Night watch

Night vision systems play a crucial role in the safety of driving in the dark; drivers can be alerted to people and animals ahead of them with passive far infrared technology. Night vision systems generate an alert well in advance of a collision and help the driver to completely avoid a dangerous situation. The two types of night vision technology are active near infrared (ANI) and passive far infrared (PFI). ANI systems feature an infrared light source that is integrated into the headlights. However, current ANI systems can have difficulty distinguishing between objects, people and animals. PFI systems detect thermal radiation emitted by objects in the field of view and are not affected by glare from oncoming traffic. A discussion of the technology is presented in this article. The Japan New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) and Euro NCAP have started taking these systems into consideration.

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  http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/5a39db2d#/5a39db2d/72
• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/issn/20144447
• Authors:
  • Mousel, Thierry
• Publication Date: 2015-6

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: pp 70-71
• Serial:
  • Vision Zero International
  • Publisher: UKIP Media & Events
  • ISSN: 2014-4447
  • Serial URL: http://www.ukipme.com/mag_vision_zero.htm

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Crash avoidance systems; Driving; Highway safety; Infrared detectors; Night visibility; Night vision devices; Vehicle safety
• Identifier Terms: New Car Assessment Program
• Uncontrolled Terms: Far infrared systems; Near infrared systems
• Subject Areas: Highways; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01570906
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 27 2015 5:23PM