Vehicle acceleration performance correction for ambient conditions

An analytical method has been developed to correct vehicle acceleration per formance test data acquired under various ambient conditions to a standard condition. This correction provides a common basis for product evaluation a nd comparison. Example results show that variation in vehicle performance m easures due to different test conditions can be reduced by 50% by using thi s method. This work presents a unique tool to achieve more accurate and tim ely assessment of various vehicle designs and, at the same time, reduce veh icle development cost and lead time.