Recognition of pedestrians during nighttime traffic.

Author(s)
Schmidt- Claussen, H.J.
Year
Abstract

Based on the European and US Low- beam situation, tests were made on the recognition distance for pedestrians. The following parameters were investigated; (1) shape of the headlamps; (2) mounting height of the headlamps; (3) inclination of the headlamps; (4) reflectance factor of pedestrians. The conclusions from the work were that the recognition distance for pedestrians illuminated by low beam headlamps could be improved by: (a) optimisation of the geometry and optics of headlamps; (b) increased visibility of pedestrians; (c) improvements to the mounting height of headlamps; (d) introduction of headlamp levelling devices; and (e) improvement to the power supply.

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Library number
B 30545 (In: B 30451 [electronic version only]) /91 / IRRD 830283
Source

In: 11th International Technical Conference on Experimental Safety Vehicles ESV, Washington, D.C., May 12-15, 1987, p. 831-833

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