Vehicle Dynamics Fundamentals

This book revisits the main vehicle dynamics fundamentals, including tire and vehicle modelling, what actually is a full vehicle dynamics model, and further insights.

Control Theoretic Background

It refreshes and strengthens the control theoretic background of the reader, and relates this to specific vehicle dynamics applications.

Vehicle State-Estimators

Having in mind how to control a human-driven or autonomous vehicle, the readers will get a practical guide to the theory and applications of vehicle state-estimators.

Vehicle Instrumentation and Testing

A chapter on vehicle instrumentation and testing covers key practical insights related vehicle sensor selection depending on the specific needs, how to install them and coordination with all the full vehicle sensory equipment.

Appellian Approach to Vehicle Handling Dynamics

A further chapter is dedicated to an Appellian approach to vehicle handling dynamics, including rigid or elastic tires, in steady-state or transient conditions.

Driver-Oriented Chassis Design

The final part of the book deals with the importance of a driver-oriented approach in chassis design, including the analysis of the external demands on the chassis, and the investigation of the combination of vehicle's properties with a specific example of application.