Abstract: In this paper a method is presented for estimating the effects of jerk limiting on the stability of the longitudinal dynamic response of automated transit vehicles.

Abstract: Modern control and estimation techniques are applied to the design of longitudinal controllers for automated transit vehicles. The sensitivity of dynamic response to changes in vehicle parameters ...

Abstract: The theory of optimal control and the theory of observers is applied to the design of feedback systems for longitudinal control of vehicles in automated, high-capacity transit systems. The ...

Abstract: This paper examines the effects of spacing policy and control system nonlinearities on the dynamic response of strings of automated transit vehicles operating under automatic velocity and spacing ...