Aquaplane Testing with VBOX Touch
Efficient evaluation of tyre grip loss in wet cornering conditions.
Purpose-Built: For accurate measurement of lateral aquaplaning - Repeatable Results: Gate-based setup and LED speed guidance
- Live Feedback: Real-time display of entry speed, lateral g, and aquaplane speed
- Seamless Workflow: Exportable data compatible with VBOX Test Suite plugins
Purpose-Built for Lateral Aquaplane Repeatable Results Live Feedback Seamless Workflow with VBOX Test Suite 
Simple gate-based setup
Set entry and exit points directly from the VBOX Touch interactive screen.
Real-time Test Feedback
See live speed, lateral acceleration, and test results after each run.
Grip Loss Comparison
Each run is measured against the maximum lateral acceleration previously recorded, with percentage change shown on screen.
User-friendly Interface
Fully customisable settings including gate width, logging behaviour, and result units.
Visual Speed Guidance
LED indicators help the driver achieve consistent entry speeds, with configurable tolerance levels and incremental speed increases.
Exportable Results
Save test data in .VBO, .CSV or .TXT formats for further analysis, including in VBOX Test Suite.
Typical Test Procedure
The app guides users through a straightforward test process for quick setup time and consistency across runs:
- Create gates
Drive to the start of the water bath and define the entry and exit points. - Define the entry speeds
Set the test start speed and tolerance for start of test conditions. - Conduct test runs
Drive through the bath at increasing speeds, maintaining a consistent steering angle with correct entry speeds defined by the VBOX Touch LEDs. - Active Test Guidance
If the correct speed within tolerance by the gate entry point, the app will automatically repeat the test until the conditions are met. - Monitor results
View immediate run data and percentage change in grip relative to previous results. - Export data
Save your results at any time for in-depth analysis within VBOX Test Suite.
Parameters Available
Key metrics are captured automatically during each run, allowing engineers to evaluate tyre behaviour and reliably comparing different compounds:
- Entry speed at bath
- Minimum lateral acceleration
- Time from entry to exit
- % change from test
- Next target speed
- Run number
