AUTHOR: Ronald K. Jurgen

This book contains 46 papers covering the past ten years (1999-2008) of research on various by-wire systems, looking at the challenges faced by design engineers as traditional hydraulic or mechanical linkages are replaced by electronic control systems.

Topics covered include:

Architecture and Software Considerations
Brake-By-Wire Systems
Steer-By-Wire Systems
Drive-By-Wire Systems
Communication Networks
The book also includes editor Ronald K. Jurgen’s introduction “Replacing Hydraulics and Mechanics with Electronics” and a concluding section on future trends in X-By-Wire systems.