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peternewell committed Nov 26, 2023
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feature and the independent axle adhesion model will be introduced in the
future.

The advanced adhesion model uses two alternate algorithims to calculate the
wheel adhesion. The first model is based upon an algorithim by Pacha, whilst the second
uses an algorithim developed by Polach. The Polach algorithim provides
The advanced adhesion model uses two alternate algorithms to calculate the
wheel adhesion. The first model is based upon an algorithm by Pacha, whilst the second
uses an algorithm developed by Polach. The Polach algorithm provides
a more accurate outcome and facilitates the future inclusion of track conditions.
However it is more CPU load intensive then the Pacha one. This can produce low
frame rates for the screen display. Hence OR automatically sense the CPU load,
and switches to the Pacha algorithim at high loads and to the Polach algorithim
under lower CPU loads.
However due to the number of algorithm steps required to calculate the wheel adhesion
value, it is more CPU load intensive then the Pacha one. This can produce low
frame rates for the screen display in machines with low performance specifications.

Hence OR automatically senses the CPU load, and switches to the Pacha algorithm at
high loads and to the Polach algorithm under lower CPU loads. In this way OR attempts
to support the operation of lower specification computers. When OR is using the
Pacha algorithm, the "Wheel Adh (Max)" values will both read 99%, whereas when the
Polach algorithm is being used these values will be around the expected values of 30-55%.



The heart of the adhesion algorithim is the slip characteristics (pictured below).

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