Modelling Vehicle Deceleration in Simulink: Adding Drag Force Considerations

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The discussion focuses on modeling vehicle deceleration in Simulink, specifically incorporating the effects of drag force from both a parachute and the vehicle itself. The user has successfully modeled deceleration using constant braking force but seeks to include velocity-dependent drag forces in the simulation. The drag force is defined by the equation Fd=0.5CdpAu^2, where variables represent drag coefficient, density, frontal area, and velocity. The user initially requested guidance on which block to use for adding variable drag force but later resolved the issue independently. The thread highlights the importance of accurately modeling all forces affecting vehicle deceleration in simulations.
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Homework Statement



right, I am modelling the deceleration of a vehicle in simulink

the vehicle uses wheel brakes, and a parachute to decellerate from Vmax to zero

I have constructed a model which models the constant force of the brakes to decelerate the vehicle to stop

I need to amend the model, so that the velocity dependant drag force produced by the parachute, and the drag of the vehicle itself are taken into account.

I am ignoring any turbulence produced

Homework Equations



Fd=0.5CdpAu^2

where
Cd is the drag coefficient of the parachute or car
p is the density
A is the frontal area of the parachute or car
u is the velocity

The Attempt at a Solution



so far as said above, i have the deceleration from the wheel brakes, shown here:
wheelspic.jpg


what type of block do i need to use to add the variable drag force to this system?

Many Thanks
Ed
 
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Ok, please ignore this - i figured out how to do it...
 
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