论文信息 - The Development of a Direct Vision Standard for Trucks in London Using a Volumetric Approach

The Development of a Direct Vision Standard for Trucks in London Using a Volumetric Approach

This paper presents research performed on behalf of Transport for London which has defined a direct vision standard (DVS) for trucks. The research has been conducted against a background of over representation of trucks being involved in accidents with vulnerable road users (VRUs), and the premise that the reliance upon indirect vision contributes to accidents. 52 vehicle configurations have been modelled using CAD data from manufacturers, and 3D scan data. The methodology utilizes volumetric projection of the field of view of the virtual driver via the windows. This projection is intersected with an assessment volume (AV). The comparison metric is the volume of the AV that can be seen by the virtual driver. This is correlated with VRU visibility simulations. The technique has been validated by manufacturers and will come into force in London in 2020. Vehicles that don’t meet a minimum threshold will be required to fit extra safety equipment.

Stephen J. Summerskill | Russell Marshall | Abby Paterson | Anthony Eland

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