Computer-Optimized Adaptive Suspension Technology (COAST)
- Resource Type
- Periodical
- Authors
- Hamilton, James M.
- Source
- IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics IEEE Trans. Ind. Electron. Industrial Electronics, IEEE Transactions on. IE-32(4):355-363 Nov, 1985
- Subject
- Power, Energy and Industry Applications
Signal Processing and Analysis
Communication, Networking and Broadcast Technologies
Springs
Vehicles
Damping
Shock absorbers
Control systems
Microprocessors
Orifices
Adaptive systems
Land surface
Valves
- Language
- ISSN
- 0278-0046
1557-9948
This paper presents a fundamental vehicle suspension system using real-time computer control. This Computer-Optimized Adaptive Suspension Technology (COAST) consists of a microprocessor-controlled, fully integrated, adaptive suspension system. COAST is capable of providing near-optimum performance for any land surface vehicle in any environment and can be implemented in a relatively simple and cost-effective manner.