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原文传递 VEHICLE SAFETY: TRANSIT BUSES AND GARBAGE TRUCKS.

题名：	VEHICLE SAFETY: TRANSIT BUSES AND GARBAGE TRUCKS.
作者：	McNeil-S
关键词：	Automated-pick-up; Automation-; Computers-; Control-systems; Economic-analysis; Garbage-trucks; In-vehicle-sensors; Performance-based-specifications; Side-collisions; Software-; Solid-waste-collection; Special-purpose-trucks; Transit-buses; Vehicle-safety; Warning-systems
摘要：	This paper presents the results from two projects undertaken at Carnegie Mellon University. The first explores the automation of solid waste collection vehicles. The second is developing side collision warning systems for buses and is an ongoing project. The application of highway automation technologies, particularly vehicle based sensors, software, hardware, and control, to solid waste collection vehicles is timely. Such vehicle automation is likely to be beneficial to workers, drivers, equipment owners and operators, and the general public as it does not replace operators but focuses on improved safety. The end result is fewer accidents. Interviews with driver and equipment manufacturers and anecdotal evidence are used to explore the opportunities, benefits, and costs related to automation, particularly for automated pick-up. Research and development related to side collision warning systems has been directed at light vehicles and long-haul trucks. In this paper, the author presents evidence that supports the hypothesis that the side collision warning systems for transit buses are very different, as they must focus on detecting pedestrians. Data analysis, driver interviews, a review of relevant literature, and an evaluation of existing systems are presented. Based on the results of this preliminary research, a plan for developing a performance specification for a side collision warning system for buses is presented. The relevance of this technology to solid waste collection vehicles is also explored. Preliminary economic analysis suggests that side collision warning systems and automated pick-up are worthwhile investments.
总页数：	Conference Title: Mid-Continent Transportation Symposium 2000. Location: Ames, Iowa. Sponsored by: Iowa State University
报告类型：	科技报告