Car Suspension Control Systems: Basic Principles

increased competition on the automotive market has forced companies to research alternative strategies to classical passive suspension systems. In order to improve handling and comfort performance, instead of a conventional static spring and damper system, semi-active and active systems are being developed. The paper has been written in two parts. This first part reviews the basic types of car suspension systems which range from simple spring-dampers, through semi-active dampers, and active suspensions systems.

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