California Engineer

Spring/Summer 2009 Issue

California Engineer: Spring/Summer 2009 Issue featuring Modeling Vehicl Dynamics

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Featured Article

Modeling Vehicle Dynamics

Kelvin Than


In order to create successful control systems in vehicles to improve their fuel efficiency and cruise control capabilities, an effective vehicle model must be developed. This paper discusses a vehicle model that uses feedback control in conjunction with a longitudinal energy balance to calculate a velocity profile for input into the adaptive cruise control (ACC) system. Ultimately, with future road information and proper engine control, gasoline consumption can be reduced.



Editorials

Editor's Corner

Calvin Ardi

Living Impactful Lives

Willis Lin

Out into the Wide, Wide Unknown

Elaine Tu

Memoirs of a Graduating Senior

Thanos Rossopoulos

In his column, Thanos reflects on his college experiences. He discusses his favorite pasttimes over the past four years, one year at a time. His main message: enjoy your college experience in whatever way you deem appropriate, for you want to remember these youthful and happy experiences.