NTL Record

Title Development of a Performance Specification for Camera/Video Imaging Systems on Heavy Vehicles - Final Report: Specifications
Record ID 51263
Personal Name
Creator
Wierwille, Walter W.; Schaudt, William A; Gupta, Santosh K; Spaulding, Jeremy M; Hanowski, Richard J.
Corporate Creator Virginia Tech Transportation Institute
Corporate
Contributor
United States. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Technology Division; United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Publisher United States. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Publication Date 20080701
Language English
Abstract This document provides revised final performance specifications for Camera/Video Imaging Systems (C/VISs) used in heavy vehicles. The specifications are based on a combination of analyses including driver needs and human factors, current and future video technology, systems analyses, focus groups, preliminary tests, and formal on-road tests. In these specifications C/VISs are divided into two categories: surrogates, which take the place of the essential side mirrors, and enhancements, which are all other applications. The specifications are written in three parts: an introductory section defining terms and stating general requirements, a section providing detailed specifications for two surrogate configuration concepts and nine enhancement concepts, and a section providing additional common detailed specifications. The specifications are intended to serve as a culmination of best approaches and practices for development of viable C/VISs. It is expected that if the specifications are followed, they will result in feasible and reasonably uniform implementation, thereby making the heavy vehicle driver's task more efficient. For background information and research justification of the specifications, the reader is referred to the companion final report, Development of a Performance Specification for Camera/Video Imaging Systems on Heavy Vehicles, DOT HS 810 960 (Wierwille, Schaudt, Spaulding, Gupta, Fitch, Wiegand, & Hanowski, 2007).
Rosap ID dot:17
Rosap URL https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/17
TRT Terms Heavy duty trucks; Motor carriers; In vehicle sensors; Trucking; Trucking safety; Video; Blind spots; Rearview mirrors; Mirrors; Visibility
Geographical
Coverage
United States
Resource type Tech Report
URL https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/51000/51200/51263/810958.pdf
Format PDF
Database NTL Digital Repository