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Simulation based Parameter Optimization of Platoon Controllers
PA: Research Project (INF-PM-FPA / INF-PM-FPG) or
BA: Bachelor Thesis (or Studienarbeit / Großer Beleg)
A platoon is a group of vehicles driving close to each other in order to reduce air drag, save fuel (or electric energy) and increase road capacity. In order to avoid accidents due to the reduced gap between the vehicles, the distance is controlled automatically, supported by wireless messages between the vehicles. There exist many different control algorithms and network topologies, but up to now, no comprehensive comparisons have been done. Comparisons require a simulation platform and an automated parametrization and evaluation framework. As a simulation platform, Plexe (see https://plexe.car2x.org/) can be used.
Goals of the thesis
The goal of this thesis is to develop software that automates the process of parametrization/optimization of platoon controllers and the comparison of the control performance. The implementation can be done in Python or C++.
Keywords
Simulation, Plexe, Platooning, Control Performance, Optimization, Parametrization, Python, C++