The introduction of mechatronic components for the powertrain, steering
and braking systems opens the way to automatic driving functions.
Together with internal and environmental sensors, various driver
assistance systems are going to be developed for improving driving
comfort and safety.
Automatic driving control functions suppose a well-designed vehicle
behavior. In order to develop and implement the software-based control
functions mathematical vehicle models for the stationary and dynamic
behavior are required.
The book first introduces basic theoretically derived models for the
tire traction and force transfer, the longitudinal, lateral, roll and
pitch dynamic behavior and related components, like suspensions,
steering systems and brakes.
These models have to be tailored to allow an identification of the many
unknown parameters during driving, also in dependence of different road
conditions, velocity and vehicle load. Based on these mathematical
models drive dynamic control systems are developed for semi-active and
active suspensions, hydraulic and electromechanical brakes including
ABS, traction and steering control. Then driver assistance systems like
adaptive cruise control (ACC), electronic stability control (ESC),
electronic course control and anti-collision control systems are
considered. The anti-collision systems are designed and tested for
emergency braking, emergency steering and avoiding of overtaking
accidents.
The book is dedicated to automotive engineers as well as to graduate
students of mechanical, electrical and mechatronic engineering and
computer science.
