models are created to cost-effectively assess vehicle performance when subjected to the extremes of military missions. For advanced virtual simulations to produce meaningful results, they must be built on a foundation of accurate and validated models. Conventional methods for measuring and validating model parameters are expensive, slow and require costly specialized testing equipment. MillenWorks’ solution is based on the concept of optimizing the virtual model parameters so that meaningful time and frequency responses match between the virtual model and the test vehicle. This optimization takes place during the measurement process, resulting in significant cost and time savings. Modular design allows the characterization of a wide range of high mobility vehicles employing as many as four axles. In addition to supporting vehicle simulation, the system can be utilized as a maintenance tool. Suspension components and chassis integrity can be assessed at regular intervals, improving operational effectiveness and safety while lowering vehicle life cycle cost. MillenWorks has the expertise, experience, equipment and facilities to develop an advanced vehicle suspension characterizer capable of accurately measuring and validating critical suspension parameters of a wide range of off-road vehicles in a timely, cost effective manner.