摘要: |
This project was performed to develop guidelines for the interface design of in-vehicle crash avoidance warnings and to begin the process of filling some of the data gaps exposed during that definition process. It did not have the objective of designing some specific device or system. Rather, it had the more general perspective of identifying the common issues for the range of potential devices, supporting integration and compatibility among multiple types of devices, and promoting compatibility among alternative products for a given warning situation. In support of these objectives, the project conducted critical analyses, developed preliminary guidelines, and conducted new empirical research on selected issues. In additon to the guidelines, a series of experiments was conducted, centering around two issues: (1) the characteristics of effective acoustic alarms for crash avoidance warnings; and (2) features of effective backup warning devices. The present report provides a brief overview of project activities, and references the interim documents that provide full detail. It also presents a set of human factors recommendations for backup warning systems. |