Sine pulse actuation, and associated systems and methods

An actuation system, comprising:

• a source of inputs;
• and
• a vehicle component comprising an actuator configured to receive a plurality of inputs generated by the source of inputs,
• wherein the plurality of inputs include a rising edge of a first sine function, a generally constant amplitude plateau, and a falling edge of a second sine function;
• and wherein the vehicle component comprises at least one of a fuel injection system, a braking system, a diesel exhaust fluid dosing system, a windshield wiper system, and a vehicle electronics system.

An actuation system, comprising:

• a signal generator;
• a vehicle system;
• a first actuator operatively connected to the signal generator and adapted to operate on the vehicle system;
• a second actuator operatively connected to the signal generator and adapted to operate on the vehicle system;
• and
• wherein the signal generator is configured to:
• supply a first input, wherein the first input corresponds to a rising edge of a first sine function;
• supply a second input, wherein the second input corresponds to a generally constant amplitude plateau;
• and
• supplying a third input, wherein the third input corresponds to a falling edge of a second sine function;
• wherein a first phase of the first input, second input, and third input are provided to the first actuator and a second phase of the first input, second input, and third input are provided to the second actuator.