This report presents the results of an independent evaluation of the Automotive Collision Avoidance System (ACAS). The ACAS integrates forward collision warning (FCW) and adaptive cruise control (ACC) functions for light-vehicle applications. The FCW detects, assesses, and alerts the driver of a potential hazard in the forward region of the vehicle. The ACC provides automatic brake and throttle actuation in order to maintain speed and longitudinal headway control. Through the integration of these two functions, ACAS is intended to improve automotive safety by assisting drivers to avoid rear-end crashes. To accomplish this goal, the ACAS must also prove useful and acceptable to drivers.
Evaluation of an Automotive Rear-End Collision Avoidance System
2006
430 pages
Report
No indication
English
Transportation Safety , Road Transportation , Transportation & Traffic Planning , Transportation , Rear-end collisions , Collision avoidance , Collision aviodance system , Evaluation , Charts (Graphs) , Tables (Data) , Accident prevention , Forward collision warning , Adaptive cruise control , Automotive Collision Avoidance System (ACAS)