题名: |
Evaluation of Current Technologies and Dvelopment of Novel Techniques for Detection of Obstacles Buried in Snow. |
作者: |
Donecker, S. M.; Lasky, T. A.; Ravani, B.; Yen, K. S. |
关键词: |
Buried Objects; Detection; Guardrails; Highway Maintenance; Program Evaluation; Radar; Range Finders; Roads; Safety; Snow; Snow Plow; Technology Assessment; Vehicle Control Systems |
摘要: |
This report documents the research project 'Evaluation of Current Technologies and Development of Novel Techniques for Detection of Obstacles Buried in Snow,' performed in response to a California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Request for Proposals (RFP). The project's goal was the development of a radar system to detect obstacles obscured by deep snow, and to provide range information for guardrails under snowbanks. After the project started, the need for such a system was re-evaluated by Caltrans end users and management, and it was determined that such a system would not currently be cost-beneficial. In response, research work performed in one quarter, which included the development of complete architecture and high-level system design, as well as preliminary detailed system design. The report also provides further information on the motivation and history of the project. |
报告类型: |
科技报告 |