Question

Want a mini project for a topic under Dynamical systems for an MSc student in Applied Mathematical Modelling

Answer 1

Model :- Consider a platoon of two automated long-distance freight trucks (i.e. a “micro-platoon”) To reduce air drag, and therefore fuel consumption, we seek to maintain a close distance between the two vehicles without risking collision. Assume you can measure the distance between trucks, and may control the propulsion of each truck.

we write the equations of motion using Newton’s second law for each vehicle: