Modelling the ZalaZONE Proving Ground: a benchmark of State-of-the-art Automotive Simulators PreScan, IPG CarMaker, and VTD Vires

Abstract

In our days, simulation based development is a core element of vehicle engineering, especially considering highly automated or fully autonomous vehicles. Accordingly, the paper presents a benchmark of three different automotive simulators: PreScan, IPG CarMaker, and VTD Vires. The three software tools were applied for the same goal, namely, modelling the ZalaZONE Proving Ground of Hungary for vehicle testing. The paper aims to highlight the experiences while creating the virtual models by presenting and comparing the relevant software features and providing suggestions for scientific or practical application.

Keywords

• automotive proving ground
• simulation software
• automotive testing and validation
• autonomous vehicles
• virtual testing