Numerical Method of Designing an Automotive Driving Simulator for Training Drivers of Motor Vehicles

Abstract

The paper presents the results of numerical simulation and design of an automotive driving simulator for training drivers of motor vehicles, which includes a six-stage dynamic mobility platform and an integrated system of virtual 3D models of real terrain using the software and hardware system “Route”. On the basis of the developed mathematical model of the dynamic platform, optimization of geometric parameters was performed, various configurations of the plat-form were analysed. Optimization was performed using the PSO (Particle Swarm Optimization) heuristic algorithm. A digital twin of the platform has been developed in the MSC Adams (Automated Dynamic Analysis of Mechanical Systems) software package. The resulting digital twin has the properties of complete identity with the real prototype. A prototype of an automotive driving simulator is presented, which is equipped with a system of virtual 3D models of real terrain. The results of mathematical modelling, as well as experimental studies of the prototype are presented, which made it possible to evaluate its capabilities and characteristics.