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1 Suspension Systems Basics |
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1.1 Requirements for Suspension Systems |
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1 | (4) |
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1.1.1 Minimize Accelerations on the Isolated Side |
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2 | (2) |
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1.1.2 Equalize Variations of Vertical Wheel Forces |
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4 | (1) |
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1.2 Suspension Technology Basics |
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5 | (7) |
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1.2.1 General Setup of a Suspension System |
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6 | (1) |
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1.2.2 General Behavior of a Suspension System |
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6 | (4) |
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1.2.3 Alteration of Suspension Parameters |
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10 | (2) |
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1.3 Hydropneumatic Suspension Compared to Other Suspension Methods |
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12 | (9) |
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1.3.1 Comparison of Spring Characteristics |
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12 | (4) |
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1.3.2 Comparison of Damping Characteristics |
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16 | (1) |
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17 | (1) |
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1.3.4 Non-functional Requirements |
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18 | (3) |
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1.4 Applications for Hydropneumatic Suspension Systems |
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21 | (2) |
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2 Spring and Damping Characteristics of Hydropneumatic Suspension Systems |
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23 | (54) |
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2.1 General Setup and Working Principle |
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23 | (2) |
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2.2 Spring Characteristics |
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2.2.1 Thermodynamic Background |
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26 | (3) |
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2.2.2 Calculation Predeterminations |
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29 | (1) |
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2.2.3 Non Preloaded Hydropneumatic Suspension Systems |
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30 | (9) |
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2.2.4 Systems with Mechanical Preload |
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39 | (6) |
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2.2.5 Systems with Constant Hydraulic Preload |
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45 | (8) |
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2.2.6 Systems with Variable Hydraulic Preload |
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53 | (4) |
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2.3 Damping Characteristics |
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57 | (16) |
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2.3.1 Boundary Friction Damping |
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59 | (5) |
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2.3.2 Fluid Friction Damping |
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64 | (7) |
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2.3.3 End-of-Stroke Damping |
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71 | (2) |
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2.4 Combined Operation of Spring and Damper |
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73 | (4) |
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3 Dimensioning of the Hydropneumatic Suspension Hardware |
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77 | (30) |
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3.1 Dimensioning of the Hydraulic Spring Components |
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77 | (19) |
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79 | (2) |
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3.1.2 Accumulator Gas Precharge |
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81 | (3) |
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3.1.3 Detailed Calculation of p0 and V0 |
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84 | (12) |
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3.2 Dimensioning of the Hydraulic Damping Elements |
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96 | (11) |
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3.2.1 Single-Acting Cylinder in a System Without Hydraulic Preload |
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97 | (2) |
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3.2.2 Double-Acting Cylinder in a System Without Hydraulic Preload |
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99 | (3) |
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3.2.3 Double-Acting Cylinder in a System with Hydraulic Preload |
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102 | (1) |
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3.2.4 End-of-Stroke Damping |
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103 | (4) |
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4 Hydraulic Components Design |
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107 | (56) |
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107 | (17) |
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4.1.1 Function and Requirements |
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107 | (1) |
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108 | (6) |
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114 | (5) |
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4.1.4 End-of-Stroke Damping |
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119 | (3) |
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4.1.5 Types of Support Elements |
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122 | (2) |
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124 | (11) |
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4.2.1 Function and Requirements |
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124 | (2) |
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4.2.2 Types of Accumulators |
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126 | (3) |
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4.2.3 Methods to Reduce Diffusion Pressure Loss |
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129 | (2) |
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4.2.4 Usage of Pressure Relief Valves |
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131 | (2) |
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4.2.5 Integration into Available Design Space |
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133 | (2) |
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135 | (10) |
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4.3.1 Non Adjustable Orifices and Throttles |
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135 | (2) |
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4.3.2 Flow Direction Depending Resistors |
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137 | (4) |
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4.3.3 Adjustable Flow Resistors |
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141 | (4) |
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4.4 Hydraulic Lines and Fittings |
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145 | (10) |
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4.4.1 Function and Requirements |
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145 | (2) |
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4.4.2 Required Flow Cross Section |
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147 | (1) |
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148 | (3) |
