This document discusses the history and concepts of active steering systems for vehicles. It describes how early systems from the 1970s and 1980s used proportional feedback of yaw rate to add a corrective steering angle for improved handling. Later systems in the 1980s-1990s introduced four-wheel steering with feedforward and feedback control. The author proposes a concept from 1990 onward that separates the driver's path following task from an automatic yaw stabilization system through integral feedback of yaw rate to front wheel steering. Experimental results on a test vehicle showed improved disturbance rejection. The document outlines the continued development of robust control algorithms and actuator technologies to enable implementation of an active steering system.
controlling the vibration of automobile suspension system using pid controllersiva kumar
This document presents a MATLAB/Simulink project that models and simulates an active automobile suspension system using a PID controller to reduce vibration and improve ride comfort. The author develops a quarter-car model to represent the vehicle dynamics, including sprung mass, suspension components, and disturbance from the road. A Simulink model is created and the PID controller is tuned to actively control the suspension system based on sensor feedback. Simulation results show the integrated system response is improved significantly with the PID controller compared to without it. The goal is to both enhance passenger comfort and increase vehicle stability by minimizing vibration effects on the suspension.
This document discusses modeling and simulation of a semi-active suspension system for automobiles using a PID controller in MATLAB Simulink. It presents a quarter car model of a semi-active suspension system and develops state space equations to model vehicle body displacement, acceleration, wheel deflection, and other variables. The system is simulated in Simulink using PID control. Results show the PID controller improves performance over a passive system by reducing peak overshoots and settling times under both step and random road inputs. The semi-active suspension provides better ride quality and vehicle handling than a conventional passive suspension.
PNEUMATIC VEHICLE ACTIVE SUSPENSION SYSTEM USING PID CONTROLLERTushar Tambe
The slide contains the simulation of pneumatic active suspension behavior on different road surface. These results shows the active suspension with controllers works effectively,if feedback loop is provided.
This document summarizes a research article that proposes two types of controllers for an active anti-roll bar system for passenger cars: a self-tuning fuzzy PI-PD controller and a PI-PD-type fuzzy controller. The performances of these controllers are evaluated in simulations and compared to a passive anti-roll bar and a conventional fuzzy PID controller. The PI-PD-type fuzzy controller is found to outperform the others by significantly improving the ride and handling of the simulated passenger car.
This document presents a mathematical model of a vehicle suspension that was developed as a midterm project. It includes:
1) A quarter-car model to simulate the bounce of one wheel over a pothole or bump.
2) A full-car model combining 4 quarter-car models to simulate the bounce of each tire.
3) An extension of the full-car model to simulate pitching of the vehicle body when encountering road variations.
4) Consideration of rolling of the vehicle body when taking turns. Non-linear springs are proposed to improve the model.
Linear Control Technique for Anti-Lock Braking SystemIJERA Editor
Antilock braking systems are used in modern cars to prevent the wheels from locking after brakes are applied. The dynamics of the controller needed for antilock braking system depends on various factors. The vehicle model often is in nonlinear form. Controller needs to provide a controlled torque necessary to maintain optimum value of the wheel slip ratio. The slip ratio is represented in terms of vehicle speed and wheel rotation.
In present work first of all system dynamic equations are explained and a slip ratio is expressed in terms of system variables namely vehicle linear velocity and angular velocity of the wheel. By applying a bias braking force system, response is obtained using Simulink models. Using the linear control strategies like PI-type the effectiveness of maintaining desired slip ratio is tested. It is always observed that a steady state error of 10% occurring in all the control system models.
Modelling simulation and control of an active suspension systemIAEME Publication
The document discusses modeling, simulation, and control of an active suspension system in MATLAB/Simulink. An active suspension system provides both comfort and control during driving maneuvers through the use of linear electromagnetic motors (LEMs), sensors, and a power amplifier. The performance of the active suspension system is determined through computer simulation in MATLAB/Simulink. A proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controller is used to control and improve the system performance. The simulation shows the effectiveness of this control approach and that the active suspension system provides better performance than a conventional passive suspension system.
Simulation of an Active Suspension Using PID ControlSuzana Avila
The document simulates an active vehicle suspension using PID control. It builds a quarter car model and analyzes the controllability and observability. Numerical simulations show the active suspension with PID controller improves performance over the passive suspension by reducing displacement peaks and settling times for step, harmonic, and noise road profiles. The active suspension improves comfort but has higher manufacturing costs than passive suspensions.
controlling the vibration of automobile suspension system using pid controllersiva kumar
This document presents a MATLAB/Simulink project that models and simulates an active automobile suspension system using a PID controller to reduce vibration and improve ride comfort. The author develops a quarter-car model to represent the vehicle dynamics, including sprung mass, suspension components, and disturbance from the road. A Simulink model is created and the PID controller is tuned to actively control the suspension system based on sensor feedback. Simulation results show the integrated system response is improved significantly with the PID controller compared to without it. The goal is to both enhance passenger comfort and increase vehicle stability by minimizing vibration effects on the suspension.
This document discusses modeling and simulation of a semi-active suspension system for automobiles using a PID controller in MATLAB Simulink. It presents a quarter car model of a semi-active suspension system and develops state space equations to model vehicle body displacement, acceleration, wheel deflection, and other variables. The system is simulated in Simulink using PID control. Results show the PID controller improves performance over a passive system by reducing peak overshoots and settling times under both step and random road inputs. The semi-active suspension provides better ride quality and vehicle handling than a conventional passive suspension.
PNEUMATIC VEHICLE ACTIVE SUSPENSION SYSTEM USING PID CONTROLLERTushar Tambe
The slide contains the simulation of pneumatic active suspension behavior on different road surface. These results shows the active suspension with controllers works effectively,if feedback loop is provided.
This document summarizes a research article that proposes two types of controllers for an active anti-roll bar system for passenger cars: a self-tuning fuzzy PI-PD controller and a PI-PD-type fuzzy controller. The performances of these controllers are evaluated in simulations and compared to a passive anti-roll bar and a conventional fuzzy PID controller. The PI-PD-type fuzzy controller is found to outperform the others by significantly improving the ride and handling of the simulated passenger car.
This document presents a mathematical model of a vehicle suspension that was developed as a midterm project. It includes:
1) A quarter-car model to simulate the bounce of one wheel over a pothole or bump.
2) A full-car model combining 4 quarter-car models to simulate the bounce of each tire.
3) An extension of the full-car model to simulate pitching of the vehicle body when encountering road variations.
4) Consideration of rolling of the vehicle body when taking turns. Non-linear springs are proposed to improve the model.
Linear Control Technique for Anti-Lock Braking SystemIJERA Editor
Antilock braking systems are used in modern cars to prevent the wheels from locking after brakes are applied. The dynamics of the controller needed for antilock braking system depends on various factors. The vehicle model often is in nonlinear form. Controller needs to provide a controlled torque necessary to maintain optimum value of the wheel slip ratio. The slip ratio is represented in terms of vehicle speed and wheel rotation.
