Increased Understanding of Driver Visibility Requirements
Project Information
Project ID:
FHWA-PROJ-07-0028
Project Abstract:
This research project will develop a hybrid human/computer model of the quantity and quality of visual information needed to navigate certain curves in the roadway safely and effectively at night.
Goals:
- Develop knowledge regarding human visual requirements for nighttime driving.
- Initiate development of a model of driver visual requirements and performance that can be used to evaluate the adequacy of a roadway scene.
Research HUB ID:
2276
Project Status:
Completed
Project Funding Amount (Contract Award Amount):
$1,546,593.00
Start Date:
End Date:
Public Access Plan:
No
FHWA Program Area:
- Exploratory Advanced Research
Fiscal Year / AMRP Program / AMRP Activity:
- FY 2002-2022 / Exploratory Advanced Research
FHWA Activity:
- Roadway Departure
AMRP = Annual Modal Research Plan
Contact Information
First Name:
Carl
Last Name:
Andersen
Phone Number:
(202) 493-3045
Email Address:
Team:
Operations Research and Development Technical Direction
Office:
Office of Safety and Operations Research and Development
Office Code:
HRSO-03
Management Organizations
Sponsor Organization
Organization Role:
Sponsor Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Research, Development and Technology - Office of Safety and Operations Research and Development
Deliverables
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