Design of optimal feedback systems for longitudinal control of automated transit vehicles

W. L. Garrard; A. L. Kornhauser

doi:10.1016/0041-1647(73)90009-9

Design of optimal feedback systems for longitudinal control of automated transit vehicles

W. L. Garrard, A. L. Kornhauser

Operations Research & Financial Engineering

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Optimization theory is applied to the design of feedback control systems for high-capacity automated transit systems. The resulting controllers are shown to keep headway and velocity errors small without causing passenger discomfort. Excellent dynamic response is achieved during normal mainline operation, merging and demerging, maneuvering and emergency stopping. Useful design charts are presented and the effects of the dynamics of the propulsion system are considered. It is concluded that optimization theory is a useful tool in the design of longitudinal control systems for automated transit systems.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	125-144
Number of pages	20
Journal	Transportation Research
Volume	7
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0041-1647(73)90009-9
State	Published - Jun 1973

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