RADAR CONTROL FOR AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION MITIGATION AND HEADWAY SPACING

A small solid-state radar combined with a microprocessor makes possible collision-mitigation braking and automatic headway control in cars of the future. The collision-mitigation function involves the application of antiskid brakes under conditions where, based on radar and other sensor inputs, it is certain that a severe collision will take place. The decision-making algorithm is optimized to prevent the unjustified application of the brakes from false alarms. The automatic headway-control function keeps the car at a safe distance with respect to other vehicles on the road ahead. In the absence of other cars the system operates as a conventional cruise control.

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• Authors:
  • Belohoubek, E F
• Publication Date: 1982-5

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: p. 89-99
• Serial:
  • IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology
  • Volume: VT31
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
  • ISSN: 0018-9545
  • Serial URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/mostRecentIssue.jsp?punumber=25

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Algorithms; Automatic control; Braking; Governors (Devices); Headways; Microprocessors; Prevention; Radar; Safety; Speed control
• Old TRIS Terms: Speed governor
• Subject Areas: Highways; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies; Vehicles and Equipment; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00367636
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-033 093
• Files: HSL, TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Sep 30 1982 12:00AM