SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING ROLLOVER IN A VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM

摘要

A control system ( 18 ) and method for an automotive vehicle ( 10 ) is provided in which various dynamic control system sensors are monitored and used to activate a dynamic control system which is indicative of a vehicle instability. Vehicle instability may also be determined using an energy threshold. Once vehicle instability is determined, a roll trend is determined in response thereto. The roll trend may use an accumulative directional indicator to determine whether the trend of the vehicle is toward rolling over. If the vehicle is tending to roll over, a safety device such as an airbag may be deployed.