Recognition of the traffic conditions with onboard sensors. (6th January 2009)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chen, Jian; Benmimoun, Ahmed
• Is Part Of: International journal of vehicle information and communication systems. Volume 1:Number 3/4(2008)
• Page Start: 320
• Page End: 333
• Publication Date: 2009-01-06
• Subjects: advanced driver assistance systems -- onboard sensors -- PELOPS -- traffic conditions -- traffic density -- traffic quality -- traffic simulation -- traffic volume -- vehicle information -- vehicle sensors; Automobiles -- Electronic equipment -- Periodicals; 629.27
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1471-0242

Abstract

Real time recognition of traffic conditions could be applied as the basis for diverse driver assistance systems to adapt driving strategy. In this paper, different conditions in highway traffic are defined and recognised by an algorithm working with only vehicle onboard sensors. This algorithm is firstly developed and validated in the traffic simulation programme PELOPS and then implemented in an experimental vehicle. Simulation and real road tests show that this algorithm is capable of recognising diverse traffic conditions precisely.