Noise and vibration modeling for anti-lock brake systems

Abstract

A new methodology is proposed for noise and vibration analysis for Anti- Lock Brake Systems (ABS). First, a correlation between noise and vibration measurement data and simulation results need to be established. This relationship allows the engineers to focus on modeling and simulation instead of noise and vibration testing. A comprehensive ABS model is derived for noise and vibration study. The model can be set up to do different types of simulations for noise and vibration analysis. If some data is available from actual testing, then the test data can be easily imported into the model as an input to replace the corresponding part in the model. It is especially useful when the design needs to be modified, or trade-off between ABS performance and noise and vibration is necessary. The model can greatly reduce the time to market for ABS products. It also makes system level optimization possible. © Springer Science+Business Media B.V. 2009.