Vehicle dynamics control based on low cost GPS

The paper presents a method for using low cost GPS speed measurements to improve vehicle dynamics control. GPS can be used to calculate the sideslip angle of a vehicle directly. This measurement is combined with inertial sensor measurements to provide information for the motion control of the vehicle. This paper presents the technical principle of the vehicle dynamics control, the validation through test results and the evaluation of potential benefits of such an INS/GPS setup. As a result of the extended measuring capabilities a more effective vehicle dynamics control becomes possible. The results show an excellent performance that should be exploited in future automotive applications.