Ulf Kossenjans

test coordinator

o Ulf Kossenjans is the test coordinator of the ZeroPrototypeLab simulator centre at EDAG Engineering GmbH in Wolfsburg. He studied mechanical and automotive engineering at the Technical University of Braunschweig, where he already focussed on dynamic driving simulators. After some time working in real driving tests at the limits of the vehicles on the proving ground, he started to work in the planning of the simulator centre and moved into the virtual world. He coordinates the test sessions, works out the possibilities with customers and paves the way for the vision of zero prototypes.

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Presentation

The way to zero prototypes through a driver-in-the-loop approach

In the rapidly changing automotive industry, virtual tire methodology is the solution to catch up with front loading of development activities. This presentation gives insights into the way to zero prototypes through a driver-in-the-loop approach. The concept of 'feeling the reality' is discussed and how it tackles the current challenges in simulator use. The simulator center is introduced and how its cutting-edge technology enables model-based tire development targeting dynamics and NVH attributes. An outlook on possible hardware-in-the-loop installations in combination with dynamic simulator technology is given.