In present work first of all system dynamic equations are explained and a slip ratio is expressed in terms of system variables namely vehicle linear velocity and angular velocity of the wheel. By applying a bias braking force system, response is obtained using Simulink models. Using the linear control strategies like PI-type the effectiveness of maintaining desired slip ratio is tested. It is always observed that a steady state error of 10% occurring in all the control system models.
Modelling simulation and control of an active suspension systemIAEME Publication
The document discusses modeling, simulation, and control of an active suspension system in MATLAB/Simulink. An active suspension system provides both comfort and control during driving maneuvers through the use of linear electromagnetic motors (LEMs), sensors, and a power amplifier. The performance of the active suspension system is determined through computer simulation in MATLAB/Simulink. A proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controller is used to control and improve the system performance. The simulation shows the effectiveness of this control approach and that the active suspension system provides better performance than a conventional passive suspension system.
Simulation of an Active Suspension Using PID ControlSuzana Avila
The document simulates an active vehicle suspension using PID control. It builds a quarter car model and analyzes the controllability and observability. Numerical simulations show the active suspension with PID controller improves performance over the passive suspension by reducing displacement peaks and settling times for step, harmonic, and noise road profiles. The active suspension improves comfort but has higher manufacturing costs than passive suspensions.
Active suspension system
An active suspension is a type of automotive suspension on a vehicle. It uses an onboard system to control the vertical movement of the vehicle's wheels relative to the chassis or vehicle body rather than the passive suspension provided by large springs where the movement is determined entirely by the road surface. So-called active suspensions are divided into two classes: real active suspensions, and adaptive or semi-active suspensions. While adaptive suspensions only very shock absorber firmness to match changing road or dynamic conditions, active suspensions use some type of actuator to raise and lower the chassis independently at each wheel.
The active suspension system with hydraulic actuator for half car model analy...eSAT Publishing House
This document describes the design and simulation of an active suspension system with a hydraulic actuator for a half car model. A PID controller is designed and tuned using three different methods - heuristic tuning, Ziegler-Nichols tuning, and iterative learning algorithm tuning. The half car model and hydraulic actuator are modeled and simulated in MATLAB Simulink. Simulation results show that the PID controller tuned with the iterative learning algorithm provides the best ride quality performance compared to the other tuning methods or a passive suspension, reducing the body displacement under various road disturbances.
Stopping distance is the distance required to bring a vehicle to a complete stop from the moment the brakes are applied. It is the sum of the reaction distance traveled during the driver's reaction time and the braking distance. Reaction time can range from 0.3 to 1.7 seconds depending on the driver and conditions. The worst case stopping sight distance accounts for poor driving skills, low braking efficiency, and wet pavement with a perception-reaction time of 2.5 seconds. Braking performance depends on factors like vehicle weight, speed, grade, rolling resistance, aerodynamic drag, and drive line drag. Drum brakes provide better braking torque than disc brakes but are less consistent in performance.
Stability Control System for a Two-WheelerIOSRJEEE
A two-wheeler is statically unstable but as the speed increases vehicle achieves stability. At low speed, the vehicle loses its stability. In order to achieve stability, the driver has to balance the vehicle. While negotiating a curve, a vehicle has to lean to a certain angle, if this angle exceeds the certain value, the vehicle tends to skid. In this paper the stability control system is incorporated, so that a vehicle will maintain stability even at low speeds. The stability of a two-wheeler depends on weight distribution, tyre dynamics, speed and steering angle. In this paper, only two parameters are considered, one is steering effect and another one is speed. For developing a simplified model, the speed of the vehicle is kept as constant, using which the effect of steering angle is analysed and accordingly a controller is incorporated for providing stability.
Mathematical Modeling and Simulation of Two Degree of Freedom Quarter Car Modelijsrd.com
The proposed study is to develop an active suspension system to increase the comfort for the passenger by reducing the body acceleration. The dynamic quarter car suspension system is considered for mathematical modelling and simulation is carried using MATLAB SIMULINK. The present suspension system is controlled by Proportional- Integral -Derivative controller. The system performance is analysed using the single speed bump road surface and the effectiveness is evaluated with active and passive controlled systems.
Quarter model of passive suspension system with simscapeabuamo
The document summarizes key aspects of vehicle suspension systems. It defines a suspension system as using springs and shock absorbers to connect wheels/axles to the vehicle chassis. Suspension systems serve to carry weight, maximize tire traction, provide stability and handling, and ensure passenger comfort by smoothing bumps. Springs absorb shock from bumps by converting it to potential energy, while shock absorbers dissipate shock without causing undue vehicle oscillation. Passive suspensions use traditional springs and dampers, while active suspensions constantly sense the road and adjust components like shock stiffness electronically. Simscape software can be used to model and simulate multi-domain physical systems like vehicle suspensions.
1) A novel gearshift system is introduced comprising a 2 degree-of-freedom electromagnetic actuator to simplify structure, increase efficiency, and improve shift quality of automated manual transmissions.
2) The gearshift process is divided into non-synchronization and synchronization phases, with different control algorithms designed for each. Extended state observer based inverse system method is used for non-synchronization, while active disturbance rejection controller is used for synchronization.
3) Comparative simulations and experiments demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed control method in achieving good gearshift performance for the novel system. The control strategy provides a new solution for automated manual transmission applications.
This paper present a speed hybrid fuzzy-sliding mode control (HFSMC) of a permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) to ensure the traction of an electric vehicle; at the first we applied the sliding mode control (SMC) with three surfaces on the PMSM by taking into account the dynamics of the vehicle; And afterwards we applied the fuzzy-sliding mode in which the surface of the speed is replaced by a Fuzzy-PI controller; Simulation under Matlab/Simulink has been carried out to evaluate the efficiency and robustness of the proposed control on a system drive. It should be noted that the reference speed is the European urban driving schedule ECE-15 cycle.
Modelling simulation and control of an active suspension systemIAEME Publication
This document discusses the modeling, simulation, and control of an active suspension system in MATLAB/Simulink. It begins by describing conventional passive and semi-active suspension systems, noting their tradeoffs between comfort and control. It then introduces active suspension systems, which can adjust their dynamics in real-time to provide both comfort and control. The document outlines modeling an active suspension system using a quarter car test setup and sensors to measure displacement, acceleration, and velocity. It describes using a linear electromagnetic motor actuated by a power amplifier and controlled via a PID controller to counteract road forces and keep the vehicle stable. The performance of the active suspension is simulated in MATLAB/Simulink and compared to a passive system.
