Journal Articles

Mladenov, E and Best, M (2022) Characterisation of driver longitudinal behaviour using an Unscented Kalman Filter, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering, 237(14), pp.3505-3518, ISSN: 0954-4070. DOI: 10.1177/09544070221137402.

Huang, Z, Best, M, Knowles, J, Fly, A (2022) Adaptive piecewise equivalent circuit model with SOC/SOH estimation based on extended Kalman filter, IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, 38(2), pp.959-970, ISSN: 0885-8969. DOI: 10.1109/TEC.2022.3218613.

Huang, Z, Best, M, Knowles, J (2019) An investigation of a high-speed ground manoeuvre under optimal control, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 233(12), pp.4363-4379, ISSN: 0954-4100. DOI: 10.1177/0954410018821793.

Best, M (2018) Real-time characterisation of driver steering behaviour, Vehicle System Dynamics, 57(1), pp.64-85, ISSN: 0042-3114. DOI: 10.1080/00423114.2018.1447678.

Bogdanski, K and Best, M (2017) A new structure for nonlinear black-box system identification using the extended Kalman filter, Proc. IMechE, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering, ISSN: 0954-4070. DOI: 10.1177/0954407017692219.

Bogdanski, K and Best, M (2017) Kalman and particle filtering methods for full vehicle and tyre identification, Vehicle System Dynamics: international journal of vehicle mechanics and mobility, ISSN: 0042-3114. DOI: 10.1080/00423114.2017.1337914.

Best, M and Bogdanski, K (2016) Extending the Kalman filter for structured identification of linear and nonlinear systems, International Journal of Modelling, Identification and Control, pp.1-1, ISSN: 1746-6172. DOI: 10.1504/IJMIC.2017.082952.

Li, Z and Best, M (2016) Structure optimisation of input layer for feed-forward NARX neural network, International Journal of Modelling, Identification and Control, ISSN: 1746-6172. DOI: 10.1504/IJMIC.2016.075814.

Shah, J, Best, M, Benmimoun, A, Ayat, ML (2015) Active rear-end collision avoidance using electric power steering system, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D (Journal of Automobile Engineering), 1(1), pp.1-18, ISSN: 0954-4070. DOI: 10.1177/0954407014567517.

Li, Z and Best, M (2015) Optimization of the input layer structure for feed-forward NARX neural network, International Journal of Electrical, Computer, Energetic, Electronic and Communication Engineering, 9(7), pp.669-674.

Best, MC (2014) A new empirical 'exponential' tyre model, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF VEHICLE DESIGN, 65(2-3), pp.241-255, ISSN: 0143-3369. DOI: 10.1504/IJVD.2014.060778.

Garrett, NJI and Best, MC (2013) Model predictive driving simulator motion cueing algorithm with actuator-based constraints, Vehicle System Dynamics: international journal of vehicle mechanics and mobility, iFirst, pp.1-22, ISSN: 0042-3114. DOI: 10.1080/00423114.2013.783219.

Fuller, J, Best, M, Garrett, NJI, Passmore, M (2013) The importance of unsteady aerodynamics to road vehicle dynamics, JOURNAL OF WIND ENGINEERING AND INDUSTRIAL AERODYNAMICS, 117, pp.1-10, ISSN: 0167-6105. DOI: 10.1016/j.jweia.2013.03.006.

Best, MC (2012) Evaluation of a New Body Sideslip-Based Driving Simulator Motion Cueing Algorithm, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering, 226, pp.1433-1444, DOI: 10.1177/0954407012445247.

Best, MC (2012) Optimisation of high-speed crash avoidance in autonomous vehicles, International Journal of Vehicle Autonomous Systems, 10(4), pp.337-354, DOI: 10.1504/IJVAS.2012.051269.

Gordon, TJ and Best, M (2012) Preface : advances in vehicle control, Vehicle System Dynamics: international journal of vehicle mechanics and mobility, 50(6), pp.805-806, ISSN: 0042-3114. DOI: 10.1080/00423114.2012.697659.

Wang, J, Wang, W, Tuplin, S, Best, MC (2010) Design and control of a linear electromagnetic actuator for active vehicle suspension, Advanced Microsystems for Automotive Applications 2010: Smart Systems for Green Cars and Safe Mobility, pp.311-323, DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-16362-3_30.

Best, MC (2009) Identifying Tyre Models Directly from Vehicle Test Data using an Extended Kalman Filter, Vehicle System Dynamics:International Journal of Vehicle Mechanics and Mobility, iFirstcs and Mobility, pp.373-378, DOI: 10.1080/00423110802684221.

