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Showing 1 to 20 of 59 for “"Cruise Control"”.
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Programmed cruise control
Thesis: M.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Aeronautical Engineering, 1954
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Adaptive Cruise Control and Driver Modeling
… One of those new features is Adaptive Cruise Control DACCE, which extends the conventional cruise control system to control of relative speed and distance to other vehicles. In order to design an ACC controller it is suitable to have a model of driver behavior. The approach in the …
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Intelligent Cruise Control System Impact Analysis
Intelligent cruise control (ICC) has the potential to impact both roadway throughput and safety by assisting drivers in maintaining safe headways. This thesis explores this potential through comparisons of ICC to conventional cruise control (CCC) and manual driving. Accordingly, descriptions are …
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Eco-cooperative adaptive cruise control at multiple signalized intersections
… levels significantly. Eco-cooperative adaptive cruise control (Eco-CACC) systems can improve vehicle energy efficiency using connected vehicle (CV) technology. In this thesis, an Eco-CACC system is proposed to compute a fuel-optimized vehicle trajectory while traversing multiple signalized …
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A computationally efficient stereo vision algorithm for adaptive cruise control
Thesis (M.S.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, 1997.
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Platoon modal operations under vehicle autonomous adaptive cruise control model
… presents a theoretical development of adaptive cruise control models and platoon operation logic for Automated Highway Systems in the Advanced Vehicle Control Systems (AVeS). Three control modes, constant speed, emergency and vehicle-following, are defined based on the minimum safe stopping …
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A low-cost hybrid vision system for intelligent cruise control applications
… computerized and varying degrees of intelligent control has been integrated into automotive systems. A natural extension of this trend is full intelligent and autonomous control of vehicle by onboard computer systems. This thesis presents the design, development, and construction of a low-cost, …
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Eco-Cooperative Adaptive Cruise Control at Signalized Intersections Considering Vehicle Queues
… than that on freeways. Eco-Cooperative Adaptive Cruise Control (Eco-CACC) systems can improve vehicle fuel efficiency by receiving Signal Phasing and Timing (SPaT) data form downstream signalized intersections via vehicle-to-infrastructure communication. The algorithm that was developed in an …
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Microscopic Modeling of Human and Automated Driving: Towards Traffic-Adaptive Cruise Control
… in which a novel concept of a traffic-adaptive control strategy for ACC systems is presented. The impact of such systems on the traffic dynamics can solely be investigated and assessed by traffic simulations. The focus is on future adaptive cruise control (ACC) systems and their potential …
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Exploring the Effects of Cooperative Adaptive Cruise Control in Mitigating Traffic Congestion
… examine the impact of CACC (Cooperative Adaptive Cruise Control) equipped vehicles on traffic-flow characteristics of a multilane highway system. The research identifies how CACC vehicles affect the dynamics of traffic flow on a road network and demonstrates the potential benefits of reducing …
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Design of Switching Strategy for Adaptive Cruise Control Under String Stability Constraints
An Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system is a driver assistance system that assists a driver to improve driving safety and driving comfort. The design of ACC controller often involves the design of a switching logic that decides where and when to switch between the two modes in order to ameliorate …
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Model Predictive Adaptive Cruise Control with Consideration of Comfort and Energy Savings
… the design of a full range longitudinal Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) algorithm. Initially, research is conducted on various linear and nonlinear control strategies that provide the necessary functionality. Based on the ability to predict future time instances in an optimal method, the Model …
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Estimation of car-following safety : application to the design of intelligent cruise control
Thesis (Ph. D.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 1996.
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Vehicle Wheel Energy Reduction at Intersections using Signal Timing and Adaptive Cruise Control
… on the design of a Signalized Intersection Control Strategy. First, research is performed on different methods of intersection control and implementation with an existing Model Predictive Adaptive Cruise Controller. Based on ease of integration into an existing tuned Eco Adaptive Cruise …
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Advancements in Adaptive Cruise Control for Conventional and Electric Vehicles: A Path to Energy Efficiency
L'abstract è presente nell'allegato / the abstract is in the attachment
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Measurement of Driver Preferences and Intervention Responses as Influenced by Adaptive Cruise Control Deceleration Characteristics
In comparison to conventional cruise control, adaptive cruise control (ACC) vehicles are capable of sensing forward traffic and slowing to accommodate as necessary. When no forward vehicles are present, ACC function is the same as conventional cruise control. However, with ACC, when a slower …
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Integrating Collision Avoidance, Lane Keeping, and Cruise Control With an Optimal Controller and Fuzzy Controller
… integrated with lane keeping and adaptive cruise control for a car. Collision avoidance is the ability to avoid obstacles that are in the vehicle's path, without causing damage to the obstacle or car. There are three types of collision avoidance controllers, passive, active, and …
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Network-wide Assessment of Eco-Cooperative Adaptive Cruise Control Systems on Freeway and Arterial Facilities
… system performance. Eco-Cooperative Adaptive Cruise Control (Eco-CACC) systems attempt to minimize vehicle fuel consumption and emission levels by controlling vehicle speed and acceleration levels. The majority of previous research efforts developed and applied Eco-CACC systems on either …
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Field Evaluation of the Eco-Cooperative Adaptive Cruise Control in the Vicinity of Signalized Intersections
… to this problem is Eco-Cooperative Adaptive Cruise Control (Eco-CACC), which attempts to reduce vehicle fuel consumption and emission levels by optimizing driver behavior in the vicinity of a signalized intersection. Various Eco-CACC algorithms have been proposed by researchers to address …
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