2008
EMSS 2008 Proceeding
Geometric and multibody modeling of rider-motorcycle system
Authors: Michele Calì,Massimo Oliveri, Gaetano Sequenzia, Francesco Trovato
Abstract
In this study, a methodology based on co-simulation was developed for the multibody parametric modelling of a motorcycle with an anthropomorphic model of the rider. This co-simulation uses two different software programs, integrated to ensure a complete exchange of information between them in real time. The paper reports the effects induced by the movement of the rider?s body on the dynamics and performance of a motorcycle. The legs of an anthropomorphic model were used as kinematics to control transverse movements of the motorcycle. The control system inputs are the geometric characteristics of the road (length, width and radius of curvature) and the speed of the vehicle along the track. For the dynamic behaviour of the motorcycle, the only channels currently operated by the control system are steering angle and engine torque, which are determined in accordance with the input parameters.
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