Automotive applications of rapid prototyping for active vibration control

This paper presents some recent results of Continental's research and development activities in the area of active vibration control. First, a brief overview of different approaches to active noise and vibration control is given. This is followed by a discussion of the rapid controller prototyping process that is currently being introduced. Finally, some experimental results obtained in cooperation with an automobile manufacturer are presented. These results demonstrate that major noise and vibration attenuation can be achieved through active vibration control in automobiles. Copyright (C) 2001 IFAC.