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Platform Development And Path Following Controller Design For Full-Sized Vehicle Automation, Austin D. Costley
Platform Development And Path Following Controller Design For Full-Sized Vehicle Automation, Austin D. Costley
All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023
The purpose of this thesis is to discuss the design and development of a platform used to automate a stock 2013 Ford Focus EV. The platform is low-cost and open-source to encourage collaboration and provide a starting point for fellow researchers to advance the work in the field of automated vehicle control. This thesis starts by discussing the process of obtaining control of the vehicle by taking advantage of internal communication protocols. The controller design process is detailed and a description of the components and software used to control the vehicle is provided. The automated system is tested and the …
Remote Control And Automation Of The Crockett Canal Head Gates, Tyler Dean Richards
Remote Control And Automation Of The Crockett Canal Head Gates, Tyler Dean Richards
All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023
In order to improve the control of the Crockett canal an automated control system for the head gates was proposed and an analysis of design alternatives was conducted. Design alternatives were analyzed based on the criteria of reliability, operational improvement, cost and safety. After the analysis was completed recommendations as to which type of automation system to install were made. A comprehensive design of the recommended design is included. The automation of the head gates has been separated into two phases. Items to be included in phase one are: retrofit each of the existing head gates with a multi-turn gate …