摘要 |
A method of steering a vehicle (28) along a predetermined or real time path by using a steering control algorithm (16). The vehicle (28) includes a navigation system (13) and a navigation antenna (12). The navigation antenna (12) is mounted on the vehicle (28) at an optimum antenna position, whereas the steering control algorithm (16) assumes a nominal antenna position at a predetermined reference point. The method comprises the following steps: (A) obtaining a set of positioning data of the vehicle (28) by using the navigation system (13) and by using the navigation antenna (12) mounted at the optimum antenna position; (B) modifying the set of positioning data of the vehicle (28); (C) measuring a steering angle(s) of the front wheels of the vehicle (28) relative to a predetermined reference direction(s); (D) calculating a correction(s) to the measured steering angle(s); and (E) performing a steering action by using the correction(s) to the measured steering angle(s) to move the vehicle along the predetermined or real time path. |