Date of Award
5-2015
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Departmental Honors
Department
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Abstract
Multiple lateral control systems are analyzed for use in a vehicle platoon system. In order to ensure the safety of the vehicle platoon, the system must operate under three constraints: (1) accurate path following, (2) string stability, and (3) functionality in the presence of noise. Computer simulations are employed to analyze candidates according to the safety requirements. Actual vehicle kinematics and nonlinearities - limits on turn radius, velocity, and acceleration - are included in this analysis.
Successful control system candidates are implemented in a platoon of five differential-steer vehicles. The sensing and communication requirements of the control system are discussed. Experimental results are compared to the computer simulations. This analysis results in an implementation of a control system which functions according to the previously listed constraints.
Recommended Citation
Mitchell, Samuel A., "Lateral Control of a Vehicle Platoon" (2015). Undergraduate Honors Capstone Projects. 571.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/honors/571
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Faculty Mentor
Ryan Gerdes
Departmental Honors Advisor
Dean Adams
Co-Faculty Mentor
Donald Cripps