Federal Government of the United States (U.S.) continues to study new technologies to communicate with each other every car possible it is also known as a "vehicle to vehicle communication" (V2V). Vehicles communicate with wireless connection while on the highway and inform the driver for the situation and current conditions on the road. The goal is to prevent collisions.
This program will be launched next August in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to help the federal government to ensure, whether this technology which has been tried for 10 years will continue to be developed or stopped until right here.
Wireless Connections
The basic idea is to equip a car with a radio that can send 10 messages a second into the vehicle in the vicinity. The system works like Wireless Connection. Furthermore, each car will be equipped with a receiver, the signals are interpreted to be changed in order to give warning to the driver.
Hypothetically, the system works as follows: If you're driving and there are other cars around but not seen (blind spot), the vehicle will send a signal to clarify his position.
Furthermore, the car radio will receive the signal and activate the warning lights (flashing) or a sound to warn you not to move the path. Experts say this technology could help prevent rear-end collisions, side and other positions.
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Department of Transportation (DOT) United States expects this technology can make major changes in highway safety issues. During these attempts have been made to make the streets of America is no longer a place where people become victims of reproductive age.
Based on the data, from 2005 to 2009, the number of fatal car crashes accidents fell 20 percent because of manufacturers already equip the car with the latest safety systems. Further, collisions are the leading cause of death of childbearing age, from 5 to 34 years.
The Federal Government has contracted the University of Michigan to conduct this trial for a year. Trials using the 2800 cars, trucks and buses equipped with V2V technology and followed eight car manufacturers.
Infrastructure
Described, V2V technology can affect local governments prepare for highway infrastructure. Because the traffic signal (light) can be changed (the duration of the on-off) and is determined by the volume of vehicles on the highway. For this, local governments have to change or improve the infrastructure if you want to utilize this technology.
"The federal government will work closely with the manufacturer of traffic control," said Shelley Row, Director of the U.S. DOT to address the "Intelligent Transportation System Joint Program Office". But the central and local government, do not have to change the rules of the road to accommodate this technology.
"If this technology is adopted, there will be a big change. The new vehicle is to be equipped with this technology. For the old vehicle, installing add-ons can be purchased as a product and after-market, "said Row.
It is expected that some new cars have been equipped with video cameras and radar will support this program. Nevertheless, the election is considered more practical radio.
"It's cheaper and acceptable to society," said Row. Concerns that arise, how to identify vehicles that may turn off the transmitters because it does not work.
"We have not designed a system that is used in accordance with the regulations," added Shelley Row!
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