Minimum-lap-time optimisation and simulation. Issue 7 (3rd July 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Massaro, M.; Limebeer, D. J. N.
• Is Part Of: Vehicle system dynamics. Volume 59:Issue 7(2021)
• Page Start: 1069
• Page End: 1113
• Publication Date: 2021-07-03
• Subjects: Lap-time simulation -- optimisation -- road modelling -- quasi-steady-state -- optimal control -- nonlinear programming -- g-g map -- free-trajectory -- Formula One -- MotoGP -- NASCAR; Motor vehicles -- Dynamics -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; 629.231
• DOI: 10.1080/00423114.2021.1910718
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0042-3114

Abstract

Abstract : The paper begins with a survey of advances in state-of-the-art minimum-time simulation for road vehicles. The techniques covered include both quasi-steady-state and transient vehicle models, which are combined with trajectories that are either pre-assigned or free to be optimised. The fundamentals of nonlinear optimal control are summarised. These fundamentals are the basis of most of the vehicular optimal control methodologies and solution procedures reported in the literature. The key features of three-dimensional road modelling, vehicle positioning and vehicle modelling are also summarised with a focus on recent developments. Both cars and motorcycles are considered.