Application of time-variant predictive control to modelling driver steering skill

The paper addresses the need for improved mathematical models of human steering control. A multiple-model structure for a driver's internal model of a nonlinear vehicle is proposed. The multiple-model structure potentially offers a straightforward way to represent a range of driver expertise. The internal model is combined with a model predictive steering controller. The controller generates a steering command through the minimisation of a cost function involving vehicle path error. A study of the controller performance during an aggressive, nonlinear steering manoeuvre is provided. Analysis of the controller performance reveals a reduction in the closed-loop controller bandwidth with increasing tyre saturation and fixed controller gains. A parameter study demonstrates that increasing the multiple-model density, increasing the weights on the path error, and increasing the controller knowledge range all improved the path following accuracy of the controller.     

A nonlinear virtual rider for motorcycles

This work presents a virtual rider for the guidance of a nonlinear motorcycle model. The target motion is defined in terms of roll angle and speed. The virtual rider inputs are the steering torque, the rear-wheel driving/braking torque and front-wheel braking torque. The virtual rider capability is assessed by guiding the nonlinear motorcycle model in demanding manoeuvres with roll angles of 50° and longitudinal accelerations up to 0.8 g. Considerations on the effective preview distance used by the virtual rider are included.     

Development of advanced driver assistance systems with vehicle hardware-in-the-loop simulations

This paper presents a new method for the design and validation of advanced driver assistance systems (ADASs). With vehicle hardware-in-the-loop (VEHIL) simulations, the development process, and more specifically the validation phase, of intelligent vehicles is carried out safer, cheaper, and is more manageable. In the VEHIL laboratory, a full-scale ADAS-equipped vehicle is set up in a hardware-in-the-loop simulation environment, where a chassis dynamometer is used to emulate the road interaction and robot vehicles to represent other traffic. In this controlled environment, the performance and dependability of an ADAS is tested to great accuracy and reliability. The working principle and the added value of VEHIL are demonstrated with test results of an adaptive cruise control and a forward collision warning system. On the basis of the ‘V’ diagram, the position of VEHIL in the development process of ADASs is illustrated.     

数字式司机控制器

针对目前现有的司机控制器存在的问题,文章阐述了数字式司机控制器的结构原理、性能特点及其应用情况.     

基于公交数据的公交乘客上客特征分析

城市公共交通是城市交通的重要组成部分,具有缓解交通拥堵、降低能源消耗、改善生态环境等优势,一直是政府大力支持与提倡优先的出行方式。基于公交的运营数据,提取了每次刷卡数据的上客站点数据,进一步分析出公交网络层面站点上客特征,最后,结合居住人口、工作人口分布,分析出公交乘客上客与空间人口分布的关联性。     

无接触智能IC卡在收费系统中的应用

探讨将智能 IC卡、射频识别技术、计算机技术三者相结合 ,应用于城市交通或高等级公路的不停车收费系统模型 ,以适应不断增长的交通运营管理的需求。     

ISG hybrid powertrain: a rule-based driver model incorporating look-ahead information

According to European regulations, if the amount of regenerative braking is determined by the travel of the brake pedal, more stringent standards must be applied, otherwise it may adversely affect the existing vehicle safety system. The use of engine or vehicle speed to derive regenerative braking is one way to avoid strict design standards, but this introduces discontinuity in powertrain torque when the driver releases the acceleration pedal or applies the brake pedal. This is shown to cause oscillations in the pedal input and powertrain torque when a conventional driver model is adopted. Look-ahead information, together with other predicted vehicle states, are adopted to control the vehicle speed, in particular, during deceleration, and to improve the driver model so that oscillations can be avoided. The improved driver model makes analysis and validation of the control strategy for an integrated starter generator (ISG) hybrid powertrain possible.     

科技引领生态景观大道建设 创新打造未来城市名片

介绍了天津市滨海新区天津大道"绿色、生态、景观、环保、节能、和谐"的设计主题。从该工程的规划、设计,路基处理,路面材料,边沟设置,景观设计等方面阐述了工程的创新思想,并介绍了该工程绿色生态型城市快速路集成技术、城市快速路生态化设计技术集成、天津滨海新区城市快速路软土地基处理等科研课题的内容。     

高速公路交通标志设置要素研究

基于驾驶员驾驶时动态的生理、心理特征,从人机工程学理论的角度,对高速公路交通标志设置的位置、板面尺寸、信息容量等要素进行了理论分析研究,可为更合理地设置交通标志提供参考。