Abstract: This paper presents a discrete-time adaptive sliding control method for SISO nonlinear systems with a bounded disturbance or unmodeled dynamics. Control and adaptation laws considering input ...

Abstract: An important aspect of an Automated Highway System is automatic vehicle following. Automatic Vehicle follower systems must address the problem of string stability, i.e., the problem of spacing ...

Abstract: The use of actively controlled pneumatic actuators in parallel with conventional passive suspensions to improve vehicle dynamics was investigated. For application on the secondary lateral suspension ...

Abstract: A dynamic model of an automotive powertrain system is developed by the use of eight states and two time-delays in the continuous-time domain, with careful attention given to the dynamics and ...

Abstract: A nonlinear, “sliding mode” fuel-injection controller is designed based on a physically motivated, mathematical engine model. The designed controller can achieve a commanded air-to-fuel ratio with ...

Abstract: There is considerable interest in coordinated automotive engine/transmission control to smooth shifts, and for traction control of front wheel vehicles. This paper outlines a nonlinear dynamic ...

Abstract: Current closed-loop automotive shift control algorithms could greatly benefit if a measurement of the drive axle shaft torque was available. Direct measurements using strain gauges are too expensive ...

Abstract: This paper examines the performance enhancement of a statically unstable aircraft subject to the input and state constraints. Under control saturation, i/o linearizability is destroyed and the ...

Abstract: An adaptive, sliding control algorithm is developed for automated throttle control of an I.C. engine to be used in drive-by-wire applications such as coordinated engine/transmission gear shiftings, ...

Abstract: Flying in formation improves aerodynamic efficiency and, consequently, leads to an energy savings. One strategy for formation control is to follow the preceding vehicle. Many researchers have ...