[...]... depended upon in Asia and Europe to promote intelligent vehicles This also provides him an excellent viewpoint from which to write such a comprehensive overview of intelligent vehicle activities Intelligent Vehicle Technology and Trends covers the topic from various angles Starting with major goals and visions, the book gives a perspective as to how Intelligent Vehicles fit into the picture.This is followed... appropriately allocates functionality between the driver and the supporting technology 1.2 Definition of Intelligent Vehicles Because the term Intelligent Vehicles” is somewhat generic, a definition is in order for the purposes of this book Simply put, IV systems sense the driving environment and provide information or vehicle control to assist the driver in optimal vehicle operation IV systems operate at the... traction control, and electronic stability control are examples of such systems 1.3 Overview of Chapters Intelligent Vehicle Technology and Trends is intended to provide an overview of developments in the IV domain for engineers, researchers, government officials, and 4 Introduction others interested in this technology Readers will gain a broad perspective as to the overall set of activities and research... programs and strategies Government-sponsored programs in the Asia-Pacific region, Europe (pan-European and national), and the United States (federal and state) are discussed • Chapter 5 examines the stance of the vehicle industry with respect to IV systems The philosophies and key priorities of both vehicle manufacturers and major suppliers are discussed to provide both a “reality check” and a context... 2000” proposed a National Initiative and set the stage for what was then named IVHS (Intelligent Vehicle Highway Systems) One of the early goals of IVHS was to show the world that it was in fact possible to greatly enhance safety and efficiency of land transportation using advanced technology A large-scale demonstration of this technology was presented to experts and the public in 1997 along the I-15... Cooperative (meaning cooperation with Infrastructure) Systems and leads on to what a decade ago seemed impossible to imagine for many, and that is automated vehicles The book concludes with chapters addressing what is needed other than technology itself to make Intelligent Vehicles a reality Knowing the past and present will provide a better understanding of the “trajectory” of events into the future.This... worldwide; the functionality of IV systems and their underlying technology; the market introductions and deployment prospects; the user, customer, and societal issues; and the author’s prognosis for the future rollout of products and integrated vehicle- highway systems The book opens with “big picture” considerations, introduces the major players in the IV domain, and then addresses key functional areas... (ADAS), product 1.2 Definition of Intelligent Vehicles 3 introductions continue and R&D is in full swing for even more advanced systems The net result is that we are beginning to see systems within cars, buses, and trucks that are capable of sensing dangerous situations and responding appropriately in circumstances where the driver is not Intelligent vehicles are a reality, and they will steadily become... overall IV domain and some observations on the part of the author Intelligent Vehicle Technology and Trends endeavors to provide a thorough treatment of the topic, yet it is not intended to be completely comprehensive The book is intended to provide perspective and, for readers new to the field, to provide a “jumping-off point” for deeper investigations Projects described are illustrative, and, regrettably,... brought forth by the designers of these intelligent vehicle systems, as well as those who somehow manage to bring them to xv xvi Preface and Acknowledgments market as affordable and user-friendly products My hat is off to the genius and creativity of these scientists, engineers, software developers, and business managers, whom I am also glad to count as my colleagues and friends In particular, I am very . Data Bishop, Richard Intelligent vehicle technology and trends. —(Artech House intelligent transportation systems library) 1. Intelligent Vehicle Highway Systems. overview of intelligent vehicle activities. Intelligent Vehicle Technology and Trends covers the topic from various angles. Starting with major goals and visions,