Model Validation of the 2006 BMW 330i for the National Advanced Driving Simulator

This paper presents an evaluation of a complete vehicle dynamics model for a 2006 BMW 330i to be used for the National Advanced Driving Simulator. Vehicle handling and braking are evaluated and simulation results are compared with experimental field-testing. NADSdyna, the National Advanced Driving Simulator vehicle dynamics software, is used. The BMW evaluation covers vehicle directional dynamics that include steady-state, transient, and frequency domain responses. These evaluations are performed with the DSC (Dynamic Stability and Control) turned off to ensure the principle mechanical properties of the vehicle are properly modeled before enabling the electronic stability system. The evaluation also includes simulation runs with DSC turned on for the J-turn and severe lane change maneuvers.