Essays about: "emergency vehicle"

Showing result 31 - 35 of 44 essays containing the words emergency vehicle.

  1. 31. Validation of Test Equipment for Active Safety

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för teknikvetenskap och matematik

    Author : Jesper Ekstener; [2017]
    Keywords : Technology; Teknik;

    Abstract : When testing active safety and Autonomous Emergency Brakes in vehicles many tests are done with a type of rig that simulates, for example, a pedestrian crossing the road in front of the vehicle. This thesis covers a validation of the accuracy of a new similar test-rig that has been developed by AstaZero, the company and test facility where this project took place. READ MORE

  3. 32. Heavy Vehicle Braking using Friction Estimation for Controller Optimization

    University essay from KTH/Fordonsdynamik

    Author : Dimitrios Kalakos; Bernhard Westerhof; [2017]
    Keywords : Heavy Vehicles; Emergency Braking; Friction Estimation; Controller Optimization; Vehicle Validation; Slip Control Braking; Vehicle Testing;

    Abstract : In this thesis project, brake performance of heavy vehicles is improved by the development of new wheel-based functions for a longitudinal slip control braking system using novel Fast Acting Braking Valves (FABVs). To achieve this goal, Volvo Trucks' vehicle dynamics model has been extended to incorporate the FABV system. READ MORE

  4. 33. Comparative Analysis of Social Vulnerability Indices: CDC’s SVI and SoVI®

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Hannah Andrea Tarling; [2017]
    Keywords : social vulnerability index; Social vulnerability; indices; SoVI®; CDC SVI; social vulnerability in San Francisco; California; comparative analysis; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : As interest in social vulnerability to hazards grows, more indices are formulated for identifying and mapping population groups that may experience differential consequences from natural hazards. However, less attention has been given to the underlying choices researchers make when creating these indices. READ MORE

  5. 34. Standalone vehicle emergency detection

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för system- och rymdteknik

    Author : Anton Christoffersson; [2017]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : When testing cars on proving grounds, a solution to monitor and track the vehicle is often needed. Rajd Systech’s solution, Nelson, uses a mobile device mounted in the car to monitor the vehicle and generate events based on information from it. READ MORE

  6. 35. Design of an antenna for automotive communication in FM band

    University essay from KTH/Elektroteknisk teori och konstruktion

    Author : Niveditha Anusuya Thiruchelvan; [2017]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Antennas used for FM transmission in radio stations are too large and to fit in the same for vehicular communication is inconceivable, considering the dimensional aspects. The product “EVAM System” is used for automotive communication in emergency vehicles. READ MORE