This document discusses the design, analysis, and feasibility testing of a center-mounted suspension system. It begins with an introduction to conventional suspension systems and their limitations. The proposed center-mounted system aims to improve vehicle balance in all terrains by directly attaching the suspension to the vehicle's central chassis. The document then reviews different suspension system types and analyzes the proposed system's working principles and mathematical calculations. Finally, stress analysis using ANSYS software demonstrates the advantages of the center-mounted design in absorbing shocks during turns and on bumpy roads. In conclusion, the proposed system maintains vehicle balance better than conventional designs through its unique center-attached configuration.
The Sun RAM 3000 Chassis Dynamometer is available in 260 kW or 360 kW configurations for vehicle testing. It uses an eddy current brake and mobile PC platform to control comprehensive test programs. Tests include maximum power, constant speed, power curve, tachometer accuracy, and load simulation. Measurements of speed, temperature, RPM and other values are displayed. The dynamometer provides a controlled environment to evaluate vehicle performance and fuel efficiency.
This document discusses factors that affect the cycle time of robotic cells using track motion systems. It describes how the layout, robot motions, track motion profile, distance between operations, payload weight, servo motor torque, and gearbox ratio can all impact the cycle time. It recommends minimizing distances, reducing unnecessary motions, optimizing speed and acceleration settings, and performing multiple operations in parallel to reduce cycle times.
This paper presents the modeling and simulation of
a magnetorheological damper based semiactive suspension using
variable structure controllers. Passive suspension systems tend to
limit the trade-off between passenger comfort and road handling.
But Semiactive suspensions can reduce this trade-off margin and
dynamically respond to the damping requirements. Active
suspensions provide the best response since they can add damping
force in any direction, but are prone to higher power consumption.
Semiactive suspensions just change the damping coefficient by
simply applying a control voltage as and when required. The
performance of three controllers- sigma 1, sigma 2 and sigma 3,
are measured and analyzed using nine parameters using peak,
root mean square and normalized approaches. The road
excitations considered are a single road hump and random road
disturbance. The control system is applied to a 2-degree of
freedom quarter car model of a passenger car. A modified BoucWen
model of MR damper is used to cater to the system responses
at near zero velocities. The performance of these controllers is
superior to the uncontrolled case, which is similar to passive
suspension system. Sigma 3 controller is superior to the
uncontrolled system by 63% while sigma 1 and sigma 2 are
superior by 53% when it comes to peak suspension deflection for
a random road disturbance. Both sigma 2 and sigma 3 controllers
are better in terms of performance. The validation of the
semiactive suspension leads to selection of sigma 2 controller over
sigma 3 controller because of its simplicity in implementation in
real-time systems.
MODELING AND DESIGN OF CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM WITH FEEDFORWARD FOR ALL TERRIAN...csandit
This paper presents PID controller with feed-forward control. The cruise control system is one
of the most enduringly popular and important models for control system engineering. The
system is widely used because it is very simple to understand and yet the control techniques
cover many important classical and modern design methods. In this paper, the mathematical
modeling for PID with feed-forward controller is proposed for nonlinear model with
disturbance effect. Feed-forward controller is proposed in this study in order to eliminate the
gravitational and wind disturbance effect. Simulation will be carried out . Finally, a C++
program written and feed to the microcontroller type AMR on our robot
IRJET- Vibration and Suspension Deflection Controlling of Half Car Model usin...IRJET Journal
This document summarizes a study on controlling vibration and suspension deflection of a half car model using ANSYS and MATLAB. A half car model with independent front and rear passive suspensions is implemented in MATLAB Simulink to simulate the reaction forces from the front and rear wheels. Vibration analysis is performed with and without a tune mass damper. The objectives are to analyze the ride characteristics, natural frequency, and harmonic response of the half car model, and reduce vibration using tune mass dampers. Simulation results show that vehicle displacement and pitch decrease with increasing vehicle speed. Natural frequency is identified as 1.955 Hz and vibration is reduced by 11% with the addition of tune mass dampers.
Its the technological advancement in the field of one of the automobile accessories i.e. Head Light. By this system we can rotate the headlights of automobile vehicle on curved roads so that driver can easily see the curved road..:)
Automotive Systems course (Module 00) - automotive systems overviewMário Alves
The document outlines the main systems of automobiles. It begins with an overview and outline of the systems. It then provides more detailed descriptions of 11 key systems: body and chassis, engine, fuel system, exhaust system, lubrication system, cooling system, drivetrain, steering system, braking system, suspension system, and wheels and tires. It also briefly outlines 15 additional supporting and auxiliary systems. The document aims to provide information on the objectives, components and functions of major automobile systems.
Power steering seminar report pdf downloadkiran555555
This document is a seminar report on power steering systems. It provides an introduction to power steering, discussing its history from early implementations in the late 19th century to widespread adoption in modern vehicles. It describes the need for power steering to improve safety at low speeds or with high vehicle loads. The report outlines the basic components and layout of power steering systems, including hydraulic pumps, steering gears, and rotary valves. It then examines different types of power steering systems like hydraulic, electric, and electro-hydraulic. The document concludes by noting the advantages of power steering for improving vehicle maneuverability and driver comfort.
Our presentation attributes complete info regarding the three types of Drive by wire system i.e. Brake by wire, Electronic throttle control and Steer by wire system. Let’s find out how these 3 system works and what are the feasibilities & loopholes of Drive by wire system?
This document discusses drive by wire technology. It begins with an introduction and overview of the history and working principle. It then describes the different systems within drive by wire, including steer by wire, throttle by wire, and brake by wire. Each system replaces the traditional mechanical control systems with electronic sensors and actuators controlled by an engine control module. The advantages are more design flexibility, weight reduction, improved safety and performance, and potential for advanced driver assistance features. The document concludes by discussing future applications and trends toward more customizable control interfaces using drive by wire technology.
Automotive Systems course (Module 10) - Active and Passive Safety Systems for...Mário Alves
This presentation browses the most relevant safety systems for road vehicles. It is organized according to the traditional classification of safety systems: active safety and passive safety. Active safety systems help preventing accidents, so they they control the dynamics of the vehicle. Passive safety systems help mitigating the consequences of accidents, thus they protect occupants and pedestrians upon a crash.
Active suspension system
An active suspension is a type of automotive suspension on a vehicle. It uses an onboard system to control the vertical movement of the vehicle's wheels relative to the chassis or vehicle body rather than the passive suspension provided by large springs where the movement is determined entirely by the road surface. So-called active suspensions are divided into two classes: real active suspensions, and adaptive or semi-active suspensions. While adaptive suspensions only very shock absorber firmness to match changing road or dynamic conditions, active suspensions use some type of actuator to raise and lower the chassis independently at each wheel.
The active suspension system with hydraulic actuator for half car model analy...eSAT Publishing House
This document describes the design and simulation of an active suspension system with a hydraulic actuator for a half car model. A PID controller is designed and tuned using three different methods - heuristic tuning, Ziegler-Nichols tuning, and iterative learning algorithm tuning. The half car model and hydraulic actuator are modeled and simulated in MATLAB Simulink. Simulation results show that the PID controller tuned with the iterative learning algorithm provides the best ride quality performance compared to the other tuning methods or a passive suspension, reducing the body displacement under various road disturbances.
