Comparison of Vehicle Dynamics Simulation Results Using Laser and Contact-Based Profilometer Measurements as Inputs

Yi Wang; David Crosbee; Elliot Rothwell; Kevin Oldknow

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-66971-2_50

Comparison of Vehicle Dynamics Simulation Results Using Laser and Contact-Based Profilometer Measurements as Inputs

Yi Wang, David Crosbee, Elliot Rothwell, Kevin Oldknow

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

Abstract

The study compares the accuracy of contact-based profilometers, namely, MiniProf and non-contact laser scanners for capturing wheel and rail profiles in vehicle-track interaction. While contact-based profilometers provide highly accurate measurements, they require trains to stop. Laser scanners, though less precise and reliable, can continuously gather profiles over a short period. The simulation results showed satisfactory agreement between laser-scanned and MiniProf profiles for the examined Y/Q ratios. Further research on processing techniques for raw laser scanner data could potentially enhance the usability of laser-scanned profiles for more in-depth contact analysis.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Advances in Dynamics of Vehicles on Roads and Tracks III
Subtitle of host publication	Proceedings of the 28th Symposium of the International Association of Vehicle System Dynamics, IAVSD 2023, Rail Vehicles
Editors	Wei Huang, Mehdi Ahmadian
Publisher	Springer, Cham
Pages	474-483
Number of pages	10
ISBN (Electronic)	9783031669712
ISBN (Print)	9783031669705
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-66971-2_50
Publication status	Published - 1 Nov 2024
Event	28th IAVSD Symposium on Dynamics of Vehicles on Roads and Tracks - Ottawa, Canada Duration: 21 Aug 2023 → 25 Aug 2023 Conference number: 28

Publication series

Name	Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering
Publisher	Springer
ISSN (Print)	2195-4356
ISSN (Electronic)	2195-4364

Conference

Conference	28th IAVSD Symposium on Dynamics of Vehicles on Roads and Tracks
Abbreviated title	IAVSD 2023
Country/Territory	Canada
City	Ottawa
Period	21/08/23 → 25/08/23

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Wang, Y., Crosbee, D., Rothwell, E., & Oldknow, K. (2024). Comparison of Vehicle Dynamics Simulation Results Using Laser and Contact-Based Profilometer Measurements as Inputs. In W. Huang, & M. Ahmadian (Eds.), Advances in Dynamics of Vehicles on Roads and Tracks III : Proceedings of the 28th Symposium of the International Association of Vehicle System Dynamics, IAVSD 2023, Rail Vehicles (pp. 474-483). (Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering). Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-66971-2_50

Wang, Yi ; Crosbee, David ; Rothwell, Elliot et al. / Comparison of Vehicle Dynamics Simulation Results Using Laser and Contact-Based Profilometer Measurements as Inputs. Advances in Dynamics of Vehicles on Roads and Tracks III : Proceedings of the 28th Symposium of the International Association of Vehicle System Dynamics, IAVSD 2023, Rail Vehicles. editor / Wei Huang ; Mehdi Ahmadian. Springer, Cham, 2024. pp. 474-483 (Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering).

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Wang, Y, Crosbee, D , Rothwell, E & Oldknow, K 2024, Comparison of Vehicle Dynamics Simulation Results Using Laser and Contact-Based Profilometer Measurements as Inputs. in W Huang & M Ahmadian (eds), Advances in Dynamics of Vehicles on Roads and Tracks III : Proceedings of the 28th Symposium of the International Association of Vehicle System Dynamics, IAVSD 2023, Rail Vehicles. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering, Springer, Cham, pp. 474-483, 28th IAVSD Symposium on Dynamics of Vehicles on Roads and Tracks, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 21/08/23. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-66971-2_50

Comparison of Vehicle Dynamics Simulation Results Using Laser and Contact-Based Profilometer Measurements as Inputs. / Wang, Yi; Crosbee, David ; Rothwell, Elliot et al.

Advances in Dynamics of Vehicles on Roads and Tracks III : Proceedings of the 28th Symposium of the International Association of Vehicle System Dynamics, IAVSD 2023, Rail Vehicles. ed. / Wei Huang; Mehdi Ahmadian. Springer, Cham, 2024. p. 474-483 (Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering).

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Wang Y, Crosbee D , Rothwell E, Oldknow K. Comparison of Vehicle Dynamics Simulation Results Using Laser and Contact-Based Profilometer Measurements as Inputs. In Huang W, Ahmadian M, editors, Advances in Dynamics of Vehicles on Roads and Tracks III : Proceedings of the 28th Symposium of the International Association of Vehicle System Dynamics, IAVSD 2023, Rail Vehicles. Springer, Cham. 2024. p. 474-483. (Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering). Epub 2024 Oct 31. doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-66971-2_50