Essays about: "prevention of road accidents"

Found 3 essays containing the words prevention of road accidents.

1. 1. Joint Radar and Communication Application for Trac Safety System

   University essay from KTH/Kommunikationsteori

   Author : Raul Quijada; [2011]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : The concept of “smart” cars or intelligent vehicles is presented as one of the most promising solutions to reduce the high mortality rate that occurs on the world’s roads nowadays. Besides, the recent publication of standards as the European Standard for Intelligent Transportation System  (ITS) or the international standard IEEE 802. READ MORE

3. 2. Evaluating driver distraction countermeasures

   University essay from Institutionen för datavetenskap

   Author : Rikard Karlsson; [2004]
   Keywords : Interdisciplinary studies; Driving Behavior; Accident Prevention; Attention; Distraction; Simulators; Eye Movements; TVÄRVETENSKAP;

   Abstract : Statistics showing that in-vehicle driver distraction is a major contributing cause in road accidents is presented. Driver distraction is defined building on the driving theory by Gibson and Crooks. The idea to use driver distraction countermeasures as a way of mitigating the effects of the driver distraction problem is then introduced. READ MORE

4. 3. Untripped SUV Rollover Detection and Prevention

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för reglerteknik

   Author : Björn Johansson; [2004]
   Keywords : Rollover; sport utility vehicle; vehicle dynamics; control allocation; convex optimization; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Untripped SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) rollovers are dangerous and possibly lethal accidents. This thesis address some issues in the detection and prevention of untripped SUV rollovers. Before a rollover can occur, the wheels on one side must lose road contact. The wheel lift-off situation is chosen as the critical situation to be avoided. READ MORE