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This study introduces a novel distributed optimal control law for high-speed trains, simplifying calculations and improving tracking consistency. The new method enhances acceleration performance and reduces in-train forces for safer, more efficient train movement.

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  • Control Engineering
  • Transportation Systems
  • Applied Mathematics

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  • High-speed train control is complex due to coupled dynamics, aerodynamic drag, and rolling resistance.
  • Existing methods often struggle with computational complexity and maintaining consistent car tracking.
  • In-train forces significantly impact train stability and passenger comfort.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel distributed optimal control law for high-speed train movement.
  • To simplify the control system by decoupling the train model and eliminating in-train forces.
  • To ensure consistent tracking, reduce in-train forces, and improve acceleration performance.

Main Methods:

  • A new distributed controller is proposed to decouple the train model, simplifying calculations.
  • Lyapunov stability theory and optimal control theory are applied to design the control law.
  • A feed-forward compensator is incorporated to eliminate speed overshoot and enhance acceleration.

Main Results:

  • The proposed control law effectively decouples the train model, reducing computational complexity.
  • Guaranteed cost function ensures faster real-time status updates and adaptive vehicle mass.
  • Numerical simulations confirm the control law's ability to ensure consistent car tracking and reduce in-train forces.

Conclusions:

  • The developed distributed optimal control law offers a simplified and effective approach to high-speed train control.
  • The method significantly improves train tracking consistency, reduces in-train forces, and enhances acceleration performance.
  • This research provides a robust solution for optimizing high-speed train movement dynamics.