Best Practices for Road Weather Management Version 2.0
Title:
Evaluation of an Automotive Rear-End Collision Avoidance System
Abstract:
This report presents the results of an independent evaluation of the Automotive Collision Avoidance System (ACAS). The ACAS integrates forward collision warning and adaptive cruise control functions (ACC) for light-vehicle applications. Through the integration of these two functions, ACAS is intended to improve automotive safety by assisting drivers to avoid rear-end crashes, in various conditions including adverse weather. The Volpe National Transportation Systems Center conducted the independent evaluation of the ACAS based on data collected from a field operational test (FOT) and from an independent system characterization test.
Source(s):
U.S. DOT Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) Prepared for National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/4307
Date: 2006
Author:
Najm, et al
Keywords:
Rain
Snow
Adverse weather
Safety
Precipitation
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