Best, M, Deng, J, Stobart, R, Marco, J (2008) Towards an open source model for engine control systems, SAE Technical Papers, ISSN: 0148-7191. DOI: 10.4271/2008-01-1711.

Best, MC, Newton, AP, Tuplin, S (2007) The Identifying Extended Kalman Filter: Parametric System Identification of a Vehicle Handling Model, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part K: Journal of Multi-body Dynamics, 221(1), pp.87-98, ISSN: 1464-4193. DOI: 10.1243/14644193JMBD68.

Best, MC (2007) Parametric Identification of Vehicle Handling using an Extended Kalman Filter, International Journal of Vehicle Autonomous Systems, 5(3/4), pp.256-273, DOI: 10.1504/IJVAS.2007.016404.

Hancock, MJ, Williams, RA, Fina, E, Best, MC (2007) Yaw motion control via active differentials, Transactions of the Institute of Measurement and Control, 29, pp.137-157.

Best, MC (2007) Parametric identification of vehicle handling using an extended Kalman filter, International Journal of Vehicle Autonomous Systems, 5(3-4), pp.256-273, ISSN: 1471-0226. DOI: 10.1504/ijvas.2007.016404.

Hodson, G and Best, MC (2006) A Parameter Identifying a Kalman Filter Observer for Vehicle Handling Dynamics, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering, 220(8), pp.1063-1072, ISSN: 0954-4070.

Gordon, TJ and Best, MC (2006) On the Synthesis of Driver Inputs for the Simulation of Closed-loop Handling Manoeuvres, International Journal of Vehicle Design, 40(1/2/3), pp.52-76, ISSN: 1741-5314. DOI: 10.1504/IJVD.2006.008453.

Hancock, MJ, Williams, RA, Gordon, TJ, Best, MC (2005) A Comparison of Braking and Differential Control of Road Vehicle Yaw-sideslip Dynamics, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering, 219(3), pp.309-327, ISSN: 0954-4070. DOI: 10.1243/095440705X6721.

Satria, M and Best, MC (2004) State Estimation of Vehicle Handling Dynamics using Non-linear Robust Extended Adaptive Kalman Filter, Vehicle System Dynamics: International Journal of Vehicle Mechanics and Mobility, 41(S), pp.103-112, ISSN: 0042-3114.

Tuplin, S, Best, MC, Passmore, MA (2003) Improvement of Perceived Vehicle Performance Through Adaptive Electronic Throttle Control, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering, 217(2), pp.97-106, ISSN: 0954-4070.

Gordon, TJ, Best, MC, Dixon, PJ (2002) An Automated Driver Based on Convergent Vector Fields, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers: Part D Automobile Engineering, 216(D4), pp.329-347, ISSN: 0954-4070.

Howell, MN, Gordon, TJ, Best, MC (2000) The application of continuous action reinforcement learning automata to adaptive PID tuning, IEE Colloquium (Digest), (69), pp.5-8, ISSN: 0963-3308.

Best, MC, Gordon, TJ, Dixon, PJ (2000) An Extended Adaptive Kalman Filter for Real-time State Estimation of Vehicle Handling Dynamics, Vehicle System Dynamics: International Journal of Vehicle Mechanics and Mobility, 34(1), pp.57-75, ISSN: 0042-3114.

Best, MC, Gordon, TJ, Dixon, PJ (2000) Extended adaptive Kalman filter for real-time state estimation of vehicle handling dynamics, Vehicle System Dynamics, 34(1), pp.57-75, ISSN: 0042-3114. DOI: 10.1076/0042-3114(200008)34:1;1-k;ft057.

Best, MC and Gordon, TJ (1999) A Randomized Integral Error Criterion for Parametric Identification of Dynamic Models of Mechanical Systems, Proceedings of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers, Part I, Journal of Systems of Control Engineering, 213, pp.119-134, ISSN: 0959-6518.

Howell, MN and Best, MC (1999) On-line PID Tuning for Engine Idle-speed Control using Continuous Action Reinforcement Learning Automata, Journal of Control Engineering Practice, 8, pp.147-154, ISSN: 0967-0661.

Gordon, TJ and Best, MC (1999) Lyapunov Control of Vehicle Handling Dynamics, Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan, JSAE Review, 20(4), pp.453-458, ISSN: 0389-4304.

Best, MC and Gordon, TJ (1998) Suspension System Identification Based on Impulse-Momentum Equations, Vehicle System Dynamics: International Journal of Vehicle Mechanics and Mobility, 29(S), pp.598-618, ISSN: 0042-3114.

