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Title:

Improving Safety for the Maintenance Vehicle using ITS Technology: Protection System of Maintenance Vehicle Against Collision (P-MAC)

Abstract:

Maintenance vehicles are equipped with sensors and control systems to detect approaching vehicles with unusual speed and course, warn approaching drivers via on-board DMS, and assist maintenance vehicle driver in keeping lane and distance to preceding vehicle.

Source(s):

Japan Highway Public Corporation. For an electronic copy of this resource, please direct your request to WeatherFeedback@dot.gov.

Date: NA

Author:

Iwata, Tejima, Azuma

Keywords:


Safety
Dynamic Message Sign (DMS)
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
Traveler information

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