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DoesTimeStamped Signal can be used as Variables In HyperStudy Optimization 'GA'
Does Time Stamped Signal can be used as import variables as input in HyperStudy to define Genetic Algorithm
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New cable modeling features in Feko - Part 2
Click here for Part 1 3. Shielded enclosure MoM/MTL feature The shielded enclosure is a specialisation of the schematic link and was first developed and then the schematic link generalised the connections to the full wave geometry. Figure 13: Shielded enclosure component represented in the Graphical User Interface (GUI).…
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New cable modeling features in Feko - Part 1
Abstract Altair Feko supports extensive cable modeling features, and this article will describe the latest features in more detail. The main cable feature is the combined MoM/MTL schematic link functionality. This allows accurate modelling of non-ideal (pigtail) shield connections to a device and radiation from common mode…
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Road data is not loading during creation of tracked vehicle by using roads tool
I am not able to read the road file data from the roads tool when i select the roads file it cant read the file and all the parameters stick to zero
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Overview of Methods to Predict Radio & Radar Coverage and Interference using WinProp & WRAP - Part 2
Simulating Radio & Radar Coverage and Evaluating Interference This second part shows further cases how the radio & radar coverage can be predicted and the interference can be evaluated using Altair Feko with WinProp and WRAP technologies. Case 4: 6G Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces and Non-Terrestrial Networks Including…
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Overview of Methods to Predict Radio & Radar Coverage and Interference using WinProp & WRAP - Part 1
Simulating Radio & Radar Coverage and Evaluating Interference The future information society will rely on mobile communications using latest 5G, 6G and WiFi technologies to provide a wide variety of applications for which significantly higher mobile data throughputs shall be supported. Key for development and for…
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How to work with a gearbox model in PSIM
It is widely known that in every powertrain system, the motor shaft is connected to a gearbox in order to increase the Torque by reducing the revolutions per minute. In PSIM, there is a block that simulates a gearbox but it has a fixed gearbox ratio. For that reason, this article focuses on presenting a gearbox with a lot…
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Rethinking Motorcycle Suspension: Girder Suspension Stability and Dynamic Simulations
Rethinking Motorcycle Suspension: Challenges in Achieving Precision and Stability with Girder Suspension Configurations in Dynamic Simulations PREFACE The dynamics of motorcycle suspension systems, particularly unconventional designs like girder suspension, present unique challenges in optimizing ride stability and…
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Calculating Static Rollover Threshold Using Automotive Tilt Table Event and MotionSolve
Preface: The automotive Static Rollover Threshold (SRT) refers to the maximum tilt angle at which a vehicle is likely to tip/roll over during a static situation. The SRT can be used to predict the vehicle lateral acceleration in which rollover may occur. Vehicles with a low Static Rollover Threshold (SRT) are at a greater…
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Kia EV9: A quick look into the Dual Inverter Strategy with PSIM
The Kia EV9 showcases an innovative approach to maximizing EV efficiency through its dual inverter and open-winding motor setup. While the core focus of this article is the system-level power electronics, let’s touch briefly on the motor. With six winding-end connections, the design has sparked speculation about a…
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Crankshaft and Connecting Rod Validation for a V6 Hybrid Power Unit in MotionSolve and Twin Activate
Overview Introduction Hybrid vehicles serve as a bridge between the long-range, reliable internal combustion engine and the efficient, environmentally friendly electric motor. While adopting many strengths of both, hybrid vehicles also create new challenges. These hybrid power units must be validated to ensure performance…
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Automatically Split a Solid Part into Multiple Solid Parts
Overview This is a script that automatically Split a Solid Part into Multiple Solid Parts. If the imported CAD solid information is in one Component, you can easily divide the Component by solids. This is handy if you have a large number of Solids. The Component is named based on the text the user enters. EX) if it is…
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Toyota Venza Horizon: Failure & Shortcuts Risk Assessment in Battery Cells
Overview The goal of this article is to showcase the new failure criteria for battery packs (/FAIL/SAHRAEI), available in Altair Radioss and OpenRadioss. This failure criteria allows to predict failure and shortcuts in battery cells. This article includes: * 1 ready-to-use Altair Radioss model* Altair Radioss version is…