Stopping distance is the distance required to bring a vehicle to a complete stop from the moment the brakes are applied. It is the sum of the reaction distance traveled during the driver's reaction time and the braking distance. Reaction time can range from 0.3 to 1.7 seconds depending on the driver and conditions. The worst case stopping sight distance accounts for poor driving skills, low braking efficiency, and wet pavement with a perception-reaction time of 2.5 seconds. Braking performance depends on factors like vehicle weight, speed, grade, rolling resistance, aerodynamic drag, and drive line drag. Drum brakes provide better braking torque than disc brakes but are less consistent in performance.
Stability Control System for a Two-WheelerIOSRJEEE
A two-wheeler is statically unstable but as the speed increases vehicle achieves stability. At low speed, the vehicle loses its stability. In order to achieve stability, the driver has to balance the vehicle. While negotiating a curve, a vehicle has to lean to a certain angle, if this angle exceeds the certain value, the vehicle tends to skid. In this paper the stability control system is incorporated, so that a vehicle will maintain stability even at low speeds. The stability of a two-wheeler depends on weight distribution, tyre dynamics, speed and steering angle. In this paper, only two parameters are considered, one is steering effect and another one is speed. For developing a simplified model, the speed of the vehicle is kept as constant, using which the effect of steering angle is analysed and accordingly a controller is incorporated for providing stability.
Mathematical Modeling and Simulation of Two Degree of Freedom Quarter Car Modelijsrd.com
The proposed study is to develop an active suspension system to increase the comfort for the passenger by reducing the body acceleration. The dynamic quarter car suspension system is considered for mathematical modelling and simulation is carried using MATLAB SIMULINK. The present suspension system is controlled by Proportional- Integral -Derivative controller. The system performance is analysed using the single speed bump road surface and the effectiveness is evaluated with active and passive controlled systems.
Quarter model of passive suspension system with simscapeabuamo
The document summarizes key aspects of vehicle suspension systems. It defines a suspension system as using springs and shock absorbers to connect wheels/axles to the vehicle chassis. Suspension systems serve to carry weight, maximize tire traction, provide stability and handling, and ensure passenger comfort by smoothing bumps. Springs absorb shock from bumps by converting it to potential energy, while shock absorbers dissipate shock without causing undue vehicle oscillation. Passive suspensions use traditional springs and dampers, while active suspensions constantly sense the road and adjust components like shock stiffness electronically. Simscape software can be used to model and simulate multi-domain physical systems like vehicle suspensions.
1) A novel gearshift system is introduced comprising a 2 degree-of-freedom electromagnetic actuator to simplify structure, increase efficiency, and improve shift quality of automated manual transmissions.
2) The gearshift process is divided into non-synchronization and synchronization phases, with different control algorithms designed for each. Extended state observer based inverse system method is used for non-synchronization, while active disturbance rejection controller is used for synchronization.
3) Comparative simulations and experiments demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed control method in achieving good gearshift performance for the novel system. The control strategy provides a new solution for automated manual transmission applications.
This paper present a speed hybrid fuzzy-sliding mode control (HFSMC) of a permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) to ensure the traction of an electric vehicle; at the first we applied the sliding mode control (SMC) with three surfaces on the PMSM by taking into account the dynamics of the vehicle; And afterwards we applied the fuzzy-sliding mode in which the surface of the speed is replaced by a Fuzzy-PI controller; Simulation under Matlab/Simulink has been carried out to evaluate the efficiency and robustness of the proposed control on a system drive. It should be noted that the reference speed is the European urban driving schedule ECE-15 cycle.
Modelling simulation and control of an active suspension systemIAEME Publication
This document discusses the modeling, simulation, and control of an active suspension system in MATLAB/Simulink. It begins by describing conventional passive and semi-active suspension systems, noting their tradeoffs between comfort and control. It then introduces active suspension systems, which can adjust their dynamics in real-time to provide both comfort and control. The document outlines modeling an active suspension system using a quarter car test setup and sensors to measure displacement, acceleration, and velocity. It describes using a linear electromagnetic motor actuated by a power amplifier and controlled via a PID controller to counteract road forces and keep the vehicle stable. The performance of the active suspension is simulated in MATLAB/Simulink and compared to a passive system.
This document discusses the design, analysis, and feasibility testing of a center-mounted suspension system. It begins with an introduction to conventional suspension systems and their limitations. The proposed center-mounted system aims to improve vehicle balance in all terrains by directly attaching the suspension to the vehicle's central chassis. The document then reviews different suspension system types and analyzes the proposed system's working principles and mathematical calculations. Finally, stress analysis using ANSYS software demonstrates the advantages of the center-mounted design in absorbing shocks during turns and on bumpy roads. In conclusion, the proposed system maintains vehicle balance better than conventional designs through its unique center-attached configuration.
The Sun RAM 3000 Chassis Dynamometer is available in 260 kW or 360 kW configurations for vehicle testing. It uses an eddy current brake and mobile PC platform to control comprehensive test programs. Tests include maximum power, constant speed, power curve, tachometer accuracy, and load simulation. Measurements of speed, temperature, RPM and other values are displayed. The dynamometer provides a controlled environment to evaluate vehicle performance and fuel efficiency.
This document discusses factors that affect the cycle time of robotic cells using track motion systems. It describes how the layout, robot motions, track motion profile, distance between operations, payload weight, servo motor torque, and gearbox ratio can all impact the cycle time. It recommends minimizing distances, reducing unnecessary motions, optimizing speed and acceleration settings, and performing multiple operations in parallel to reduce cycle times.
This paper presents the modeling and simulation of
a magnetorheological damper based semiactive suspension using
variable structure controllers. Passive suspension systems tend to
limit the trade-off between passenger comfort and road handling.
But Semiactive suspensions can reduce this trade-off margin and
dynamically respond to the damping requirements. Active
suspensions provide the best response since they can add damping
force in any direction, but are prone to higher power consumption.
Semiactive suspensions just change the damping coefficient by
simply applying a control voltage as and when required. The
performance of three controllers- sigma 1, sigma 2 and sigma 3,
are measured and analyzed using nine parameters using peak,
root mean square and normalized approaches. The road
excitations considered are a single road hump and random road
disturbance. The control system is applied to a 2-degree of
freedom quarter car model of a passenger car. A modified BoucWen
model of MR damper is used to cater to the system responses
at near zero velocities. The performance of these controllers is
superior to the uncontrolled case, which is similar to passive
suspension system. Sigma 3 controller is superior to the
uncontrolled system by 63% while sigma 1 and sigma 2 are
superior by 53% when it comes to peak suspension deflection for
a random road disturbance. Both sigma 2 and sigma 3 controllers
are better in terms of performance. The validation of the
semiactive suspension leads to selection of sigma 2 controller over
sigma 3 controller because of its simplicity in implementation in
real-time systems.
