Development of a volumetric projection technique for the digital evaluation of field of view
Current regulations for field of view requirements in road vehicles are defined by 2D areas projected on the ground plane. This paper discusses the development of a new software-based volumetric field of view projection tool and its implementation within an existing digital human modelling system. In addition, the exploitation of this new tool is highlighted through its use in a UK Department for Transport funded research project exploring the current concerns with driver vision. Focusing specifically on rearwards visibility in small and medium passenger vehicles, the volumetric approach is shown to provide a number of distinct advantages. The ability to explore multiple projections of both direct vision (through windows) and indirect vision (through mirrors) provides a greater understanding of the field of view environment afforded to the driver whilst still maintaining compatibility with the 2D projections of the regulatory standards.
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- Copyright Taylor and Francis Group, LLC 2013
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Authors:
- Marshall, Russell
- Summerskill, Stephen
- Cook, Sharon
- Publication Date: 2013-9
Language
- English
Media Info
- Media Type: Digital/other
- Features: References;
- Pagination: pp 1437-1450
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Serial:
- Ergonomics
- Volume: 56
- Issue Number: 9
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis
- ISSN: 0014-0139
- EISSN: 1366-5847
- Serial URL: http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/terg20
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Digital simulation; Drivers; Field of vision; Motor vehicles; Vision
- Identifier Terms: U.K. Department for Transport
- Subject Areas: Highways; Safety and Human Factors; I83: Accidents and the Human Factor;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01496132
- Record Type: Publication
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Oct 24 2013 9:34AM