Use of state observers in the optimal feedback control of automated transit vehicles

W. L. Garrard, A. L. Kornhauser

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Abstract

The theory of optimal control and the theory of observers is applied to the design of feedback systems for longitudinal control of vehicles in automated, high-capacity transit systems. The resulting controllers require only measurement of position and velocity errors and excellent dynamic response is achieved for mainline operation far merging and demerging from stations, for maneuvering at intersections, and for emergency stopping.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)220-227
Number of pages8
JournalJournal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement and Control, Transactions of the ASME
Volume95
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 1973
Externally publishedYes

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