MODELING AND DESIGN OF CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM WITH FEEDFORWARD FOR ALL TERRIAN...csandit
This paper presents PID controller with feed-forward control. The cruise control system is one
of the most enduringly popular and important models for control system engineering. The
system is widely used because it is very simple to understand and yet the control techniques
cover many important classical and modern design methods. In this paper, the mathematical
modeling for PID with feed-forward controller is proposed for nonlinear model with
disturbance effect. Feed-forward controller is proposed in this study in order to eliminate the
gravitational and wind disturbance effect. Simulation will be carried out . Finally, a C++
program written and feed to the microcontroller type AMR on our robot
IRJET- Vibration and Suspension Deflection Controlling of Half Car Model usin...IRJET Journal
This document summarizes a study on controlling vibration and suspension deflection of a half car model using ANSYS and MATLAB. A half car model with independent front and rear passive suspensions is implemented in MATLAB Simulink to simulate the reaction forces from the front and rear wheels. Vibration analysis is performed with and without a tune mass damper. The objectives are to analyze the ride characteristics, natural frequency, and harmonic response of the half car model, and reduce vibration using tune mass dampers. Simulation results show that vehicle displacement and pitch decrease with increasing vehicle speed. Natural frequency is identified as 1.955 Hz and vibration is reduced by 11% with the addition of tune mass dampers.
Its the technological advancement in the field of one of the automobile accessories i.e. Head Light. By this system we can rotate the headlights of automobile vehicle on curved roads so that driver can easily see the curved road..:)
Automotive Systems course (Module 00) - automotive systems overviewMário Alves
The document outlines the main systems of automobiles. It begins with an overview and outline of the systems. It then provides more detailed descriptions of 11 key systems: body and chassis, engine, fuel system, exhaust system, lubrication system, cooling system, drivetrain, steering system, braking system, suspension system, and wheels and tires. It also briefly outlines 15 additional supporting and auxiliary systems. The document aims to provide information on the objectives, components and functions of major automobile systems.
Power steering seminar report pdf downloadkiran555555
This document is a seminar report on power steering systems. It provides an introduction to power steering, discussing its history from early implementations in the late 19th century to widespread adoption in modern vehicles. It describes the need for power steering to improve safety at low speeds or with high vehicle loads. The report outlines the basic components and layout of power steering systems, including hydraulic pumps, steering gears, and rotary valves. It then examines different types of power steering systems like hydraulic, electric, and electro-hydraulic. The document concludes by noting the advantages of power steering for improving vehicle maneuverability and driver comfort.
Our presentation attributes complete info regarding the three types of Drive by wire system i.e. Brake by wire, Electronic throttle control and Steer by wire system. Let’s find out how these 3 system works and what are the feasibilities & loopholes of Drive by wire system?
This document discusses drive by wire technology. It begins with an introduction and overview of the history and working principle. It then describes the different systems within drive by wire, including steer by wire, throttle by wire, and brake by wire. Each system replaces the traditional mechanical control systems with electronic sensors and actuators controlled by an engine control module. The advantages are more design flexibility, weight reduction, improved safety and performance, and potential for advanced driver assistance features. The document concludes by discussing future applications and trends toward more customizable control interfaces using drive by wire technology.
Automotive Systems course (Module 10) - Active and Passive Safety Systems for...Mário Alves
This presentation browses the most relevant safety systems for road vehicles. It is organized according to the traditional classification of safety systems: active safety and passive safety. Active safety systems help preventing accidents, so they they control the dynamics of the vehicle. Passive safety systems help mitigating the consequences of accidents, thus they protect occupants and pedestrians upon a crash.
Automotive Systems course (Module 09) - Ignition Systems for Internal Combus...Mário Alves
This presentation is dedicated to ignition systems for Internal Combustion Engines (ICE). The Ignition System is paramount for every car, motorcycle, truck or bus that runs an ICE based on gasoline, alcohol or Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). It controls the timings when the spark plugs are fired, therefore igniting the air-fuel mixture in the combustion chamber. The Ignition System is one of the major players in what concerns the performance of the engine in terms of output power, pollutant emissions and fuel consumption.
The document discusses advances in electric power steering mechanisms. It provides an overview of electric power steering systems, describing the main components and five modes of operation. It also discusses control strategies for electric power steering that use effort level control based on torque sensing and assistance level control based on vehicle speed. Some benefits of electric power steering over hydraulic power steering systems are also summarized, such as reduced complexity, weight, and fuel consumption.
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1. Active Steering for Better Safety,
Handling and Comfort
Jurgen Ackermann
DLR, German Aerospace Center
Institute of Robotics and System Dynamics
Oberpfa enhofen, D-82234 Wessling, Germany
Email: Juergen.Ackermann@dlr.de
Abstract
The human driver is very good at controlling vehicle
dynamics, if the decisions can wait for a second. If,
however, the dynamics are very fast, like in the begin-
ning of skidding or rollover, then an automatic driver
support system reacts faster and more precisely and re-
liably than the driver with his reaction time and over-
reaction. Such a control system should not be turned
on only after a safety critical situation has been de-
tected, which also takes some time. The control system
should be in continuous operation for immediate reac-
tion to a disturbance, then it also provides improved
comfort under continuous disturbances, e.g. from a
trailer or gusty wind.
The presented concept is based on feedback of the
measured yaw rate to an actuator that mechanically
adds a small corrective steering angle to the steering
angle commanded by the driver. The control algo-
rithm is derived from the idea that the driver com-
mands a lateral acceleration to a point mass in order
to keep it on the planned path. This motion implies
a reference yaw rate. Deviations of the measured yaw
rate from the reference yaw rate are fed back to con-
trol the corrective steering angle. A special feature of
the presented control law is its robustness with respect
to unknown lateral tire forces, and uncertain velocity
and mass. The result is a robust separation of the
lane keeping task of the driver from the yaw stabiliza-
tion task of the automatic control system. These two
separated subsystems can be further improved indepen-
dently by conventional control designs.
The safety improvements have been demonstrated
by -split braking and sidewind tests with a steer-by-
wire car.
