@inproceedings{MiedlBraun, author = {Miedl, Christian and Braun, J{\"u}rgen}, title = {Powertrain and electric system design of a 800-volt all-electric car}, series = {European Conference on Nanoelectronics and Embedded Systems for Electric Mobility, eMotion in Smart Cities, 24.-28. September, 2012, Bologna, Italy}, booktitle = {European Conference on Nanoelectronics and Embedded Systems for Electric Mobility, eMotion in Smart Cities, 24.-28. September, 2012, Bologna, Italy}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{BeckeSchlegl, author = {Becke, Mark and Schlegl, Thomas}, title = {Least squares pose estimation of cylinder axes from multiple views using contour line features}, series = {IECON 2015 - 41st Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, 9-12 Nov. 2015, Yokohama, Japan}, booktitle = {IECON 2015 - 41st Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, 9-12 Nov. 2015, Yokohama, Japan}, publisher = {IEEE}, doi = {10.1109/IECON.2015.7392371}, pages = {1855 -- 1861}, abstract = {In this paper, a new method for a minimum-error pose estimation of cylinder axes based on apparent contour line features from multiple views is presented. Novel model equations for both single and particularly multiple views are derived, and based upon these, an iterative algorithm for least squares fitting the model to imaged cylinder contour line features is introduced. The good performance and fast convergence of the proposed algorithm is shown by solving exemplary fitting problems.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{HofmannScharfenberg, author = {Hofmann, Gerhard and Scharfenberg, Georg}, title = {Applicability of the ISO 26262 for functional safety for motorbikes}, series = {2014 International Conference on Applied Electronics, 9-10 Sept. 2014, Pilsen, Czech Republic}, booktitle = {2014 International Conference on Applied Electronics, 9-10 Sept. 2014, Pilsen, Czech Republic}, publisher = {IEEE}, doi = {10.1109/AE.2014.7011679}, pages = {107 -- 112}, abstract = {This article deals with the question to what extent the automotive standard for functional safety ISO 26262 is also applicable to motorbikes. It examines thereby, on the one hand where to find comparable criteria between cars and motorbikes from the standpoint of functional safety, and, on the other hand, where differences between the automobile and the motorbike must be considered. It shows the extent to which the safety-related automotive standard is applicable to motorbikes. Furthermore, the differences are determined, which must lead to the consequence of a new "state of the art" and to a new standard for motorbikes. On the example of a light function the new MSIL classification gets applied. In this article, the motorbike is viewed as a whole. For the most parts the standard is also valid for scooters.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{Schiek, author = {Schiek, Roland}, title = {Self-phase modulation in lithium niobate waveguides}, series = {2014 International Conference Laser Optics, title=Self-phase modulation in lithium niobate waveguides, 30 June-4 July 2014, St. Petersburg, Russia}, booktitle = {2014 International Conference Laser Optics, title=Self-phase modulation in lithium niobate waveguides, 30 June-4 July 2014, St. Petersburg, Russia}, publisher = {IEEE}, doi = {10.1109/LO.2014.6886403}, abstract = {Self-phase modulation in lithium niobate wave-guides with cascaded quadratic and cubic nonlinearities is characterized by comparison of amplitude and phase of input and output pulse envelopes and spectra. Cubic nonlinear susceptibility coefficients of lithium niobate were determined from the measured nonlinear phase shifts.