Introduction

Why OptimumK?

OptimumK is harnessed from OptimumG’s vast knowledge and experience in measuring, designing and modifying vehicle suspension systems. It features ground-breaking capabilities in computational suspension analysis, such as the ability to simultaneously define Roll, Pitch, Heave and Steering motions. It features real-time 3D graphic visualization that allows the user to observe these combined motions in detail, including the effects of critical dependant parameters such as Pitch and Roll Center migration.

OptimumK provides an easy-to-use graphical interface for designing common suspension systems. The 3D graphic output window allows the user to visualize the suspension geometry as the coordinates are inputted into the design tables. In addition, users are able to define multiple front and rear suspension geometries in each project, and compare various setups using graph overlays. Similarly, users are also able to store multiple vehicle motion profiles and analysis sheets in the same project file. This allows the user to quickly determine the changes based on various factors such as bump-steer, Ackermann angles, roll center heights, etc.

Finally, OptimumK includes a powerful feature that allows the user to easily import data from leading data acquisition systems. This data can then be used to replay the suspension movements on screen, and to perform many other kinematical analyses.

The Goal of OptimumK

The following are the principal objectives of OptimumK:

·         Allow users to quickly analyze suspension parameters from paper to screen

·         To serve as an educational tool for both the novice and advance user

·         Greatly reduce development and testing time for race teams

·         Enable faster and better quantitative decisions with regards to setup changes

·         Provide comprehensive after-sales support to teams, with the backing of OptimumG’s vast knowledge in vehicle dynamics