Enhanced Camera/Video Imaging Systems (E-C/VISs) for Heavy Vehicles: Final Report

Tests were performed to determine the feasibility of developing an Enhanced Camera/Video Imaging System (Enhanced C/VIS or E-C/VIS) to provide heavy-vehicle drivers with better situation awareness to the sides and rear of their vehicles. It is well known that large blind spots currently exist in these areas and that sideswipe crashes can occur as a result. An additional goal was to extend the operating envelope of conventional video to nighttime and to inclement weather. A three-channel system was envisioned in which there would be a camera at each (front) fender of the tractor looking backward along the sides of the rig. The third channel would be aimed rearward from the back of the trailer. The current document describes the project results. Indoor tests involved selection of components having the best capabilities, while early outdoor tests used the selected components in a single-channel side mounted system. Subjects evaluated rain and dark conditions. Results were satisfactory. Once developed, the three-channel system was tested and found to work well in the nighttime and inclement weather environments. Street lighting was also included in the testing.

• Record URL:
  http://www.nhtsa.gov/DOT/NHTSA/NVS/Crash%20Avoidance/Technical%20Publications/2011/811483.pdf
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• Corporate Authors:

  Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg

  Virginia Tech Transportation Institute
  3500 Transportation Research Plaza
  Blacksburg, VA  United States  24061

  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Wierwille, Walter W
  • Schaudt, William A
  • Blanco, Myra
  • Alden, Andrew S
  • Hanowski, Richard J
• Publication Date: 2011-6

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Web
• Edition: Draft Final Report
• Features: Appendices; Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 166p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Heavy vehicles; Night; Vehicle safety; Video cameras; Weather conditions
• Uncontrolled Terms: Blind areas (Trucks); Rearview cameras; Side object detection systems
• Subject Areas: Highways; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01367797
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-811 483
• Contract Numbers: DTNH22-05-D-01019, Task Order #6
• Files: HSL, TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Apr 12 2012 4:24PM