1 Historic background
Active steering systems for automobiles have been
studied for a long time now. 30 years ago, Kassel-
mann and Keranen 1] designed an active control sys-
tem that measures the yaw rate by a gyro and uses
proportional feedback to generate an additive steer-
ing input for the front wheels, see Fig.4. Test re-
sults indicated "that the system greatly reduces the
lateral motion of a vehicle subjected to wind gusts or
rutted-road driving. It also reduces driver-steering in-
puts in number and magnitude, not only under these
special conditions but also in normal expressway driv-
ing." Regarding the use of only proportional feedback
the following simulation experience is reported: "The
use of dynamic compensation was evaluated and was
ultimately rejected as adding needless complexity to
a satisfactorily performing circuit." The proportional
gain was scheduled by the velocity such that it in-
creases up to a velocity of 30 miles per hour. For the
position of the actuator for the additive steering angle
the following design decisions were made: " The loca-
tion integral with the power-steering gear was rejected
because it violated the concept of making adaptive
steering available as add-on accessory. The steering-
column location was attractive because it permitted
the use of a low-powered actuator, it was ultimately
rejected, however, because of the di culty of retain-
ing limited-authority operation and also because of
the poor dynamic characteristicsof the power-steering
gear. The linkage location was accepted because good
actuator dynamic response could be achieved without
upsetting the driver. The poor dynamic characteris-
tics and mechanical advantage of the power-steering
gear also served to isolate the driver from actuator re-
action forces." A hydraulic actuator for translational
shift in the steering linkage was chosen to generate the
additive steering angle, which is limited to 3 degrees
2. of front-wheel movement. This early Bendix study
never made it to a product. Some of the above ideas
are, however, stillrelevantfor future activefront-wheel
steering systems.
In the early 80's studies on automatic track following
for busses were initiated in Germany, a good example
was published by Darenberg 2]. The author 3] con-
tributed a robust steering control law, where robust-
ness refers to variations of operating conditions (road
and tire contact, mass and velocity of the vehicle). In
4] it was shown that the robustness and tracking ac-
curacy can be drastically improved by additional feed-
back of the yaw rate to the steering actuator.
During the 80's and early 90's four-wheel steering be-
came a hot topic, see for example the survey by Fu-
rukawa et al. 5]. Typically the front wheel steering
was unchanged and an hydraulic or electric actuator
for additional rear-wheel steering was used. Initially
only feedforward controllaws (some with gain schedul-
ing) have been employed; later also feedback from ve-
hicle dynamics sensors was included in order to reduce
the e ect of disturbance torques and parameter uncer-
tainty, an example is the work by Hirano and Fukatani
at Toyota 6].
In 1990 the author 7], 8] proposed a concept for feed-
back of the yaw rate to active front and rear wheel
steering. The rst design goal is a clear separation
of the track following task of the driver from the au-
tomatic yaw stabilization that balances disturbance
torques around a vertical axis. This goal is achieved
in a robust way, i.e. independent of the operating con-
ditions. The robust decoupling e ect is obtained by
integral feedback of the yaw rate to front-wheel steer-
ing. The undesired side e ect of reduced yaw damp-
ing at high velocity was removed by yaw rate feedback
to rear-wheel steering. Both the front-wheel and the
rear-wheel control may be improved independently of
each other by conventional control engineering meth-
ods. For example accelerometer feedback to the front
axle can speed up the steering response, while velocity
scheduled yaw rate feedback to rear-wheel steering al-
lows a speci cation on the desired velocity dependence
of yaw damping 9].
The main obstacle for an implementation was the cost
of the hardware. Meanwhile the cost of the yaw rate
sensors has come down because they are also used in
individual wheel braking systems like ESP. The cost
of rear-wheel steering can be avoided by alternative
ways of improving yaw damping via front-wheel steer-
ing. What remains is the actuator for mechanical ad-
dition of the feedback-controlled front wheel steering
angle. A planetary gear for insertion into the steering
column is o ered by Bosch 10]. The problems asso-
ciated with this actuator location have already been
discussed in the Bendix paper. Constructive propos-
als for a translational shift in the steering linkage have
been made by Fleck 11] for a hydraulic actuator and
by the author and colleagues 12] for an electric ac-
tuator. The latter actuator employs a spindle drive
with extremely low friction, which was developed at
DLR for robotic applications. A sketch of a possible
implementation is shown in Fig.1.
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available in the PostScript
version of the paper.
Figure 1: Translational shift of the steering gear by a
DLR spindle.
The disturbance rejection properties of the robust
steer control have been experimentally veri ed on a
BMW test car equipped with steer-by-wire 13]. In
the meantime several improvements of the robust con-
trol algorithm have been made, that will be reported
in the present paper. An important conceptual im-
provement is the use of a "fading integrator" instead
of the ideal integrator. Thereby the driver support
system has its full e ect immediately after the occur-
rence of a disturbance torque, thereafter the control
of longer lasting disturbances is softly transferred to
the driver, such that the steady-state behavior of the
car is unchanged by the control system.
2 Separation of Path Following and
Yaw Stabilization
Steering a car involves two tasks, a primary task
of path following and a secondary task of yaw sta-
bilization under yaw disturbance torques. For path
following the driver keeps the car { considered as a
3. single point mass mP { on top of his planned path, in
other words: he applies a lateral acceleration ayP to
the mass mP in order to reorient the velocity vector
~v such that it remains tangential to his planned path,
see Fig.2. The second task results from the fact, that
the real car is not a point mass; it may be described
as a body with moment of inertia J, in Fig.2 repre-
sented by a second rigidly connected mass mR. The
yaw rate r of the car is not only excited by ayP in a
way that the driver is used to, but also by disturbance
torques MzD resulting for example from crosswind or
from a at tire or from braking on ice, where we have
asymmetric friction coe cients at the left and right
tires.
The driver has to compensate this disturbance
torque by counteracting at the steering wheel in or-
der to provide disturbance attenuation. This is the
more di cult task for the driver because the distur-
bance input MzD comes as a surprise to him; that
means it takes him about a second of reaction time to
recognize the situation and to decide what to do, and
then he may even overreact and make things worse.
We want to leave the task of path-following with
the driver, the second task of disturbance attenua-
tion will be assigned to an automatic control system.
First of all, we have to decouple the secondary yaw
dynamics such that they do not in uence the primary
path-following dynamics. The automatic control sys-
tem for the yaw rate r should not interfere with the
path-following task of the driver.
What we want to achieve in system theoretic terms
is to make r unobservable from the lateral accelera-
tion ayP. This decoupling is unilateral; there will be,
of course, an in uence of ayP on r, otherwisethe driver
could not command the car to enter a curve. But the
drivercommandsa desired yaw rate only indirectlyvia
ayP, he should be concerned directly only with ayP.
Decoupling has been known since decades, but the
classic results apply to nominal plant parameters and
a given output. The problemis, however, that we want
to achieve robust decoupling. It should in particular
be robust with respect to the road surface condition
and car velocity.
Road surface conditions can change very rapidly,
for example in springtime when most of the snow has
melted but there are some remaining ice patches on
the otherwise dry road. There is no time for identi -
cation of the frictioncoe cient and for adaptationof
the controller,thus the controllerhas to be robust with
respect to . The velocity is not changing so quickly,
also a velocity signal is available from the ABS brakes
or a speedometer and can be used for scheduling the
Figure 2: Path following and yaw stabilization.
Figure 3: Unknown rear and front axle lateral forces
act on the car body with mass m and moment of in-
ertia J.
feedback controller.