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{HofmeisterKrebsSchickhuberetal., author = {Hofmeister, Justus and Krebs, Stefan and Schickhuber, Gerald and Scharfenberg, Georg}, title = {Design and development of a Pico Hydro turbine system for the use in developing countries}, series = {2015 5th International Youth Conference on Energy (IYCE), 27-30 May 2015, Pisa, Italy}, booktitle = {2015 5th International Youth Conference on Energy (IYCE), 27-30 May 2015, Pisa, Italy}, publisher = {IEEE}, doi = {10.1109/IYCE.2015.7180767}, pages = {1 -- 7}, abstract = {In Sub-Saharan Africa less than 10\% of the rural population has access to electricity [1]. Stand-alone power systems (SPS) can be a solution to the problem of the lack of electricity, which highlights challenges such as modules installation costs as well as the sufficient knowledge required for installing, maintaining and operating such systems. With this fact in mind, a 250 W Low Head turbine system was developed and optimized to have the advantage of the simplicity of installation and a construction from readily available materials. This design scores the electrical efficiency of 60\%, reduces manufacturing unit coast to 130 € and takes into account the necessity of providing a clear and simple manual describing the manufacturing and installation. A better version of the load controller, using a microcomputer is under current development. Mounting of the system have been simplified to reduce the amount of construction material required to provide uninterrupted 230 V at 50 Hz AC or optional 12 V DC power supply. Current efforts aim on transferring the required mechanical and electrical knowledge for building, programming, installing and maintaining such system to schools in targeted countries. This project doesn't only provide people in rural developing countries a gleam of hope to catch up with the developed countries, but also helps students to use their theoretical knowledge to realize practical applications.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{RoeselKoehler, author = {R{\"o}sel, Birgit and K{\"o}hler, Thomas}, title = {First results of a new digitalized concept for teaching control theory as minor subject at a university of applied science}, series = {2018 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON), 17-20 April 2018, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain}, booktitle = {2018 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON), 17-20 April 2018, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain}, publisher = {IEEE}, doi = {10.1109/EDUCON.2018.8363217}, pages = {118 -- 125}, abstract = {This paper presents a digitalized concept for teaching control theory as minor subject with an integrated approach for lectures, exercises and practical sessions and first results of the implementation at the department of electrical engineering at the OTH Regensburg. The concept uses activating methods like blended learning and possibilities of digitalization of teaching implementing Just in Time Teaching and Peer Instruction. The base of the new concept is the idea of constructive alignment. Furthermore this paper presents the feedback of the students along with an accompanying scientific research over several semesters. The data obtained from the presented module are compared with the data from other blended learning approaches in Germany.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{HaumerKral, author = {Haumer, Anton and Kral, Christian}, title = {Enhancements of Electric Machine Models: The EMachines Library}, series = {Proceedings of the 11th International Modelica Conference, Versailles, France, September 21-23, 2015}, volume = {118}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the 11th International Modelica Conference, Versailles, France, September 21-23, 2015}, publisher = {Link{\"o}ping University Electronic Press}, doi = {10.3384/ecp15118509}, pages = {509 -- 515}, abstract = {Transient models of multi phase electric machines are already implemented in the Modelica Standard Library (MSL). However, advanced effects like saturation and skin effect are not taken into account. As an extension to the MSL models, the new EMachines library is presented. This package will be released as a supplemental library to the commercial EDrives library. The particular focus of this paper is on the deep bar effect of induction machines. A comparison of simulation results demonstrates the influence of the skin effect on the operational behavior of the machines. At the end of this publication further developments of the EMachines library will be outlined.