Technical Description of the Adaptive Suspension Vehicle

This paper contains descriptions and specifications of the major mechanical systems of the Adaptive Suspension Vehi cle. It also contains an overview of the computer software and hardware architectures. Experimental response curves for the principal servo systems are presented.

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