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Overview of an Innovative Collision Avoidance Technology for Commercial Vehicles

Overview of an Innovative Collision Avoidance Technology for Commercial Vehicles. Prepared by Kentucky Transportation Center September 2011. “Coverhaul18” System. GSYS Military Products, LLC. Technology driven company located in Bowling Green, KY

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Overview of an Innovative Collision Avoidance Technology for Commercial Vehicles

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  1. Overview of an Innovative Collision Avoidance Technology for Commercial Vehicles Prepared by Kentucky Transportation Center September2011 “Coverhaul18” System

  2. GSYS Military Products, LLC • Technology driven company located in Bowling Green, KY • Developed a Driver Warning, Communication, and Heavy Vehicle Lighting System • For Combat Vehicles and Commercial Use

  3. Coverhaul18 Technology In-cab display unit Marker Light & Sensor

  4. System Capabilities/Features • Collision Avoidance Technology – alerts driver to presence of objects in the vehicle’s “blind spots.” • System provides wrap-around coverage—detects objects beside or behind the vehicle.

  5. System Capabilities/Features • Different colored lights indicate the distance from the vehicle to the object. • Within 15 feet – green light • Within 10 feet – yellow light • Within 5 feet – red light • If preferred by user, display can be incorporated into side-view mirrors.

  6. System Installation • Ultrasonic sensors are built into standard marker lights. • Sensors can be installed on the tractor, trailer, or both.

  7. System Installation • Installation is as simple as replacing existing marker lights with new marker lights that have integrated sensors. • Display device is installed in truck cab. • No new wiring is required—sensors use existing truck electrical wiring to communicate with display device.

  8. System Testing • System is currently installed on four commercial fleet tractor-trailers. • Has been on these vehicles for an average of 18 months. • User feedback has been positive. • Has also been tested on a transit vehicle at Western Kentucky University. • Also being tested on two military vehicles.

  9. Proposed Technology Evaluation • The Kentucky Transportation Center (KTC) has developed a draft work plan for evaluating the Coverhaul18 technology. • Anticipated one-year evaluation • Anticipated cost less than $100K • Evaluation will address the following questions: • How well does the system work? Does it do what it was designed to do? • What are the benefits and costs associated with the system? • What enhancements could be made to the system to increase its value and maximize safety benefits? • KTC is currently trying to identify a source of funding for this evaluation.

  10. Potential Applications • Commercial Fleet Vehicles • Currently installed on four units • Military Vehicles • Testing has been performed • Two units have been ordered for installation on military vehicles overseas • Transit Vehicles • Has been tested on one vehicle • State DOT Fleet Vehicles • Currently in discussions with Kentucky Transportation Cabinet • School Buses • Currently exploring this possibility.

  11. Thank you! • For more information, contact: Jennifer Walton, PE Kentucky Transportation Center jwalton@engr.uky.edu 859-257-7239

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