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151 | (3) |
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154 | (1) |
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155 | (8) |
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4.5.1 Functions and Requirements |
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156 | (2) |
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158 | (5) |
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163 | (28) |
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5.1 Self-Pumping Suspension Elements |
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163 | (3) |
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5.2 Mechanical Level Control with External Hydraulic Power Supply |
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166 | (3) |
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5.3 Electronic Level Control with External Hydraulic Power Supply |
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169 | (18) |
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169 | (1) |
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5.3.2 Hydraulic Circuits Using On/Off-Valves |
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170 | (4) |
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5.3.3 Hydraulic Circuits Using Proportional Valves |
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174 | (4) |
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178 | (9) |
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5.4 Electronic Level Control with Dedicated Power Supply |
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187 | (4) |
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6 Special Functions of Hydropneumatic Suspension Systems |
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191 | (24) |
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191 | (5) |
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6.1.1 Lockout by Blocking the Hydraulic Circuit |
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192 | (2) |
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6.1.2 Lockout at the Compression End Stop |
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194 | (1) |
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6.1.3 "Quasi-lockout" Through High Spring Stiffness |
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195 | (1) |
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6.2 Adjustment of the Zero Position |
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196 | (2) |
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6.3 Alteration of Roll and Pitch Behavior |
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198 | (7) |
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6.3.1 Coupling Cylinders on Corresponding Sides |
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199 | (1) |
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6.3.2 Decoupling Cylinders |
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200 | (1) |
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6.3.3 Coupling Double-Action Cylinders on Opposite Sides |
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201 | (4) |
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6.4 Spring Rate Adjustment by Selective Connection of Accumulators |
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205 | (2) |
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6.5 Tire-to-Ground Force Optimization in All-Wheel Suspension Systems |
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207 | (8) |
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215 | (20) |
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7.1 Goals of Suspension Testing |
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216 | (4) |
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216 | (2) |
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218 | (2) |
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7.2 Test Scenarios and Methods |
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220 | (3) |
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7.3 Measurements, Evaluation and Optimization |
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223 | (5) |
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224 | (1) |
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7.3.2 Position/Displacement |
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225 | (1) |
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226 | (1) |
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7.3.4 Online Versus Offline Evaluation |
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227 | (1) |
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7.4 Typical Project Testing Steps |
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228 | (7) |
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7.4.1 Initial Function Testing/Analysis |
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229 | (1) |
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7.4.2 Hardware-In-The-Loop (HIL) Testing |
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230 | (1) |
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7.4.3 Laboratory Functional Testing |
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231 | (1) |
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7.4.4 Machine Functional Testing |
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232 | (1) |
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233 | (2) |
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235 | (22) |
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8.1 Tractor Front Axle Suspension TLS by John Deere |
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235 | (7) |
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8.2 Passenger Car Axle Suspension by Citroen |
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242 | (10) |
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8.3 Suspension Projects---Lessons Learned |
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252 | (5) |
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257 | (24) |
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9.1 Improvement of Suspension Characteristics |
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258 | (13) |
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258 | (1) |
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259 | (1) |
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259 | (3) |
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262 | (1) |
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263 | (1) |
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263 | (1) |
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264 | (2) |
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266 | (1) |
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267 | (1) |
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267 | (2) |
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269 | (1) |
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270 | (1) |
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9.2 Roll Stabilization and Slope Compensation |
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271 | (6) |
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271 | (1) |
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272 | (1) |
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273 | (1) |
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273 | (2) |
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275 | (2) |
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277 | (4) |
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277 | (1) |
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277 | (2) |
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279 | (2) |
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10 Looking into the Future |
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281 | (6) |
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281 | (1) |
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282 | (2) |
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284 | (1) |
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10.4 Trend Towards Electronics |
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285 | (2) |
Index of Symbols and Abbreviations |
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287 | (4) |
References |
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291 | (6) |
Index |
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