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SchmidtFuchsFuchs, author = {Schmidt, Hans-Peter and Fuchs, Andreas and Fuchs, Stefan}, title = {Simultaneous contact less charging of multiple electric vehicles: Contact less power and data transfer for multiple distributed loads}, series = {2014 4th International Electric Drives Production Conference ( 30 Sept.-1 Oct. 2014, Nuremberg, Germany}, booktitle = {2014 4th International Electric Drives Production Conference ( 30 Sept.-1 Oct. 2014, Nuremberg, Germany}, publisher = {IEEE}, doi = {10.1109/EDPC.2014.6984435}, pages = {1 -- 3}, abstract = {A design of a 3-phase inductive power and data transfer for multiple stationary loads is proposed. It focuses on stable load voltages while minimizing electromagnetic interference. Loads are contactless charging units of electric vehicles at car parks. Physical properties of the inductive couplers are modelled via 3-D FEM and lumped parameters are used for system studies. Design principles are verified at laboratory scale with a purpose built test stand.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{GrothmannPoelsterlGerling, author = {Grothmann, Benjamin and Poelsterl, Thomas and Gerling, Dieter}, title = {Online compensation of current sensor gain-faults for safety-relevant IPM-drives}, series = {2017 IEEE Transportation Electrification Conference and Expo (ITEC), 22-24 June 2017, Chicago, IL, USA}, booktitle = {2017 IEEE Transportation Electrification Conference and Expo (ITEC), 22-24 June 2017, Chicago, IL, USA}, publisher = {IEEE}, doi = {10.1109/ITEC.2017.7993355}, pages = {701 -- 706}, abstract = {Detection and compensation of current sensor gain-faults regardless of the operating-point is a crucial aspect for safety-relevant servo-drives. This paper presents and investigates a new direct phase-gain re-balancing methodology, especially suited for interior permanent magnet machine (IPM) drives mostly operating at low speed-ranges including standstill. The proposed model-based approach utilizes high-frequency signal-injection (HFI) to facilitate fast and persistent sensor monitoring for any operating state of the drive. No additional sensing hardware is required. Extraction of the HFI-phase-current response enables detection and immediate compensation of sensor gain-faults. Implementation aspects of the proposed concept are discussed thoroughly. Experimental results are presented to prove and investigate robustness, reliability and fault-tolerant performance.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{HacklHirschbergLexetal., author = {Hackl, Andreas and Hirschberg, Wolfgang and Lex, Cornelia and Rill, Georg}, title = {Parameterization Process of the Maxwell Model to Describe the Transient Force Behavior of a Tire}, series = {WCX 17: SAE World Congress Experience 2017}, booktitle = {WCX 17: SAE World Congress Experience 2017}, publisher = {SAE}, doi = {10.4271/2017-01-1505}, abstract = {The present technical article deals with the modeling of dynamic tire forces, which are relevant during interactions of safety relevant Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). Special attention has been paid on simple but effective tire modeling of semi-physical type. In previous investigations, experimental validation showed that the well-known first-order Kelvin-Voigt model, described by a spring and damper element, describes good suitability around fixed operation points, but is limited for a wide working range. When aiming to run vehicle dynamics models within a frequency band of excitation up to 8 Hz, these models deliver remarkable deviations from measured tire characteristics. To overcome this limitation, a nonlinear Maxwell spring-damper element was introduced which is qualified to model the dynamic hardening of the elastomer materials of the tire. However, the advantage of a more realistic description of the transient behavior leads to a more complex parametrization process. Therefore, in the proposed article attention is paid to describe the identification process including defined maneuvers to parameterize the tire model, where the accuracy of the parameter strongly depends on the quality of the available input data from measurement. In order to study this important aspect of parameterization, the reference data from simulation of the full physical tire model FTire is applied like a "virtual measurement" of specified testing maneuvers. The procedure of simulation by means of the enhanced first order dynamics model is implemented by the semi-physical tire model TMeasy. Finally, the improvements of the extended model are discussed and an outlook for future work is given.