THE SHAPE OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL ARROWS

Experiments are described, the purpose of which was to determine the shape of a traffic signal arrow which would have high visibility both day and night and would be resistant to blur and "irradiation". The first two experiments, conducted in the laboratory, enabled a set of arrows to be chosen on the basis of contrast and blur. The third experiment, using the current designs of traffic lanterns, explored the effects of intensity, size, day versus night conditions, color and lens pattern as well as arrow shape on visibility under practical conditions.

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• Supplemental Notes:
  • Proceedings of the Eighth Conference, August 23-27, 1976, held at the University of Western Australia.
• Corporate Authors:

  ARRB

  Melbourne, Victoria  Australia 
• Authors:
  • Bryant, JFM
  • Smith, G
• Conference:
  • Australian Road Research Board Conference Proc
• Publication Date: 1976-8

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 36-58
• Serial:
  • Volume: 8
  • Issue Number: 8

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Arrows (Signals); Color; Contrast; Irradiation; Shape; Size; Traffic signals; Visibility
• Uncontrolled Terms: Intensity
• Old TRIS Terms: Arrow (Traffic control)
• Subject Areas: Highways; Operations and Traffic Management;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00148450
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 30 1977 12:00AM