Title :
Computer control systems for automotive power trains
Author :
Hrovat, Davorin ; Powers, William F.
Author_Institution :
Ford Motor Co., Dearborn, MI, USA
Abstract :
The problems of idle speed control and transmission control are reviewed to illustrate how control-theoretic techniques are used in the design of power-train control systems. The structure of current automobile control systems is examined. Possible future system structures and the role of control theory in the development of such systems are discussed.<>
Keywords :
automobiles; control system synthesis; transport computer control; automotive power trains; computer control systems; control system design; control-theoretic techniques; idle speed control; transmission control; Actuators; Application software; Automatic control; Automobile manufacture; Automotive engineering; Control systems; Control theory; Costs; Engines; Process control;
Journal_Title :
Control Systems Magazine, IEEE
