AUE 502 - Vehicle Dynamics, Control Systems, and Energy Optimization

Graduate standing. (4)

Dynamics of single-and double-track vehicles enabling prediction of their responses to weather and road conditions. Directional response and stability in small disturbance maneuvers. Design and analysis of vehicle control systems such as cruise control, traction control, active suspensions and advanced vehicle control systems for Intelligent Vehicle-Highway Systems (IVHS). Human factor and safety considerations such as in-cabin use and features, power systems. Not open to students with credit in AUE 402. Graded ABCDE