@@ -254,14 +254,21 @@ simplicity, only one axle model is computed (and animated). A tilting
254254feature and the independent axle adhesion model will be introduced in the
255255future.
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257- The advanced adhesion model uses two alternate algorithims to calculate the
258- wheel adhesion. The first model is based upon an algorithim by Pacha, whilst the second
259- uses an algorithim developed by Polach. The Polach algorithim provides
257+ The advanced adhesion model uses two alternate algorithms to calculate the
258+ wheel adhesion. The first model is based upon an algorithm by Pacha, whilst the second
259+ uses an algorithm developed by Polach. The Polach algorithm provides
260260a more accurate outcome and facilitates the future inclusion of track conditions.
261- However it is more CPU load intensive then the Pacha one. This can produce low
262- frame rates for the screen display. Hence OR automatically sense the CPU load,
263- and switches to the Pacha algorithim at high loads and to the Polach algorithim
264- under lower CPU loads.
261+ However due to the number of algorithm steps required to calculate the wheel adhesion
262+ value, it is more CPU load intensive then the Pacha one. This can produce low
263+ frame rates for the screen display in machines with low performance specifications.
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265+ Hence OR automatically senses the CPU load, and switches to the Pacha algorithm at
266+ high loads and to the Polach algorithm under lower CPU loads. In this way OR attempts
267+ to support the operation of lower specification computers. When OR is using the
268+ Pacha algorithm, the "Wheel Adh (Max)" values will both read 99%, whereas when the
269+ Polach algorithm is being used these values will be around the expected values of 30-55%.
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266273The heart of the adhesion algorithim is the slip characteristics (pictured below).
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