The search for new vehicle systems that relieve the driver in his activities has led to the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). An essential component for the system's function is the distance sensor that enables the observation of the vehicle environment. With this article, it can be shown the possibilities for the assessment of sensors for ACC-systems but also comparable systems that also need sensors for observing the environment. The basis for this is a test method that is derived from the requirements depending on the employment in terms of an objective assessment of the sensor's output. By means of defined tests and test devices developed for it, a tool is available that in practice has led to good results with the analysis and optimisation of ACC-sensors.
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