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A method for detecting a bank angle experienced by a motor vehicle (10) is disclosed. Three estimates of the vehicle bank angle, .gamma..sub.a, .gamma..omega. and .gamma..sub..nu. are determined from separate data and are then used to determine an estimate of the bank angle BIAS. The bank angle BIAS

A method for detecting a bank angle experienced by a motor vehicle (10) is disclosed. Three estimates of the vehicle bank angle, .gamma..sub.a, .gamma..omega. and .gamma..sub..nu. are determined from separate data and are then used to determine an estimate of the bank angle BIAS. The bank angle BIAS is then combined with one of the three bank angle estimates to determine a final bank angle estimate, .gamma..sub.final, to be used to modify the vehicle's yaw control calculations in accordance therewith.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method of detecting a bank angle for use in a yaw control system for a motor vehicle, said method comprising the steps of:providing a first signal corresponding to a lateral acceleration of the vehicle;calculating a first bank angle estimate dependent on said first sign

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method of detecting a bank angle for use in a yaw control system for a motor vehicle, said method comprising the steps of:providing a first signal corresponding to a lateral acceleration of the vehicle;calculating a first bank angle estimate dependent on said first signal;providing a second signal corresponding to a yaw rate of the vehicle;calculating a second bank angle estimate dependent on said second signal;calculating a third bank angle estimate dependent on both said first and second signals;calculating a bank angle bias estimate based on said first, second and third bank angle estimates; andcalculating a final bank angle estimate as a function of said third bank angle estimate and said bank angle bias.