On the predictive rollover detection in wheeled vehicles

This paper is aimed at proposing a predictive rollover detection strategy for wheeled vehicles. The strategy makes use of a nonlinear description of the vehicle that includes translational and rotational dynamics, as well as suspension dynamic effects. A hybrid control strategy to avoid rollover is also proposed based on the vehicle model, a predictive time horizon and a predictive estimation of the steering. A feature of the proposed strategy is its simplicity. Numerical simulations allow us to show the performance of the estimation as well as of the proposed control strategy.