Title :
A closed-form solution for the optimal error regulation of a string of moving vehicles
Author :
Melzer, S.M. ; Kuo, B.C.
Author_Institution :
Litton Systems, Culver City, CA, USA
fDate :
2/1/1971 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A closed-form solution to the Riccati equation for the optimal error regulation of a string of moving vehicles is found. The use of lead and follow vehicles to prevent drifting of the string is included in the solution.
Keywords :
Differential Riccati equations; Optimal regulators; Riccati equations, differential; Road-traffic control; Closed-form solution; Differential equations; Drag; Force control; Matrix converters; Performance analysis; Riccati equations; Symmetric matrices; Variable structure systems; Vehicle dynamics;
Journal_Title :
Automatic Control, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TAC.1971.1099657
