A comprehensive examination is carried out to determine the basic system constraints and required operational characteristics for anticipatory sensing of impending automobile crashes. This is followed by consideration of a wide variety of possible sensing techniques and selection of those deserving of further study. Two methods are chosen, microwave radar and ultrasonic sonar, and the advantages, weaknesses, and uncertain areas of both are delineated. Realization of both sensors is described. The radar sensor, comprising standard microwave components and solid state circuitry, has been installed on a test vehicle for characterization. Results are promising, but preliminary; the complexity of the sensing task and the reliability demands on the system require extensive analysis and testing before a conclusion can be drawn as to overall viability. (Author)
Development of Anticipatory Automobile Crash Sensors
1971
107 pages
Report
No indication
English
Transportation Safety , Acoustic Detection , Radiofrequency Detection , Motor vehicle accidents , Detectors , Motor vehicles , Safety engineering , Safety devices , Inflatable structures , Optical scanners , Radar scanning , Sonar detection , Sensor characteristics , Deceleration , Systems analysis , Anticipatory crash sensors , Crashworthiness , Dynamic restraints , Air bag restraint systems , Passive restraint
Development of Anticipatory Automobile Crash Sensors
NTIS | 1971
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