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Gain-compensation Methodology for a Sinusoidal Scan of a Galvanometer Mirror in Proportional-Integral-Differential Control Using Pre-emphasis Techniques

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Observer-based dynamic gain control method for active vehicle suspension control systems under input delay and

Pengfei Zhang^1,2, Henghao You³, Fengyi Gu³

¹Hebei Vocational University of Technology and Engineering, Xingtai, 054000, China. zhangpengfei@hevute.edu.cn.

Scientific Reports

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Summary

This study introduces a novel adaptive control framework for active vehicle suspension systems, effectively managing unknown nonlinearities and time-varying delays to enhance ride comfort and performance.

Keywords:

Adaptive control Extended state observer Unknown input delay Vehicle suspension systems

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Gain-compensation Methodology for a Sinusoidal Scan of a Galvanometer Mirror in Proportional-Integral-Differential Control Using Pre-emphasis Techniques

Gain-compensation Methodology for a Sinusoidal Scan of a Galvanometer Mirror in Proportional-Integral-Differential Control Using Pre-emphasis Techniques

Published on: April 4, 2017

Area of Science:

Control Systems Engineering
Automotive Engineering
Nonlinear Dynamics

Background:

Active vehicle suspension systems require precise control to manage vibrations and ensure passenger comfort.
Unknown nonlinearities and time-varying input delays pose significant challenges to traditional control strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop an adaptive control strategy for active vehicle suspension systems that addresses unknown nonlinearities and input delays.
To enhance vehicle vibration suppression and maintain optimal suspension performance under uncertain conditions.

Main Methods:

A dynamic gain extended state observer (ESO) was designed to estimate unknown system states and nonlinear terms.
A robust control method incorporating dynamic gain and time delay compensation was developed.
Lyapunov-Krasovkii stability theory was employed to guarantee system stability.

Main Results:

The proposed dynamic gain control framework effectively suppresses vehicle vibration.
The control scheme successfully mitigates the impact of unknown nonlinearities and time-varying input delays.
The stability of the closed-loop active suspension system was rigorously proven.

Conclusions:

The presented adaptive control approach offers a robust solution for active vehicle suspension systems facing uncertainties.
The method ensures reliable performance and stability, outperforming conventional techniques.
The findings demonstrate the practical applicability and effectiveness of the proposed control strategy.