Conferences

Huang, Z, Best, M, Knowles, J (2018) Numerical investigation of aircraft high-speed runway exit using generalized optimal control. In AIAA Guidance Navigation and Control, Kissimmee, Florida,ISBN: 9781624105265. DOI: 10.2514/6.2018-0879.

Best, M and Bogdanski, K (2016) Full vehicle and tyre identification using unscented and extended identifying Kalman Filters. In 13th International Symposium on Advanced Vehicle Control, Munich, Germany,ISBN: 9781138029927. DOI: 10.1201/9781315265285-79.

Best, M (2015) Linear MIMO model identification using an extended Kalman filter. In XIII International Conference on Modelling, Identification and Control Engineering, Prague, Czech Republic, pp.1-6.

Li, Z and Best, M (2015) Optimisation of the input layer structure for feed-forward NARX neural network. In XIII International Conference on Modelling, Identification and Control Engineering, Prague, Czech Republic, pp.1-6.

Shah, J, Schaefer, R, Best, M (2014) Integrated collision avoidance by active intervention of brake and steer for intelligent vehicles. In 35th FISITA International Congress, Maastricht, Netherlands, pp.1-8.

Shah, J, Zegelaar, P, Best, M (2014) Performance of emergency steer assist in front wheel and rear wheel steering vehicle. In 12th International Symposium on Advanced Vehicle Control (AVEC), Tokyo, Japan, pp.1-7.

Best, M (2012) A simple realistic driver model. In International Symposium on Advanced Vehicle Control (AVEC), Seoul, Korea, pp.1-6.

Garrett, NJI and Best, M (2012) Driving simulator motion cueing development for the non-linear handling regime. In International Symposium on Advanced Vehicle Control (AVEC), Seoul, pp.1-6.

Best, MC and Garrett, NJI (2010) Driving Simulator Motion Cueing Algorithms - A survey of the State of Art. In Proceedings from the 10th International Symposium on Advanced Vehicle Control (AVEC), Loughborough, UK, pp.183-188, ISBN: 978-0-904947-65-6.

Best, MC (2010) Exploring Assumptions and Requirements for Continuous Modification of Vehicle Handling using Nonlinear Optimal Control and a New Exponential Tyre Model. In Proceedings from the 10th International Symposium on Advanced Vehicle Control (AVEC), Loughborough, UK, pp.79-84, ISBN: 978-0-904947-65-6.

Best, MC, Hancock, MJ, Assadian, F (2010) Development of a Control Algorithm for an Active Limited Slip Differential. In Proceedings from the 10th International Symposium on Advanced Vehicle Control (AVEC), Loughborough, UK, pp.55-60, ISBN: 978-0-904947-65-6.

Stone, TC, Visser, S, Best, MC (2008) Top Fuel Dragster Powertrain Modelling. In Proceedings of the SAE Motorsports Engineering Conference, Concord, North Carolina.

Best, MC and Newton, AP (2008) Vehicle Tyre and Handling Model Identification using an Extended Kalman Filter. In International Symposium on Advanced Vehicle Control, Proceedings of the 9th AVEC, Kobe, Japan, pp.69-74, ISBN: 978-4-904056-20-2.

Tuplin, S, Best, MC, Wang, J (2008) Design and Control of a Linear Electromagnetic Actuation System for Active Vehicle Suspensions. In International Symposium on Advanced Vehicle Control, Proceedings of the 9th AVEC, Kobe, Japan, pp.373-378, ISBN: 978-4-904056-20-2.

Best, MC and Newton, AP (2006) Structured Learning of a Nonlinear Dynamic System Component for Vehicle Motion Simulation. In Proceedings of the 8th International Symposium on Advanced Vehicle Control (AVEC), Taipei, Taiwan, pp.559-564, ISBN: 986 0059470.

Newton, AP and Best, MC (2006) The Influence of Motion on Handling Dynamics Analysis in Full Vehicle Simulators. In Proceedings of the 8th International Symposium on Advanced Vehicle Control (AVEC), Taipei, Taiwan, pp.303-308, ISBN: 98600 5947 0.

Gordon, TJ and Best, MC (2004) Comparison of Optimal Driving Policies for Limit Handling Manoeuvres. In Proceedings of the 7th International Symposium on Advance Vehicle Control (AVCE), Arnhem, Netherlands, pp.399-404.

Best, MC and Gordon, TJ (2002) Simultaneous Optimisation of Vehicle Parameter and Control Action to Examine the Validity of Handling Control Assumptions. In Proceedings of the 6th International Symposium on Advanced Vehicle Control (AVEC), Hiroshima, Japan, pp.87-92.

