Kistler supplies engineers in vehicle dynamics with a complete sensor portfolio to capture relevant parameters.

Vehicle dynamics testing

Product portfolio for accurate and efficient vehicle dynamics testing

Intensive vehicle dynamics tests play an essential part in vehicle research and development. Whether the focus is on sports performance or comfort, tuning of the chassis, drivetrain and control systems is a decisive factor in achieving the desired characteristics for the vehicle. In this way, automobile manufacturers can exploit unrivaled opportunities to stand out radically from their competitors.

Every development must always go hand in hand with vehicle safety. The ISO standard tests and validations are fundamental evaluations that are required for developing a unique driving experience that also offers a feeling of safety while driving – for passenger vehicles on normal roads as well as racing cars in motorsport and autonomous driving.

Control systems such as ABS and ESC must be correctly tuned to ensure the desired driving behavior and feel. A precise characterization of longitudinal and transverse vehicle dynamics can only be achieved based on measurements of the sideslip and drift angles. Especially in motorsport, measurements of these motion parameters for vehicle dynamics can be the key to critical competitive edge.

Pole position guaranteed! Thanks to our accurate and efficient sensor portfolio for vehicle dynamics, you can:

Thanks to the Correvit S-Motion sensor from Kistler, Emil Frey Racing improves the vehicle dynamics of its Lamborghinis.

Optimize vehicle driving behavior to enhance performance, comfort and safety

Chassis development and refinement
Tuning the drivetrain and control systems
Optimization of control algorithms for autonomous driving and ADAS

Optimize driving behavior in motorsport

Wheel slip and sideslip angle measurement for cornering and tire grip optimization
Racing strategy optimization

…and much more:

Performance of ISO standard tests
Safety systems development and validation
Tire research, development and selection
Vehicle homologation and compliance

We assist you with complete modular measurement technology solutions, and our experienced experts offer you on-site support with vehicle tests – so you achieve optimal vehicle dynamics design.

Your benefits from our portfolio for vehicle dynamics testing

A safe and sustainable investment

Several decades of expertise in vehicle testing make Kistler a reliable partner, not just another supplier
Our products are designed for use under any measurement condition – from test bench over vehicle-in-the-loop to the point of the race track

With the new wireless RoaDyn Racing wheel force transducer, Kistler is expanding this measurement technology to motorsports.

Reliability

High-precision measurement technologies ensure the highest standards of accuracy and reliability
Worldwide Kistler Sales and Service network provides local support everywhere

Efficiency

Easy handling ensures maximum productivity
We offer turnkey solutions – from sensor over data analysis to acquisition – all from one source

Discover our portfolio for vehicle dynamics testing:

from optical speed sensors over measuring steering wheels to wheel vector and height sensors – all from one source.

Optical sensors from Kistler for measuring longitudinal and traverse dynamics are recommended for vehicle dynamics testing.

Optical laser height sensors (HF) are used for non-contact distance measurement in vehicle dynamics.

The dynamic camber angle system (DCA) is an optical laser system for precise non-contact measurement of the dynamic camber angle relative to ground.

The wheel vector sensor (RV-5) is designed to accurately measure the wheel position

Universal, non-contact Measuring Steering Wheel (MSW) for the measurement of steering torque

Correvit S-Motion and Correvit L-Motion – Type 2055A… and Type 5335A…

Correvit S-Motion and L-Motion measure longitudinal and/or transverse speed and sideslip angle. Frictionless and slip-free. Thanks to a sensor fusion algorithm they provide accurate measurement and can be easily mounted on the vehicle with a variety of accessories. S-Motion and L-Motion cover a broad range of applications, from automotive vehicle research and development to rail.

With Correvit S-Motion and L-Motion you can rely on:

Reliable and tested technology
Low-noise signals, thanks to sensor fusion technology
Flexible, online conversion of measurands for any desired reference point in the vehicle
Minimum signal delay
Quick setup time, with low mounting effort and no run-in procedure

Measurement of vehicle’s steering behavior

RoaDyn wheel force transducers from Kistler measure road load data on test tracks

You want to

Design or refine your vehicle’s ride stability and measure the related vehicle motion characteristics
Tune the chassis and drivetrain so that the steering behavior matches your target characteristics

Equipment

Optical speed sensors: Correvit S-Motion / L-Motion
Measuring steering wheel: MSW
Wheel force transducers: RoaDyn S6… or Integra
Data acquisition and visualization: KiStudio VT and KiDAQ
Data analysis: jBEAM

Tuning and control of braking systems

The reliable way to evaluate brake systems

You want to
test or validate that the brake system achieves the shortest possible braking distance with maximum driving comfort.

Equipment

Optical speed sensors: Correvit S-Motion / L-Motion
Pedal force sensor
Data acquisition and visualization: KiStudio VT and KiDAQ
Data analysis: jBEAM

Tire development and selection

You want to
measure tire performance and the influence of its choice on vehicle dynamics.

Equipment

Optical speed sensors: Correvit S-Motion / L-Motion
Wheel force transducers: RoaDyn S6… or Integra
Height sensors: HF sensors
Dynamic camber angle sensors: DCA sensors
Wheel vector system: RV-4
Data acquisition and visualization: KiStudio VT and KiDAQ
Data analysis: jBEAM

Optimization of race strategy in motorsport

You want to
optimize and refine the race strategy as well as finetune the development of a race car based on accurate measured data acquired from the track.

Equipment

Wheel force transducer for motorsport: RoaDyn Racing
Optical speed sensor: KiMotion Racing
Wheel vector sensor: RV-4
Data acquisition and visualization: KiStudio VT and KiDAQ
Data analysis: jBEAM

ADAS and autonomous driving

In the course of automobile evolution, car connectivity rises and driving automation progresses.

You want to
measure the vehicle speed and communicate real-time to ADAS or autonomous driving algorithms for optimization, as well as measure the steering behavior of the driver.

Equipment