§07§This books enables control engineers to understand engine and vehicle models necessary for controller design and introduces mechanical engineers into vehicle-specific signal processing and automatic control. With only a few exceptions the approaches are close to some of those utilized in actual vehicles, rather than being purely theoretical. The authors have large experiences in industrial development (Bosch) as well as in academic research.§ §16§§Advances in automotive control systems continue to enhance safety and comfort and to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. Reflecting the trend to optimization through integrative approaches for engine, driveline, and vehicle control, this valuable book enables control engineers to understand engine and vehicle models necessary for controller design, and also introduces mechanical engineers to vehicle-specific signal processing and automatic control. The emphasis on measurement, comparisons between performance and modeling, and realistic examples derive from the authors' unique industrial experience (e.g. Bosch) and interactions within IFAC and SAE. The second edition offers new or expanded topics such as diesel-engine modeling, diagnosis and anti-jerking control, and vehicle modeling and parameter estimation. The book addresses professional engineers as well as students. With only a few exceptions, the approaches are close to those utilized in actual vehicles, rather than be §16§ing theoretical constructs. § §04§Thermodynamic Engine Cycles.- Engine Management Systems.- Diesel Engine Modeling.- Engine Control Systems.- Diagnosis.- Driveline Control.- Vehicle Modelling.- Vehicle Parameters and States.- Vehicle Control Systems.- Road and Driver Models. §01§Prof. Dr. Uwe Kiencke lehrt seit 1992 an der Universität Karlsruhe (TH) am Institut für Industrielle Informationstechnik (IIIT). Nach Studium und Promotion war er von 1972-87 bei der Robert Bosch GmbH, Schwieberdingen und von 1988-92 bei Siemens Automotive, Regensburg. 1987 wurde er mit dem Arch T. Colwell Merit Award der Society of Automotive Engineers (USA) ausgezeichnet.
