| PROPER PD STEERING ASSISTANCE CONSTANT BASED ON THE DRIVING SITUATION |
| H. NOZAKI1, M. MAKITA2, T. MASUKAWA1 |
1Kogakuin University
2Nissan Research Center |
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| ABSTRACT |
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Proportional derivative (PD) steering assistance can greatly improve the control stability of a vehicle. However, for all PD steering methods, the discomfort associated with the need to continuously turn the steering wheel during cornering is significant. Because the steering return phenomenon of the steering wheel stop like this is not preferable, PD steering assistance should be extremely weak (almost 0) during normal cornering. Alternatively, during drift cornering, during which the grip area of the tires is exceeded, PD steering assistance is helpful because the driver has good control over countersteering. Moreover, the use of PD steering assistance is preferable during lane changes because the response and settling of a vehicle is greatly improved when PD steering assistance is used. Based on these considerations, a previous report examined steering method controls in which the PD steering assistance constant was incorporated along with the drivers |
| Key Words:
Automobile, Maneuverability, Vehicle dynamics, Stability, Steering control |
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