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Mining Publication: Recommendations for Testing Radar-Based Collision Warning Systems on Heavy Equipment
Keywords: Haulage vehicles Proximity detection Warning equipment
Original creation date: May 2002
Authors: TM Ruff
Report of Investigations - May 2002
Download PDF Document (3.03 MB)
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20021973
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2002-135, NIOSH Report of Investigations 9657, 2002 May; :1-17
Researchers at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health are investigating technologies that could be used to detect objects, small vehicles, and pedestrian workers that may be in the blind areas of haulage equipment used in mining construction. A detection system that warns the equipment operator that there is an obstacle nearby could prevent collisions and save many lives each year. One popular technology for collision warning systems is radar. Several different types of radar have been tested in the laboratory and on mining equipment. Early in the study, questions arose concerning the best way to test radar systems. Many factors affect the performance of radar, including the size, shape, and composition of the object that is to be detected: the height of the radar antenna(s); and the relative motion of the radar system and/or object. This report discusses several different test procedures and test targets and recommends methods to determine how effective a radar system will be in detecting a person near heavy equipment.
Image of publication Recommendations for Testing Radar-Based Collision Warning Systems on Heavy EquipmentReport of Investigations - May 2002
Download PDF Document (3.03 MB)
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20021973
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2002-135, NIOSH Report of Investigations 9657, 2002 May; :1-17
See Also
An Active Proximity Warning System for Surface and Underground Mining Applications
Design of Surface Mine Haulage Roads - a Manual
Engineering Considerations and Selection Criteria for Proximity Warning Systems for Mining Operations
Ergonomic and Existing Seat Designs Compared on Underground Mine Haulage Vehicles
Innovative Safety Interventions: Feasibility of Using Intelligent Video for Machinery Applications
Monitoring Blind Spots: A Major Concern for Haul Trucks
A Performance Evaluation of Two Overhead Power Line Proximity Warning Devices
Recommendations for Evaluating & Implementing Proximity Warning Systems on Surface Mining Equipment
Test Results of Collision Warning Systems for Surface Mining Dump Trucks
Test Results of Collision Warning Systems on Off-Highway Dump Trucks: Phase 2
Page last reviewed: September 21, 2012
Page last updated: September 21, 2012
Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program
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