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{GrimmHaumer, author = {Grimm, Alexander and Haumer, Anton}, title = {EMOTH The EMobility Library of OTH Regensburg}, series = {Proceedings of the 12th International Modelica Conference, Prague, Czech Republic, May 15-17, 2017}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the 12th International Modelica Conference, Prague, Czech Republic, May 15-17, 2017}, publisher = {Link{\"o}ping University Electronic Press}, doi = {10.3384/ecp17132285}, pages = {285 -- 290}, abstract = {The importance of E-Mobility is rapidly increasing, not only for private vehicle traffic but also for public transport. In and around Regensburg, Germany there are a lot of automotive companies. Therefore E-Mobility is an important topic in the curriculum of several courses of study at the East-Bavarian Technical University of Applied Sciences Regensburg (OTH). One Master of Applied Research student at OTH has chosen the topic to develop an open-source simulation tool for electric vehicles - the EMOTH Library - based on Modelica and to refine several aspects of the library during the one and a half year of the master course. After one semester, the basic version of the library is available and will be presented in this paper.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{HacklHirschbergLexetal., author = {Hackl, Andreas and Hirschberg, W. and Lex, C. and Rill, Georg}, title = {Experimental validation of the Maxwell model for description of transient tyre forces}, series = {16. Internationales Stuttgarter Symposium, Automobil- und Motorentechnik}, booktitle = {16. Internationales Stuttgarter Symposium, Automobil- und Motorentechnik}, editor = {Bargende, Michael and Reuss, Hans-Christian and Wiedemann, Jochen}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Wiesbaden}, isbn = {978-3-658-13254-5}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-658-13255-2_29}, pages = {401 -- 418}, abstract = {Modelling and simulation of safety relevant Driver Assistance Systems (DAS) and Vehicle Dynamics Controllers (VDC) which act in standard and limit situations lead to increasing accuracy demands in the description of dynamic reactions of tyre contact forces, e.g. For that purpose, first-order approaches are widely applied in this field of vehicle dynamics and handling, which originate from Schlippe \& Dietrich, were modified by Pacejka and later on refined by Rill.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{MuehlbauerRablRottengruber, author = {M{\"u}hlbauer, Christian and Rabl, Hans-Peter and Rottengruber, Hermann}, title = {Akustische Analyse und Optimierung von mechatronischen Kraftstoffeinspritzsystemen}, series = {Tagungsband DAGA 2019 - 45. Jahrestagung f{\"u}r Akustik, 18.-21. M{\"a}rz 2019, Rostock}, booktitle = {Tagungsband DAGA 2019 - 45. Jahrestagung f{\"u}r Akustik, 18.-21. M{\"a}rz 2019, Rostock}, publisher = {Deutsche Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Akustik}, address = {Berlin}, isbn = {978-3-939296-14-0}, pages = {647 -- 650}, language = {de} } @misc{SchwanzerDietrichGadereretal., author = {Schwanzer, Peter and Dietrich, Markus and Gaderer, Matthias and Rabl, Hans-Peter}, title = {Detektion unterschiedlicher Medien in Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF) mit Hilfe eines Radio-Frequenz (RF-) Sensors}, series = {Bayerische Wissenschaftsforum - BayWISS 2020}, journal = {Bayerische Wissenschaftsforum - BayWISS 2020}, language = {de} } @book{AltmannGebhardEmbergeretal., author = {Altmann, Robert and Gebhard, J{\"u}rgen and Emberger, Peter and Thuneke, Klaus and Rabl, Hans-Peter and Remmele, Edgar}, title = {Z{\"u}nd- und Brennverhalten von Pflanzen{\"o}lkraftstoff und {\"U}bertragung auf einen Motor der Abgasstufe V}, volume = {69}, publisher = {Technologie- und