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The diagram shows a self-driving electric vehicle.
 


 

Innovations in global positioning systems (GPS) and sensor technologies are used in the operation of this vehicle.

Describe how both of these innovations are used in the control of the vehicle.   (3 marks)

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  • Sensors can be used to prevent collisions through the detection of objects in the path or vicinity of the vehicle.
  • GPS shows the vehicle’s position on the Earth’s surface using triangulation.
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  • Sensors can be used to prevent collisions through the detection of objects in the path or vicinity of the vehicle.
  • GPS shows the vehicle’s position on the Earth’s surface using triangulation.

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Control technologies are used in modern vehicles.

Outline the basic principle behind the operation of ONE of these technologies.   (2 marks)

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Successful answers should describe the basic principle and one of the following:

Basic principle:

  • Control technologies involve a signal input from the car/driver to a processor which provides an output or action to be taken.

Technology examples:

  • Cameras monitoring the position of a car in the lane. If the car exits the lane, the processor detects this and outputs an alarm to the driver.
  • Semi-autonomous driving. The car can activate brakes without driver intervention if a collision/obstacle is detected.
  • Cruise control. A speed is given as an input and a fuel rate is given to the engine to maintain this speed.
  • PID control. Like cruise control, this uses input from LIDAR sensors and cameras to detect obstacles and other cars, to slow down if necessary.
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Successful answers should describe the basic principle and one of the following:

Basic principle:

  • Control technologies involve a signal input from the car/driver to a processor which provides an output or action to be taken.

Technology examples:

  • Cameras monitoring the position of a car in the lane. If the car exits the lane, the processor detects this and outputs an alarm to the driver.
  • Semi-autonomous driving. The car can activate brakes without driver intervention if a collision/obstacle is detected.
  • Cruise control. A speed is given as an input and a fuel rate is given to the engine to maintain this speed.
  • PID control. Like cruise control, this uses input from LIDAR sensors and cameras to detect obstacles and other cars, and to slow down if necessary.