Modeling and Simulation of Linear Two - DOF Vehicle Handling Stability

Abstract

Based on the theory of vehicle steering dynamics, a model of linear two-DOF vehicle handling stability was established in MATLAB / Simulink environment. Simulation analysis of state variable response such as vehicle yaw velocity and side slip angle was made under different vehicle speed conditions for step-input of front-wheel turning angle. The response curves of the state variables in the time domain are obtained under three vehicle speeds. The results show that the response curve of simulation is in good agreement with the actual situation, which not only verifies correctness of the established vehicle handling stability model, but also provides theoretical basis for subsequent design of handling stability control system.