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Verification Of Baja and FSAE Kinematics and Compliance Using MotionSolve
Overview CHALLENGE Assessing Kinematic and Compliance of Baja and FSAE Vehicles. PREFACE As an engineering student participating in BAJA and FSAE competitions, you face significant challenges in learning on the job designing, testing, and refining a complete competition vehicle. This often means countless late nights spent…
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Verification of Baja and FSAE Loading Using MotionSolve
Overview CHALLENGE Assessing load cases on Baja and FSAE Vehicle’s. PREFACE As an engineering student participating in BAJA and FSAE competitions, you face significant challenges in learning on the job designing, testing, and refining a complete competition vehicle. This often means countless late nights spent…
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Baja and FSAE Library Overview in MotionSolve
Overview CHALLENGE Assessing Formula and Baja performance under real world scenarios. PREFACE As an engineering student participating in BAJA and FSAE competitions, you face significant challenges in learning on the job designing, testing, and refining a complete competition vehicle. This often means countless late nights…
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Tire Envelope Analysis Using Altair Simulation
Overview CHALLENGE Assessing The Package Space In an Assembled Suspension Model PREFACE Physical vehicle testing is resource intensive. Vehicle modeling and simulation provide an efficient alternative which can be implemented earlier in the design cycle to understand a vehicle’s dynamics. Multibody dynamics software such…
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Steering Column Phasing Optimization
Overview CHALLENGE Determine the optimal phase and universal joint position to minimize angle difference between the steering wheel and pinion. PREFACE Physical vehicle testing is resource intensive. Vehicle modeling and simulation provide an efficient alternative which can be implemented earlier in the design cycle to…
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Automatic spot connectors generator using nodes coordinate data (*.csv)
Overview This is a script that automatically creates spot connectors using nodes coordinate data. To use it, you need nodes coordinate data saved as a CSV file. Only files with x, y, and z values in columns B,C, and D, respectively, and with values starting at row 2 are supported. When a file is imported, the data is…
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MotionView to Car Real Time
Overview The MotionView to Car Real Time extension (MVtoCRT) provides a tool to export the suspension characteristics of MotionView’s vehicle models to be used in Altair TwinActivate Car Real Time (TwinActivate- CRT) and VI-Grade Car Real Time (VI-CRT). Pre-Requisite Working knowledge and installation packages of Altair…
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Ross Point and Wind Up Center Optimization of Leaf Springs Using MotionSolve and HyperStudy
Overview Preface Effective leaf spring engineering requires attention to the Wind-Up Center, which is the point where the individual leaves come together and are secured, and the Ross Point, which represents the point of maximum bending stress. Two test rig simulations are required to determine the location of the Wind-Up…
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Automate Vehicle Dynamics Fingerprinting Using MotionSolve and Compose
Overview Preface Altair's MotionSolve is a powerful software tool for simulating and analyzing vehicle dynamics and performance. The Vehicle Tools Extension allows the User to easily assemble common vehicle platforms and simulate a wide range of vehicle events and maneuvers, such as lane changes, hill climbs, handling…
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Heavy Truck Dual-Axle eMotor Powertrain Model Using MotionSolve
Preface Altair's MotionSolve is a powerful software tool for simulating and analyzing vehicle dynamics and performance. The Vehicle Tools Extension allows the User to easily assemble common vehicle platforms and simulate a wide range of vehicle events and maneuvers, such as lane changes, hill climbs, handling tests, and…
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Racetrack Performance Testing using MotionSolve
Overview PREFACE Physical vehicle testing is expensive and resource intensive. Vehicle modeling and simulation provide an efficient alternative which can be implemented earlier in the design cycle to understand a vehicle’s dynamics. Multibody dynamics software such as Altair MotionSolve allows users to set up and analyze a…
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Rough Road Vehicle Simulation in MotionSolve – Belgian Blocks
Overview PREFACE Physical vehicle testing is expensive and resource intensive. Vehicle modeling and simulation provide an efficient alternative which can be implemented earlier in the design cycle to understand a vehicle’s dynamics. Multibody dynamics software such as Altair MotionSolve allows users to set up and analyze a…