题名: |
Historical Devdopment and Current Effectiveness of
Rear Lighting Systems |
作者: |
Moore, D.W. and Rumar, K. |
关键词: |
rear lifting, rear signaling, tail lamps, brake lamps,
turn signal lamps, history, effectiveness
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摘要: |
This report presents a historical account of the development of tear lighting systems. The account is based partly on a comprehensive review of the available documented sources. Various details of both technical developments and lighting standards ate covered. Then die tear end crash situation is discussed. It is noted that tear end crashes constitute a luge and increasing problem in present road traffic. This is followed an analysis of the various functions of rear signaling systems and the extent to which the present tear lamps accomplish those functions. In the final section, die tasks of the driver m car-following situations are discussed, followed by a listing of possible changes to rear signaling systems that could enhance die safety of road transportation. (The report contains 191 references.) |
报告类型: |
科技报告 |