F{\"o}rderzentrum im Kompetenzzentrum f{\"u}r Nachwachsende Rohstoffe}, address = {Straubing}, issn = {1614-1008}, pages = {188}, abstract = {Durch den Ersatz von Dieselkraftstoff durch Raps{\"o}lkraftstoff (R100) k{\"o}nnen Treibhausgasemissionen reduziert werden. F{\"u}r einen st{\"o}rungsfreien Betrieb eines Motors mit Raps{\"o}lkraftstoff sind jedoch Modifikationen an Motorkomponenten und Motorsteuerger{\"a}t notwendig, um eine effiziente Verbrennung im Motor zu erreichen. Ziel des Vorhabens ist die Erarbeitung von Grundlagen zur Auslegung der Motorsteuerung pflanzen{\"o}ltauglicher Offroad-Motoren mit moderner Abgasnachbehandlung mit anschließender entsprechender Abstimmung der Motorapplikation am Pr{\"u}fstand. Grundlegende Untersuchungen der physikalischen Prozessabl{\"a}ufe von R100 bei der Einspritzung werden an einem hydraulischen Druckanstiegsanalysator (HDA) und einer Hochdruck-Hochtemperatur-Kammer (HDHT-Kammer) durchgef{\"u}hrt. Unterschiede im Z{\"u}nd- und Brennverhalten werden in einer Konstantvolumenbrennkammer untersucht. Abschließend werden die Erkenntnisse am Motorenpr{\"u}fstand auf einen DEUTZ-Motor {\"u}bertragen, dessen Einspritzsystem auch bei den grundlegenden Untersuchungen verwendet wurde. Die Ergebnisse zeigen, dass das Einspritzverhalten von R100 eine h{\"o}here Sensitivit{\"a}t gegen{\"u}ber Kraftstofftemperaturvariationen aufweist als Dieselkraftstoff. Bei niedrigen raftstofftemperaturen sind mit R100 ein l{\"a}ngerer {\"O}ffnungsverzug und eine geringere Einspritzmenge festzustellen. Um diesen Einfluss bei der Einspritzstrategie zu kompensieren, ist die Kenntnis der Kraftstofftemperatur im Injektor notwendig. Eine weitere Herausforderung stellt die Gemischaufbereitung dar, hier f{\"u}hren unter anderem die h{\"o}here Viskosit{\"a}t und h{\"o}here Siedetemperaturen von R100 zu einem schm{\"a}leren Spritzwinkel und verz{\"o}gerter Verdampfung im Vergleich zum Dieselkraftstoff. Eine Erh{\"o}hung des Einspritzdrucks und h{\"o}here Temperaturen und Dr{\"u}cke in der Brennkammer verbessern die Gemischaufbereitung. Bei Bedingungen von mittlerer und hoher Last ist der Z{\"u}ndverzug von R100 k{\"u}rzer und das Verbrennungsverhalten {\"a}hnlich zum Dieselkraftstoff. Eine geringere W{\"a}rmefreisetzung von R100 wird durch den geringeren Heizwert verursacht. Unter Bedingungen von niedriger Last und Motorstart ist ein l{\"a}ngerer Z{\"u}ndverzug von R100 im Vergleich zum Dieselkraftstoff festzustellen. Eine Steigerung des Einspritzdrucks und h{\"o}here Brennkammerdr{\"u}cke und -temperaturen f{\"u}hren bei beiden Kraftstoffen zu k{\"u}rzeren Z{\"u}ndverz{\"u}gen, der Einfluss dieser Parameter ist jedoch f{\"u}r R100 st{\"a}rker als f{\"u}r Dieselkraftstoff. Voreinspritzungen f{\"u}hren bei beiden Kraftstoffen zu einer Verk{\"u}rzung des Z{\"u}ndverzugs der Haupteinspritzung und zu einer geringeren W{\"a}rmefreisetzungsrate. Am Motorpr{\"u}fstand ist bei gleicher Motorapplikation mit R100 eine geringere Leistung als mit Dieselkraftstoff festzustellen. Nach Angleichung der Motorleistung durch Anhebung der Einspritzmenge von R100 sind im Rohabgas Stickstoffoxid (NOX)- und Kohlenstoffmonoxidemissionen auf gleichem Niveau zu Dieselkraftstoff zu beobachten sowie geringere Partikelemissionen. Unter Verwendung eines DoE Vorgehens kann der Partikel-NOX - trade-off von R100 optimiert und Einstellparameter gefunden werden, in denen sowohl niedrigere NOX als auch niedrigere Partikelemissionen im Vergleich zum Dieselkraftstoff resultieren. Das installierte Abgasnachbehandlungssystem, bestehend aus einem Dieseloxidationskatalysator (DOC), Dieselpartikelfilter (DPF) und selektivem katalytischem Reduktionssystem (SCR), arbeitet f{\"u}r beide Kraftstoffe {\"a}hnlich und es scheint keine Anpassung der Dosierungsstrategie der w{\"a}ssrigen Harnstoffl{\"o}sung notwendig zu sein. Eine Regeneration des Partikelfilters mit R100 war nach Optimierung der Einstellparameter der Drosselklappe m{\"o}glich. Motorkaltstart und Leerlauf sind herausfordernde Betriebsphasen, die f{\"u}r R100 einer weiteren Optimierung bed{\"u}rfen. Eine Temperierung von R100 im Injektor auf 50-60 °C sowie eine Kompensation der Einspritzmenge in Abh{\"a}ngigkeit von der