Control system design methodology of an active stabilisation system for a high speed railway vehicle

Abstract

This paper describes a control system design methodology used to produce an experimental active stability system for a high speed railway vehicle. The complete design process is described, starting with generating mathematical models of the system for control system design and for system validation. The control strategy is briefly outlined along with the necessary refinements required for practical implementation. Some brief results for the stability controller functioning on an experimental vehicle during a testing phase are presented.