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An On-Board Data Acquisition System for Motorcycle Brake Testing
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Motorcycle brake testing for accident reconstruction, compliance, or research, requires the measurement of several parameters to document system performance. To fully document brake system performance requires a data acquisition system with sensors for measuring speed, braking distance, temperatures, line pressures and actuation forces. Until recently, data acquisition systems have been, in general, too heavy, bulky, or limited in function for use on motorcycles. This study describes the design features, hardware, and performance of an on-board data acquisition system developed for motorcycle brake testing. The self-contained package has analog, digital, and counter channels which can be scanned at high frequency. The fully programmable unit can be optimized for varied applications. Speed and distance measuring accuracy are verified and compared to commonly used measurement methods such as speed traps, radar guns, and chalkmarkers. The advantages and disadvantages of each method are discussed.
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Carter, T. and Perry, W., "An On-Board Data Acquisition System for Motorcycle Brake Testing," SAE Technical Paper 920259, 1992, https://doi.org/10.4271/920259.Also In
References
- Society of Automotive Engineers, Motorcycle Committee Brake System Road Test Code - Motorcycles SAE J108 Mar 87 SAE Recommended Practice
- Society of Automotive Engineers, Brake Committee Automotive Safety Committee Hydraulic Brake Systems Actuating Committee Determination of Brake Fluid Temperature SAE J291 Jun 80 SAE Recommended Practice
- Society of Automotive Engineers Brake Committee Stopping Distance Test Procedure SAE J299 Aug 87 SAE Recommended Practice