06-21-2006, 09:43 AM
so this topic reminds me of what i'm doin at work right now. i cant get into the specifics, but part of it relates to suspension and damping. the new audi tt is using active dampers with magnetic particles in it and as the input voltage is adjusted, the damping adjusts within milliseconds.
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its pretty interesting and more car companies will be using this technology for their higher end models soon
Quote:An innovative technology is used for the shock absorbers: Audi magnetic ride. Instead of the conventional damper fluid, a magnetorheological fluid is used ÔÇô in other words, a fluid whose viscosity can be influenced by an electromagnetic field. This effect enables to damping characteristic to be influenced electronically at will by applying a voltage to the electromagnets.
Audi uses this property to supply the correct damping forces in every driving situation, thus optimising ride comfort and road behaviour. A computer equipped with sensor technology determines the prevailing driving situation in a matter of milliseconds. The driver can choose from two driving programs depending on whether they want to drive in a very sporty style ÔÇô in which case the magnetorheological fluid exhibits high viscosity ÔÇô or more with the accent on ride comfort
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its pretty interesting and more car companies will be using this technology for their higher end models soon
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