Roll Gradient in Vehicle Cornering in Race Cars Formulas

The Roll Gradient is defined as the derivative of the vehicle body roll angle with respect to the lateral acceleration acting at its centre of gravity (CG). And is denoted by ∂_Θ. Roll Gradient is usually measured using the Radian per Meter per Square Second for Roll Gradient. Note that the value of Roll Gradient is always negative.

Formulas to find Roll Gradient in Vehicle Cornering in Race Cars

fxRoll GradientGo

Vehicle Cornering in Race Cars formulas that make use of Roll Gradient

fxTotal Vehicle Mass given Roll GradientGo

fxCentre of Gravity Distance to Roll Axis given Roll GradientGo

fxFront Roll Rate given Roll GradientGo

fxRear Roll Rate given Roll GradientGo

List of variables in Vehicle Cornering in Race Cars formulas

fx Mass of Vehicle Go

fx Centre of Gravity Distance to Roll Axis Go

fx Front Roll Rate Go

fx Rear Roll Rate Go

FAQ

What is the Roll Gradient?

The Roll Gradient is defined as the derivative of the vehicle body roll angle with respect to the lateral acceleration acting at its centre of gravity (CG). Roll Gradient is usually measured using the Radian per Meter per Square Second for Roll Gradient. Note that the value of Roll Gradient is always negative.

Can the Roll Gradient be negative?

Yes, the Roll Gradient, measured in Roll Gradient can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Roll Gradient?

Roll Gradient is usually measured using the Radian per Meter per Square Second[rad/m/s²] for Roll Gradient. Radian per Acceleration of Gravity[rad/m/s²], Degree per Acceleration of Gravity[rad/m/s²] are the few other units in which Roll Gradient can be measured.

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