The dynamic interaction between driver and vehicle as well as between the road and the vehicle are factors that influence how safely a vehicle can be driven. This means passively through the impact of vibrations on the driver’s performance ability (in the form of visual acuity, sense of balance, alertness, etc) and actively through how demanding it is for the driver to manage control over the vehicle.
Research reports show that there is insufficient knowledge in this field, and existing evaluation methods, such as ISO 2631 have serious shortcomings. The aim of this project is then to study the relationship between excitation, vehicle response and driver perception in heavy vehicles in order to develop better measurement and evaluation procedures for both vehicles and roads.
Project budget: SEK 5.2 million
whereof state subsidy: SEK 3.0 million (SRA 3.0 million)
University / Institute: SEK 2.6 million
Partners: Scania CV (applicant), SRA Consulting Services, Stockholm Royal Institute of Technology