Apparatus and method for controlling a distance between two traveling vehicles and a recording medium for storing the control method

摘要

A control ratio (gamma) of a distance deviation (DELTAd) to a target distance (dm) is obtained to control a space between two traveling vehicles. The distance deviation (DELTAd) is the difference between an actual distance (d) and the target distance (dm). A target control quantity, such as acceleration, engine torque or vehicle speed, is determined in accordance with the obtained control ratio (gamma) so as to equalize the actual distance (d) to the target distance (dm).