Kinematics of the wheel body and forces are reported in the Motion Postprocessor as shown in the table below.
Figure 6.60: Definition of Tire outputs
Parameter | Symbol | Description | Dimension |
Tire_Force/Longitudinal | The longitudinal force applied on the wheel at the contact point. This force is defined in Tire Force for FIALA type. | Force | |
Tire_Force/Lateral | The lateral force applied on the wheel at the contact point. This force is defined in Tire Force for FIALA type. | Force | |
Tire_Force/Vertical | The vertical force applied on the wheel at the contact point. This force is defined in Tire Force for FIALA type. | Force | |
Tire_Torque/Overturning | The overturning moment applied on the wheel at the contact point. This force is zero for FIALA type. | Force*Length | |
Tire_Torque/Rolling_resistance | The rolling resistance applied on the wheel at the contact point. This torque is defined in Tire Force for FIALA type. | Force*Length | |
Tire_Torque/ Aligning | The aligning moment applied on the wheel at the contact point. This torque is defined in Tire Force for FIALA type. | Force*Length | |
Tire_Kinematic/Longitudinal_slip | The longitudinal slip ratio. This is defined in Tire Force. | N/A | |
Tire_Kinematic/Lateral_slip | The lateral slip ratio. This is defined in Tire Force. | N/A | |
Tire_Kinematic/Inclination_angle | The inclination angle. This is the relative angle between the upward direction of the wheel and the vertical direction of the contact point. | Radian | |
Tire_Rolling/Rolling_radius | The rolling radius. | Length | |
Tire_Rolling/Omega_actual | The actual angular velocity of the wheel body in the spin axis. | Radian/Time | |
Tire_Rolling/Omega_free | The free angular velocity of the wheel body in the spin axis. | Radian/Time |