The car is modelled as a rigid body with mass m
and moment of inertia J with respect to a vertical
axis through the center of gravity CG, see Fig.3. The
chassis coordinate system x;y is rotated by the yaw
angle with respect to an inertially xed coordinate
system x0;y0. The yaw rate is r = _, it is measured
by a yaw rate sensor. The yaw rate will be used as
one of the state variables in the state vector x.
The most important uncertainties in modelling the
motion of the vehicle are the lateral forces FyR at the
rear axle and FyF at the front axle. Both of them
depend on the state x of the car. The front lateral
force also depends on the front wheel steering angle
F. There are tire models in the automotive literature
that give the lateral forces. However, they describe
the forces in terms of other quantities which we do not
know as well, for example the road friction coe cient
. Therefore, we consider the forces FyR and FyF
directly as the unknown quantities.
Now remember that we want to remove the in u-
ence of r on the lateral acceleration. If we choose, for
example, the lateral accelerationat the CG as the out-
put to be decoupled, then we haveno chance to achieve
this goal in view of the unknown forces FyR(x) and
FyF(x; F). The rst key idea is to choose a position
4. at a distance `P in front of the CG such that the lat-
eral acceleration ayP at this point does not depend on
FyR(x). Thus, unlike in conventional decoupling, we
also have to choose the output position where robust
unilateral decoupling is possible. It is a calculation of
a few lines 14] to nd the position
`P = J
m`R
(1)
At this point the lateral acceleration due to tire
forces is
ayP = `
m`R
FyF(x; F) (2)
where ` = `R + `F is the wheelbase, see Fig.3.
The second key idea is to compensate the in uence
of r (which is part of x) by F in the argument of
FyF(x; F). If this argument is independent of r, then
also the unknown force FyF and therefore ayP is inde-
pendent of r.
The plant input is the front wheel steering angle F.
In the active steering system of Fig.4 it is composed
of a conventional steering angle S commanded by the
driver and an additive steering angle C generated by
the feedback controller, such that
F = S + C (3)
For robust unilateral decoupling C must compen-
sate the in uence of r on FyF. Both C and r enter
into FyF via the tire slip angle F which is illustrated
in Fig.5. (Note that the two front wheels are com-
bined into one wheel in the center of the axle. This is
known as the single-track model.)
Figure 4: The steering angle F = S+ C is composed
of the command S from the driver and the feedback
controlled additional angle C.
Figure 5: Angles and forces at the front wheel of a
single-track model.
The longitudinal tire force F`F is commanded by
brake and throttle and does not depend on r. The
side force FsF is a function of the tire slip angle F
between the tire direction and the local velocity vector
~vF.
Here we make the simplifying assumption that the
steering angle F is small and therefore approximately
FyF( F) = FsF( F), and equation (2) becomes
ayP( F) = `
m`R
FsF( F) (4)
Thus the yaw rate r does not in uence ayP if and only
if r does not in uence F. We want to make the yaw
rate unobservable from the front tire slip angle.
Another angle of interest here is the chassis slip
angle F at the front axle, see Fig.5. It may be used
as another state variable such that we have the state
vector
x =
2
4
vx
F
r
3
5 (5)
where vx = j~vFjcos F is the velocity component in
x-direction, which can be measured by the rear tire
ABS sensors. The state equations of the single-track
model then have the form
_x = f(x; F) (6)
and we are interested in the output
F = F ? F = S + C ? F (7)
We cannot measure F at reasonable cost, otherwise
C = F would be a feasable decoupling control law.
From the di erential equation (6), however, we know
_F. The third key idea is to use a backstepping ap-
proach and to do the compensation at the input of an
integrator with input _C. The details of the deriva-
tions are given in 14]. The Laplace form of a simpli-
ed controller is
C(s) = (1
s + `P ?`F
vx
) P(s;vx) S(s) ?r(s)] (8)
5. A block diagram of the overall steering system is
shown in Fig.6.
Figure 6: Block diagram of Robust Steer Control.
The steering gear ratio is i. The forward veloc-
ity vx is used for scheduling the proportional part of
the controller (`P ?`F)=vx and the pre lter P(s;vx).
The proportional part (or the entire feedback path) is
turned on softly when a velocity vxmin is reached such
that division by zero is avoided.
It is shown in 14] that the di erential equation for the
front tire slip angle becomes
_F = ? FsF( F) `
m`Rvx
+ rref + `P ?`F
vx
_rref + _S (9)
where
rref(s) = P(s;vx) S(s)
Thus F depends only on the external input S from
the steering wheel, but not on r, the yaw rate r has
become unobservable from the front tire slip angle F
and therefore also from the lateral acceleration ayP.
Thus, we have achieved robust unilateral decoupling.
Figure 7: The yaw rate r is unobservable from the
lateral acceleration ayP.
The e ect of the decoupling controller is illustrated
by the signal ow diagram of Fig.7. The driver is
t0 T
ayP
ayP0
ayPst
conventional
decoupled
Figure 8: Open- and closed-loop responses to a steer-
ing wheel step.
only concerned with the rst order subsystem lateral
dynamics". Through this system he commands the
lateral acceleration ayP. In the conventional car the
input-output relationship from S to ayP is of second
order. Fig.8 shows a comparison of linearized ayP-
responses to a steering wheel step input. The con-
ventional vehicle has an oscillatory second order re-
sponse that depends heavily on the uncertain param-
eters. The decoupled vehicle also has relative degree
zero and the same immediate reaction of the lateral
acceleration to a steering wheel step. Then follows
an exponential, rst order transient with small depen-
dency of the time constant T on uncertain parameters.
The identical immediate reaction ayP0 is guaranteed
by the direct throughput from S to F. The identical
steady-state value ayPst was tuned here by the pre-
lter P, see Fig.6. This point will be discussed later.
The unilateral decoupling property is robust with re-
spect to the road surface, unknown nonlinear tire
characteristics, driving speed vx (assumed constant or
slowlyvarying) and vehicle mass provided the position
`P = J=m`R is unchanged (or tuned after each start
of the car).
3 Nonlinear Simulations and Road
Tests on Disturbance Attenuation
The disturbance attenuation property of the decou-
pling control concept is a consequence of the fact that
yaw disturbance torques MzD directly enter only into
_r. The integrated e ect of MzD on r is removed from
ayP by making r unobservable from ayP. In this sec-
tion the disturbance attenuation e ect is shown quan-
titatively by nonlinear simulations and road tests.
In the stroboscopic view seen in Fig.9 we compare
6. conventional
decoupled
0m 38:4m
v0=40km/h
0m 82:9m
v0=60km/h
0m 95:3m
v0=64.5km/h
Figure 9: -split-braking at various initial velocities
( left = 0:8; right = 0:1)
the conventional uncontrolled vehicle and the vehi-
cle with decoupling controller. The maneuver is -
split braking with friction coe cients = 0:8 at the
left tires and = 0:1 at the right tires. The driver
pushes the brake and keeps the steeringwheel straight,
S 0. The asymmetry of braking forces causes a dis-
turbance torque which rotates the car. At an initial
velocity of 40 km/h the conventional car moves to the
left, the controlled car is initially also rotated to the
left but is then rotated back to the initial yaw angle.
