R&D of the 3rd Phase of an Autonomous Shadow Vehicle Prototype
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Financial Summary |
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| Suggested Contribution: | |
| Commitment Start Year: | |
| Commitment End Year: | 2002 |
| 100% SP&R Approval: | Not Requested |
| Commitments Required: | |
| Commitments Received: | |
| Estimated Duration Month: | |
| Waiver Requested: | No |
Contact Information |
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| Lead Study Contact(s): | Nathan Newell |
| nathan.newell@dot.ca.gov | |
| FHWA Technical Liaison(s): | Peter Hatzi |
| Phone: 202-366-8036 | |
Commitments by Organizations
| Organization | Year | Commitments | Technical Contact Name | Funding Contact Name | Contact Number | Email Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Department of Transportation | 1998 | $0.00 | ||||
| Minnesota Department of Transportation | 1998 | $0.00 |
Study Description
Objectives
This proposal concerns the safety of drivers of shadow vehicles that follow, at some prescribed distance, Caltrans lead maintenance vehicles. A shadow vehicle is used as a means of providing some protection of Caltrans roadway workers from other vehicles that are traveling on the adjacent roadway. Unfortunately, many shadow vehicle drivers have been critically injured or have lost their lives during freeway maintenance operations. (updated 7/7/01)
Comments
Just finishing completion. Final report is currently under review. Study worked out well. Developed an autonomous vehicle that was able to follow closely behind a lead vehicle at speeds up to 40 MPH. (2/5/02)
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R&D of the 3rd Phase of an Autonomous Shadow Vehicle Prototype
General Information |
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| Solicitation Number: | 210 |
| Status: | End Solicitation Phase |
| Date Posted: | Jul 01, 2002 |
| Last Updated: | Dec 16, 2011 |
| Solicitation Expires: | |
| Partners: | CA, MN |
| Lead Organization: | California Department of Transportation |
Financial Summary |
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| Suggested Contribution: | |
| Commitment Start Year: | |
| Commitment End Year: | 2002 |
| 100% SP&R Approval: | Not Requested |
| Commitments Required: | |
| Commitments Received: | |
Contact Information |
|
| Lead Study Contact(s): | Nathan Newell |
| nathan.newell@dot.ca.gov | |
| FHWA Technical Liaison(s): | Peter Hatzi |
| Phone: 202-366-8036 | |
Commitments by Organizations
| Agency | Year | Commitments | Technical Contact Name | Funding Contact Name | Contact Number | Email Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Department of Transportation | 1998 | $0.00 | ||||
| Minnesota Department of Transportation | 1998 | $0.00 |
Study Description
Objectives
This proposal concerns the safety of drivers of shadow vehicles that follow, at some prescribed distance, Caltrans lead maintenance vehicles. A shadow vehicle is used as a means of providing some protection of Caltrans roadway workers from other vehicles that are traveling on the adjacent roadway. Unfortunately, many shadow vehicle drivers have been critically injured or have lost their lives during freeway maintenance operations. (updated 7/7/01)
Comments
Just finishing completion. Final report is currently under review. Study worked out well. Developed an autonomous vehicle that was able to follow closely behind a lead vehicle at speeds up to 40 MPH. (2/5/02)
