Control of Movement of a Loosely Coupled Self-Propelled Modular Transporter

Abstract

Arguments are made in favor of the use of transporters intended for transporting large-sized indivisible heavy objects, which are composed of separate self-propelled modules. The basic principles of operating such a loosely coupled vehicle using modern information technologies are given in the context of steering control. Some versions of transporters are presented as are schemes of taxi patterns they can perform. The operation of a three-level movement control system of a loosely coupled transporter is considered including its functional arrangement.