There remains a small parallel displacement that is
easily correctable by the driver. At an initial velocity
of 60 km/h we get more of the same, the conventional
car has a larger deviation now. In the third simula-
tion for 64.65 km/h we see an interesting nonlinear ef-
fect that results from tire force saturation. We do not
get more of the same, the behavior of the car changes
drastically and that is a bad surprise for the driver. In
contrast, the controlledcar keeps a good safety margin
from tire saturation.
The disturbance attenuation e ects have also been
experimentally veri ed. Fig.10 shows experimental
results that we have obtained on the BMW test track
near Munich 13]. Here the -split braking test is per-
formed on a lane with di erent friction coe cients.
The track is divided, in the left side of the picture
there are water- ooded tiles with a friction coe cient
= 0:1, on the right side of the picture there is wet
Figure 10: -split-braking at v = 80km=h for conven-
tional car (left) and for robustly decoupled car (right)
asphalt with a friction coe cient = 0:8. The driver
brakes and keeps the steering wheel straight as indi-
cated by the white arrow at the steering wheel. From
the video tape we have taken four snapshots each at
1 second intervals. The conventional car on the left
series starts rotating in the second shot. Here the
driver could notice that braking is irregular, but un-
der normal driving conditions it would probably take
the driver about one second of reaction time to decide
what to do. After this second he is already on the as-
phalt with all four wheels in this test, so he does not
really have a chance to correct the skidding motion.
The right series shows our decoupled car. Initially
the same happens as in the conventional car. In the
second picture the car has a yaw rate that is mea-
sured by a rate sensor and fed back into the active
steering system. During the next crucial second the
7. car is brought back to its initialyaw angle. There only
remains a small lateral displacement that is easily cor-
rectable by the driver a few seconds later.
Similar results have been obtained with crosswind ex-
periments see Fig.11. These experiments show the
signi cant safety advantage of the decoupling control
system.
4 Handling improvement
We also did some hard handling maneuvers with
the test car and they were not satisfactory. One of the
reasons was the insu cient bandwidth of the steering
servo motor and its rate limitations, but there are also
control theoretic reasons that will be discussed in this
section together with empirical improvements of the
control law. Of course, we want to preserve the nice
safety features under all modi cations.
It was shown in 9] that the robust unilateraldecou-
pling controlsystem of Fig.6 reduces the yaw damping
at high velocities. For cars with additional rear-wheel
steering this is no problem, because any desired de-
pendency of the yaw damping on the velocity can be
obtained by feedback of the yaw rate to rear wheel
steering. The resulting additional forces at the rear
axle have no in uence on the lateral acceleration ayP
at the decoupling point, see Fig.3.
For cars without rear-wheel steering the yaw damping
may be improvedvia activefront-wheel steering. This,
however, requires some compromise with the ideal ro-
bust decoupling concept.
A promising approach is the replacement of the in-
tegral controller action (transfer function 1/s) by a
"fading integrator" with transfer function
Gfi(s) = s
s2 + 2Dfiwfis + w2
fi
(10)
The fading integrator has the same initial step re-
sponse as the integrator, but the response later fades
out to zero, see Fig.12.
Empirically the parameters wfi = 1rad=s;Dfi =
1:5 were chosen for Fig.12. The decoupling and dis-
turbance rejection properties of the ideal integrator
are approximateley preserved for the rst 0.5 seconds,
during which the driver cannot react anyway to unex-
pected disturbances.
The fading action is applied also to the proportional
feedback path. The fading controller transfer function
Figure 11: Crosswind acting on conventional car (left)
and on robustly decoupled car (right).
now becomes
Gfc(s) =
(1 + `P ?`F
vx
s)s
s2 + 2Dfiwfis+ wfi
(11)
The s-Term in the numerator guarantees, that the
controller output C goes to zero in the response to
a steering step ( S) or disturbance step MzD. The
advantages of the controller (11) compared with the
controller of Fig.6 are
i) The steady-state steering angle, e.g. in corner-
ing or continuous crosswind is only determined
by the direct throughput from S to F, i.e. it is
identical to the steady-state steering angle of the
conventional car.
ii) The danger of actuator saturation is much re-
duced.
8. 0.5 2 4 6
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
t [s]
Integrator
Fading integrator
Figure 12: Step responses of 1=s and Gfi(s) (fading
integrator with wfi = 1rad=s;Dfi = 1:5).
iii) Stabilityis determined by the long term behavior,
and this is identical to that of the conventional
car.
The response of the controlled car to a disturbance
step MzD is now such that the driver wins time. It
su ces for disturbance torque compensation that the
driver reacts about a second later and the e ect of
MzD comes more softly. The immediate reaction to
the disturbance is, however, close to the immediate
reaction as seen in the experiments, Figs.10 and 11.
The response of the controlled car to a steering step
input is such that both the immediate response and
the steady-state response are as in the conventional
car. The transients in between can be in uenced by
the pre lter P(s;vx). A favorable choice is
P(s;vx) = KP(vx)
1 + 0:1s (12)
where
KP(vx) = vx
` 1+ (vx=vCH)2] (13)
with the nominal characteristic velocity vCH of the
vehicle. The gain in chosen with the same velocity de-
pendence as in the conventional car. The delay yields
the same relative degree 1 in the transfer functions
from S to both r and rref, see Fig.6. Thereby the
step response in rref ? r starts with a ramp rather
than a step. The pre lter (9),(13) results in a soft
excitation of the yaw oscillation and thereby further
reduces the e ect of weak damping at high velocities.
Further it reduces the requirements on the steering ac-
tuator for generating C and adding it mechanicallyto
S. A more detailled analysis of the fading controller
and the pre lter is given in 15].
An analysis of the linearized system in terms of step
responses and Bode plots for the inputs S and MzD
and the outputs r and ayP can be found in 16].
An alternative approach for providing better yaw
damping at high velocity is discussed in 14]. Beyond
a critical velocity a gain scheduled additional feedback
path is activated that preserves the factorization that
was illustrated in Fig.7. Only the damping of the yaw
subsystem is increased, while the lateral dynamics re-
main unchanged.
5 Conclusions
In conclusion, we have developed the concept of
robust unilateral decoupling of car steering dynamics.
Its e ect is that the driver has to care much less about
disturbance attenuation. The important quick reac-
tion to disturbance torques is done by the automatic
feedback system. The yaw dynamics do no longer in-
terfere with the path following task of the driver. The
safety advantages have been demonstrated in experi-
ments with a test vehicle. By empirical improvements
we have then modi ed the controller such that it pre-
serves the robust decoupling advantages for the rst
0.5 seconds after a disturbance and then returns the
steering authority gradually back to the driver.
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