Calls for papers

 

International Journal of Vehicle Autonomous Systems

 

Special Issue on: "Mechatronics for Ground Vehicle Autonomy: Modelling, Design and Control"

Guest Editor: Prof. Vladimir V. Vantsevich, Lawrence Technological University, USA

Autonomy of unmanned ground vehicles to a large extent depends on dynamics and performance of the vehicles and results in the interaction between vehicle systems and terrain/surroundings. Therefore, we can speak of the systems’ influence on unmanned vehicle dynamics and performance and hence on the vehicle autonomy. Autonomously-operating systems of unmanned vehicles are classified here as mechatronic-type systems. This Special Issue concentrates on modelling and controlling the dynamics and performance of unmanned ground vehicles through modelling, designing and controlling their mechatronic systems to advance the level of vehicle autonomy.

Subject Coverage
Suitable topics include but are not limited to the following areas:

• Advanced analytical and adaptive dynamics methods in modelling unmanned vehicle dynamics and vehicle mechatronic systems
• Qualitative and quantitative evaluation of vehicle autonomy; vehicle system contribution
• Human factors in unmanned vehicle dynamics and vehicle autonomy
• Computational methods for unmanned vehicle dynamics analysis and development of open architecture software products
• Dynamics, design and control of modular/reconfigurable vehicles and systems
• Mobility and survivability of unmanned vehicles in uncertain terrain/surroundings
• Unmanned vehicle turnability and stability of motion: modeling and control
• Optimisation of unmanned vehicle dynamics and performance while fulfilling the mission tasks
• Uncertain and certain impacts and dynamic behavior of unmanned vehicles and systems
• Interaction between powertrain, chassis systems, navigation, vision/surrounding detection systems and unmanned vehicle mission fulfillment systems
• Vehicle mechanical design for mechatronics requirements

Although the focus is primarily on passenger vehicles, submissions dealing with commercial and military vehicles will also be considered.

Notes for Prospective Authors

Submitted papers should not have been previously published nor be currently under consideration for publication elsewhere

All papers are refereed through a peer review process. A guide for authors, sample copies and other relevant information for submitting papers are available on the Author Guidelines page

Important Dates

Submission of full paper before: 31 July, 2009 (extended)

Completion of first review: 1 September, 2009

Submission of revised paper: 15 October, 2009

Completion of final review: 15 November, 2009

Final paper due: 15 December, 2009