Kraftstofftemperatur sind m{\"o}gliche Verbesserungsmaßnahmen. Zudem kann durch einen fr{\"u}heren Einspritzbeginn von R100 das Verbrennungsverhalten angepasst werden. Die Motorpr{\"u}fstandsuntersuchungen best{\"a}tigen qualitativ die Erkenntnisse die mit dem hydraulischen Druckanstiegsanalysator (HDA), der Hochdruck-Hochtemperatur-Kammer (HDHT-Kammer) und der Konstantvolumenbrennkammer gewonnen wurden. Weitere Untersuchungen sind notwendig, um die Ergebnisse auf einen baugleichen, in einer mobilen Arbeitsmaschine eingebauten Motor zu transferieren, damit Informationen zur Dauerhaltbarkeit unter realen Bedingungen erhalten werden k{\"o}nnen. Weiterf{\"u}hrende Forschungsarbeiten sind im Bereich der Betriebsphasen des Motorkaltstarts und Leerlaufs mit Raps{\"o}lkraftstoff n{\"o}tig, um einen dauerhaft st{\"o}rungsfreien Betrieb in diesen Betriebsphasen zu erreichen. Die erzielten Erkenntnisse deuten darauf hin, dass hier noch viel Verbesserungspotenzial vorhanden ist.}, subject = {Biokraftstoff}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{SchneiderHotsLuftetal., author = {Schneider, Sebastian and Hots, Jan and Luft, Tommy and Rottengruber, Hermann and Verhey, Jesko L. and Rabl, Hans-Peter}, title = {Entwicklung einer empirischen Formel zur Bewertung der Tickerger{\"a}uschanteile von Motorger{\"a}uschen}, series = {DAGA 2019 - 45. Jahrestagung f{\"u}r Akustik, 8.-21. M{\"a}rz 2019, Rostock}, volume = {45}, booktitle = {DAGA 2019 - 45. Jahrestagung f{\"u}r Akustik, 8.-21. M{\"a}rz 2019, Rostock}, publisher = {Deutsche Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Akustik e.V.}, isbn = {978-3-939296-14-0}, pages = {643 -- 646}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{RiegerMuehlbauerWeberetal., author = {Rieger, Anna and M{\"u}hlbauer, Christian and Weber, Rainer and Rabl, Hans-Peter}, title = {Measures to Address the Dissonance Perception of Multiple Tonal Components in Sounds}, series = {DAGA 2019 - 45. Jahrestagung f{\"u}r Akustik, 18.-21. M{\"a}rz 2019, Rostock}, volume = {45}, booktitle = {DAGA 2019 - 45. Jahrestagung f{\"u}r Akustik, 18.-21. M{\"a}rz 2019, Rostock}, publisher = {Deutsche Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Akustik e.V.}, pages = {375 -- 378}, language = {en} } @misc{SchwanzerDietrichGadereretal., author = {Schwanzer, Peter and Dietrich, Markus and Gaderer, Matthias and Rabl, Hans-Peter}, title = {Monitoring von Partikelfiltern f{\"u}r den Einsatz in Fahrzeugen mit direkt- einspritzenden Ottomotoren mit einer Radio-Frequenz (RF-) Antenne}, series = {Kolloquium des Bayerischen Wissenschaftsforum}, journal = {Kolloquium des Bayerischen Wissenschaftsforum}, language = {de} } @misc{SchwanzerDietrichHaftetal., author = {Schwanzer, Peter and Dietrich, Markus and Haft, Gerhard and Gaderer, Matthias and Rabl, Hans-Peter}, title = {Oxidation Kinetics Determination of GDI Engine Soot by a Radio-Frequency Sensor}, series = {23rd Conference on Combustion Generated Nanoparticles 2019, June 17-20, Z{\"u}rich, Switzerland}, journal = {23rd Conference on Combustion Generated Nanoparticles 2019, June 17-20, Z{\"u}rich, Switzerland}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{Becke, author = {Becke, Mark}, title = {On Modeling and Least Squares Fitting of Cylinders from Single and Multiple Views Using Contour Line Features}, series = {Intelligent Robotics and Applications}, volume = {9246}, booktitle = {Intelligent Robotics and Applications}, editor = {Liu, Honghai and Kubota, Naoyuki and Zhu, Xiangyang and Dillmann, R{\"u}diger}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Cham}, isbn = {978-3-319-22872-3}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-319-22873-0_33}, pages = {372 -- 385}, abstract = {In this paper, a new method for a minimum-error pose estimation of cylinder axes based on apparent contour line features from multiple views is presented. Novel model equations for both single and particularly multiple views are derived, and based upon these, an algorithm for least squares fitting the model to imaged cylinder contour line features is introduced. The good performance of the proposed algorithm is shown by solving an exemplary fitting problem.}, language = {en} }