Komatsu, A, Gordon, TJ, Best, MC (2002) Vehicle Path Ptimisation using a Time-Variant Linear Optimal Reference Control. In Proceedings of the 6th International Symposium on Advanced Vehicle Control (AVEC), Hiroshima, Japan, pp.93-98.

Gordon, TJ and Best, MC (2002) A Sequential Dual Model Approach to Lap Optimisation. In Proceedings of the 6th International Symposium on Advanced Vehicle Control (AVEC), Hiroshima, Japan, pp.99-104.

Satria, M and Best, MC (2002) Comparison between Kalman Filter and Robust Filter for Vehicle Handling Dynamics State Estimation. In Proceedings of the SAE Congress 2002. SAE Paper No. 2002-01-1185, Detroit, USA, pp.1-10.

Best, MC and Gordon, TJ (2000) Combined State and Parameter Estimation of Vehicle Handling Dynamics. In Proceedings of the 5th International Symposium on Advanced Vehicle Control (AVEC), Ann Arbor, USA, pp.429-436.

Komatsu, A, Gordon, TJ, Best, MC (2000) 4WS Control of Handling Dynamics Using a Linear Optimal Reference Model. In Proceedings of the 5th International Symposium on Advanced Vehicle Control (AVEC), Ann Arbor, USA, pp.253-260.

Kells, AJ, Best, MC, Gordon, TJ, Kelly, D (2000) Optimised Control of an Advanced Hybrid Powertrain based on Energy Efficiency Criteria. In Proceedings from the First Ricardo International Conference, Vehicle Systems Integration: The Way Ahead, Brighton, UK, pp.1-10.

Howell, MN, Gordon, TJ, Best, MC (2000) The Application of Continuous Action Reinforcement Learning Automata to Adaptive PID Tuning. In Proceedings from IEE Control Seminar on Learning Systems for Control, Birmingham, UK, pp.1-10.

Kells, AJ, Best, MC, Gordon, TJ, Kelly, D (2000) Optimized control of an advanced hybrid powertrain based on energy efficiency criteria. In Smith, AV and Hickman, C (ed) 1st Ricardo International Conference on Vehicle Systems Integration - The Way Ahead, VEHICLE SYSTEMS INTEGRATION: THE WAY AHEAD, BURY ST EDMUNDS, ENGLAND, pp.287-296, ISBN: 1-86058-262-1.

Gordon, TJ and Best, MC (1998) Stability Augmentation of Handling Dynamics for Uncertain Road Friction. In Proceedings of the 4th International Symposium on Advanced Vehicle Control (AVEC 1998), Nagoya, Japan, pp.105-110.

Best, MC and Gordon, TJ (1998) Real-time State Estimation of Vehicle Handling Dynamics using an Adaptive Kalman Filter. In Proceedings of the 4th International Symposium on Advanced Vehicle Control (AVEC 1998), Nagoya, Japan, pp.183-188, ISBN: 4-915219-16-X.

Best, MC (1998) Non-linear Optimal Control of Vehicle Driveline Vibrations. In Proceedings of the UKACC International Conference on CONTROL '98, IEE Conference Publication No. 455, UK, pp.658-663, ISBN: 0 85296 706 3.

Best, MC and Gordon, TJ (1997) Suspension System Identification Based on Impulse-momentum Equations. In Proceedings of the 15th IAVSD Symposium on Dynamics of Vehicles on Roads and Tracks, Budapest, Hungary, pp.1-10.

Gordon, TJ and Best, MC (1994) Dynamic Optimization of Nonlinear Semi-Active Suspension Controllers. In Proceedings of the IEE 1994 International Conference 'Control 94" (IEE Publication No. 389), Warwick, UK, pp.332-337.

Best, MC and Gordon, TJ (1994) A Factorial Analysis of Kalman Filtering for Semi-Active Vehicle Suspension Control. In Proceedings of the ASME/ESDA Engineering Systems Design and Analysis Conference, London, pp.125-138.

Best, MC, Gordon, TJ, Crawford, IL, Hand, P (1994) Real Time Estimation of Vehicle Suspension Characteristics Using Kalman Filtering. In Proceedings of the XXV FISITA Congress, Part 2 - Vehicle Dynamics, Paper No. 945063, Beijing, China, pp.16-24.

Crawford, IL, Gordon, TJ, Best, MC (1992) Identification of a Semi-Active Vehicle Suspension. In Proceedings of the Ford Vehicle Dynamics Conference, Detroit, pp.1-20.