A Survey of Mid-Level Driving Simulators

Weir, David H.; Clark, Allen J.

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“…According to the classification found in literature (Weir [9]), the simulator belongs to medium class static group. The major components of the simulator include: the vehicle's cabin, the display system, the screen and the control system.…”

Section: Description Of the Driving Simulatormentioning

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Pilot study of visibility level with the use of a driving simulator

Zalesińska¹

2015

Int. J. DNE

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The visibility of obstacles in the road is one of the decisive factors impacting road safety. The difficulty in spotting an obstacle in the road and in evaluating its effect on driving depends on such factors as: lighting conditions on the road and its vicinity, the obstacle's geometric and photometric properties, conditions of observation of objects and the driver's psychomotor function. The obstacle visibility tests were performed using a car driving simulator built in the laboratory of the Poznan University of Technology. The article describes the testing procedure and the visibility level tests results obtained in the driving simulator. The analysis of the obtained results has been performed and the possible use of a driving simulator to test the visibility of obstacles and the driver's visual performance has been verified.

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Section: Description Of the Driving Simulatormentioning

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Pilot study of visibility level with the use of a driving simulator

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2015

Int. J. DNE

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“…There are also several truck driver training simulators in England (Transportation Research Laboratory, Crowthorne), Sweden (Swedish Road and Traffic Research Institute, Likoping), Switzerland (Oerlikon-Contraves, Zorich), France (Thomas -CSF, Cergy Pontoise), and Germany (AZTEC Gmbh & Co., Dortmund and Atlas Elektronik Gmbh, Bremen) (Robbins, 1996). Weir and Clark (1995) , and the Shibaura Institute of Technology in Japan. The UMTRI driving simulator also fits in this category (Green and Olson, 1989).…”

Section: Low-level Simulationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…From the perspective of studying driver behavior, these simulators are useful for addressing the effects of alcohol and drugs, aging factors, fatigue, mental I workload, emotional state, vigilance, personality factors, physical and mental deficiencies, other medical conditions, risk taking proclivity, training programs, regulations and warning s, instructions and other procedural factors. In addition, these simulators are used to evaluate detection and recognition of roadway and environment variables (such as signs, pedestrians, and obstacles) (Weir and Clark, 1995). The UMTRI simulator has been used for studying the effectiveness of alertness devices, detection of brake lamps by distance and type, driver preference for secondary controls, glare sources on discomfort ratings, and several others relating to instrument panels and driving controls (Green and Olson, 1989).…”

Section: Low-level Simulationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…It provides a controlled environment to prevent risks associated with training or testing in actual traffic, and it eliminates extraneous events (e.g., unexpected vehicle movement) that would affect the training/testing protocol. Potential uses for driving simulation devices include human factors research; development and evaluation of training, screening, certification, and licensing systems; and highway and automobile design and design evaluation (Weir and Clark, 1995;Evans, 1991). Today's driving simulation devices range in complexity and cost depending on the application.…”

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“…In summary, today's driving simulators range in complexity from low-level, part-task simulators, which use a personal computer or graphics workstation, CRTs, customized interfaces, and maybe a simple cab and controls, to mid and high-level simulators which have complex system architecture (component computer processing platforms, real time operational mode, and data communication protocols), visual image generators (large screen graphical display to portray the out-of-the-window roadway environment), motion systems [actuators, attitude (tilt and yaw), or 6 degree of freedom hexapod], cab (complete or modified car body with relatively complete interior), vehicle dynamics (for response to steering, brake, and accelerator inputs), and a data acquisition system (Weir and Clark, 1995).…”

Section: Driving Simulationmentioning

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This project examined the feasibility of using existing simulation and other electronic device technology with the potential for the safety training of novice drivers. Project activities included: a literature review; site visits and telephone inquiries to software and hardware firms; a workshop with a panel of experts; a task report with recommendations for training applications and platforms; and a final report.It was found that current driver training products geared for the PC primarily focus on knowledge-based training applications; and have limited simulation and interactivity characteristics. The gaming world uses more dynamic and realistic scenarios and has greater driving function-related interactivity, but has significantly greater development and proprietary concerns. Most driving simulators are primarily used for research and training; and due to their high cost, and limited accessibility are not applicable for the tr aining intended under the scope of this project.Recommendations are provided for training elements, software and hardware applications, and research needs. The most amenable training elements for novice drivers include hazard anticipation, visual scanning behavior, foveal/peripheral visual performance, and knowledge elements. Other training elements considered include peripheral visual performance, performance degradation, and speed and headway choice. Several programming languages, packages, and pre-production storyboard software packages are available to use in development. The most practical device to use for development and training is the IBM-compatible PC, because of its versatility, cost, accessibility, and popularity. Research should focus on human factors issues relating to trainee feedback and evaluation, criterion, incentives, incidental learning, transfer-of training, and non-driving-related and strategic learning. Research needs to address fidelity and scope of simulation for motion and visual systems; and to better understand network training applications across remote locations.

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