Automotive Sensory Systems

ISBN-13: 9780412458804 / Angielski / Twarda / 1993 / 377 str.

Christopher Nwagboso; C. Nwagboso

Opis

The rapidly growing need for mobility has brought with it a major challenge for improvement in the operation and utilization of automotive systems. The economical, environmental and safety constraints imposed by the increase in the number of road vehicles and subsequent government policies also require substantial product development through the application of infor mation technology. This involves the enhancement of vehicle informatics and telematic systems with additional sensors and systems. The advance in the design and development of automotive sensory systems is so rapid that there is urgent need for the experts involved in the technology to work together to provide a reference book for the engineer of today and tomorrow. This motivated me to spend two years researching the topics and the basis on which such a book should be written. The result is the present compilation of the work of international experts on the state-of-the-art in the field of automotive sensory systems. Thus, a unique collection has been created for the reference of all those concerned with, or interested in, the design and development of modern, safe and intelligent vehicles. Although this book is intended for engineers, managers, scientists, academicians and policy makers, students should also find it valuable. To meet the requirements of students the basics are explained in simple terms; however, it is hoped that others will appreciate this approach, since most of us are well aware that gaps remain in our knowledge of the elements of our profession."

Spis treści

Part One: Automotive sensors. Introduction to automotive sensory systems. Sensors in automobile applications. Part Two: Powerplant and transmission. Development of non-contacting capacitive torque sensor and system for vehicle application. Sensors and systems for crankshaft position measurement. Integrated sensors and control system for engines using gaseous fuels. Part Three: Vehicle ride and comfort. Automotive accelerometers for vehicle ride and comfort applications. A low cost multimode fibre optic gyrometer for automotive applications. Part Four: Security and safety systems. Development of Toyota air bag sensor and system. Sensor techniques using image processing for driver behaviour study. Part Five: Driver and occupant information systems. Development of dashboard information display system for automotive vehicles. Part Six: Vehicle navigation and communication. Autonomous vehicle guidance using laser range imagery. Vision systems for vehicle guidance. Beacon-vehicle link in the 1-10 Ghz frequency range. Part Seven: Sensors and systems in automotive manufacture. A perspective on machine vision at Rover Cars Group. Part Eight: Smart sensors and systems. Intelligent sensors for vehicles. Development of intelligent sensor technology in Japan.