Michelin Laurens Proving Grounds Engineering Services
As a full-service testing facility, we are committed to helping our customers attain their objectives in a cost-effective, efficient manner. We offer fully customizable data acquisition solutions for all your testing needs…

Race Logic Data Acquisition
- 100 Hz GPS data logging
- OBD2 CAN data recording
- Inertial Measurement Units (IMU)
- Dual-antenna set up for precision slip angle measurement
- GPS Base Station capability for 2cm locational accuracy including lane placement and path prediction capabilities
- Thermocouple measurement
- Analog and digital input recording
- Video Vbox recording up to 4 cameras at 10Hz with customizable screen graphics and layout

Coast-By and Drive-By Noise Testing Equipment
- ISO10844:2014 test surface configurable for a variety of external noise tests (R117, R51.02, R51.03, etc.)
- Available for use with most vehicle applications including passenger car, light truck, heavy truck, and electric vehicles

OXTS RT3100 Data Acquisition
- High-grade MEMS IMU for precision motion analysis
- 0.15° slip angle accuracy at 50 km/h in all road conditions
- Survey-grade GPS/GLONASS receivers for ultimate precision
- Low latency, 100 Hz real-time update rate
- CAN, Ethernet, and serial outputs interface with acquisition systems

Tire Braking Traction Grip Measurement
- ASTM E 274 and ECE R117 Wet Grip testing offered
- Peak and slide mu measurements
- Tires compared to industry Standard Reference Test Tire or internal witness as desired
- Loads ranging from 280 to 1800 kg for passenger car and light truck tires
- Heavy truck tire testing with loads from 1700 to 5000 kg
- Both wet and dry testing available
- Multiple surface options including polished concrete, low grip asphalt, and high grip asphalt

SAE J2909 Braking Testing Using an Anthony Best Dynamics Pedal Robot
- Controlled, repeatable braking tests with consistent pedal force on every stop
- Data can include pedal forces and wheel speeds throughout a stop
- Tuning compatibility for nearly any vehicle

Thermal Imaging Capability
- FLIR T1030sc camera for 1024 x 768 infrared images at 30 fps
- Temperature range of -40°C to +2,000°C
- Level I certified thermographer onsite

High Speed Camera
- 1,000 fps at 800 x 600 color resolution
- Multiple camera trigger and signal capabilities

SAE J2263 / J1263 Coast Down / Road Load Testing
- Passenger car and light truck
- 1066.310 for heavy truck over 14,000 lb GVW

Interior Noise Testing Capability, 0-5000 Hz Range
- In-vehicle instrumentation for data collection and analysis using an Oros system and Head Acoustics dummy, or customizable microphone layouts
- Numerous surfaces available for in-vehicle road noise evaluation (weathered asphalt, smooth asphalt, coarse gravel, etc.)

Multiple Track Surface Characterization Offerings
- GripTester measurement
- ASTM E 965 measurement (mean texture sand depth)
- ASTM E 274 Skid Trailer Measurement using ASTM E 501, ASTM E1136 and / or ASTM E 2493 Tires
Note: track monitoring services and equipment are available for external surface monitoring.

Customized Testing
- For more specialized data acquisition needs, Michelin Laurens Proving Grounds offers a flexible National Instruments data acquisition platform that has the capability of recording signals from a diverse assortment of sensor types including:
- String pots
- Thermocouples (including Infrared)
- OBD2 CAN vehicle data
- Accelerometers
- Pressure transducers
- Encoders