A study of commercial motor vehicle electronics-based rear and side object detection systems. Prepared in response to Section 6057: P.L. 102-240, December 18, 1991, Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991.

Author(s)
Tijerina, L. Gleckler, M. Stoltzfus, D. Johnston, S. Goodman, M.J. & Wierwille, W.W.
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Abstract

This report focuses on two types of electronics-based object detection and warning systems for commercial vehicle applications - those sensing the presence of objects to the rear of the vehicle, and those sensing the presence of objects on the right side of the vehicle. The rearward sensing systems are intended to help drivers avoid backing their vehicles into parked cars, pedestrians, loading docks, or other objects. The right side sensing systems are intended primarily as supplements to outside rearview mirror systems to help drivers detect adjacent vehicles or pedestrians when making lane change, merging, or turning manoeuvres. The report describes the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) initial evaluation of the performance of object detection and warning systems. (Author/publisher)

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20070382 ST [electronic version only]
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Washington, D.C., U.S. Department of Transportation DOT, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA, 1994, II + 21 p., 7 ref.; DOT HS 808 080

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