Comparison between braking and steering yaw moment controllers considering ABS control aspects

Abstract

Two yaw motion control systems that improve a vehicle lateral stability are proposed in this study: a braking yaw motion controller (BYMC) and a steering yaw motion controller (SYMC). A BYMC controls the braking pressure of the rear inner wheel, while a SYMC steers the rear wheels to allow the yaw rate to track the reference yaw rate. A 15 degree-of-freedom vehicle model, simplified steering system model, and driver model are used to evaluate the proposed BYMC and SYMC. A robust anti-lock braking system (ABS) controller is also designed and developed. The performance of the BYMC and SYMC are evaluated under various road conditions and driving inputs. They reduce the slip angle when braking and steering inputs are applied simultaneously, thereby increasing the controllability and stability of the vehicle on slippery roads. The SYMC performs better than the BYMC because the SYMC vehicle has four-wheel steering. However, both the BYMC and SYMC vehicles show improved performance during lane-change maneuvers.