Title :
Feasibility analysis of steering control as a driver-assistance function in collision situations
Author :
Chan, Ching-Yao ; Tan, Han-Shue
Author_Institution :
California PATH, California Univ., Berkeley, CA, USA
fDate :
3/1/2001 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This paper addresses the feasibility of post-impact maneuvers that aim to mitigate accident sequences. In particular, the discussions emphasize the possibility of applying steering control to stabilize the trajectories of vehicles involved in a collision. The problem of interest is defined with descriptions of accident scenarios, limitations of applicability, and performance requirements. A model of vehicle dynamics is constructed to facilitate the design of steering controllers. Various collision scenarios are simulated to demonstrate the effectiveness of a generic feedback controller. The analysis provided herein shows steering control is promising as a driver-assistance function in emergency situations
Keywords :
accidents; dynamics; feedback; position control; road vehicles; collision; driver-assistance; feedback; post-impact maneuvers; road vehicles; steering control; vehicle dynamics; Adaptive control; Automated highways; Automatic control; Collision mitigation; Control systems; Intelligent transportation systems; Road accidents; Road safety; Road transportation; Vehicles;
Journal_Title :
Intelligent Transportation Systems, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/6979.911080