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