Assessment methodology for validation of vehicle dynamics simulations using double lane change maneuver

The simulation of vehicle dynamics has a wide array of applications in the development of vehicle technologies. This study deals with the methodological aspect of the problem of assessing the validity of a simulation using double lane change maneuver as the experimental data source. The maneuver time history is analyzed. Problems in handling the obtained measurements and possibilities to assess the maneuver are examined. Techniques to split and align the data are presented and compared. Methodologies to handle the experimental and simulation data are introduced. The presented methods can be utilized in order to achieve more time and cost efficient simulation projects with increased model confidence.