Research Article

Robust Output-Feedback Yaw Control for Vehicles with Differential Steering

Table 1

Vehicle parameters.

SymbolParameters Values

m vehicle mass 1450 kg
distance from COG to front axle1.013 m
distance from COG to rear axle 1.3 m
half of track width 0.7180 m
tire effective radius 0.33 m
acceleration of gravity 9.81
Midpoints of diagonals 1.36 m
J yaw moment of inertia 2300 kg.
coefficient of friction 0.2 - 0.9
longitudinal tire stiffness 50000 N/rad
lateral tire stiffness 25000 N/rad