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Development of a volumetric projection technique for the digital evaluation of field of view

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posted on 2013-07-26, 12:39 authored by Russell MarshallRussell Marshall, Steve SummerskillSteve Summerskill, Sharon CookSharon Cook
Current regulations for field of view requirements in road vehicles are defined by 2D areas projected on the ground plane. This paper discusses the development of a new software-based volumetric field of view projection tool and its implementation within an existing digital human modelling system. In addition, the exploitation of this new tool is highlighted through its use in a UK Department for Transport funded research project exploring the current concerns with driver vision. Focusing specifically on rearwards visibility in small and medium passenger vehicles, the volumetric approach is shown to provide a number of distinct advantages. The ability to explore multiple projections of both direct vision (through windows) and indirect vision (through mirrors) provides a greater understanding of the field of view environment afforded to the driver whilst still maintaining compatibility with the 2D projections of the regulatory standards. Practitioner Summary: Field of view requirements for drivers of road vehicles are defined by simplified 2D areas projected onto the ground plane. However, driver vision is a complex 3D problem. This paper presents the development of a new software-based 3D volumetric projection technique and its implementation in the evaluation of driver vision in small- and medium-sized passenger vehicles.

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MARSHALL, R., SUMMERSKILL, S. and COOK, S., 2013. Development of a volumetric projection technique for the digital evaluation of field of view. Ergonomics, 56 (9), pp.1437-1450.

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2013

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This article was published in the journal, Ergonomics [© Taylor & Francis] and the definitive version is available at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00140139.2013.815805

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0014-0139

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