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“The cure for the common convoy.” Jon Howard, Stephen Kerschner, Austen Haines, Collin Goodruff
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Develop a method to detect and avoid obstacles while maintaining formation. Define technique to be utilized Display warning and suggested collision avoidance method to driver. Detect on-coming traffic and factor into decision process.
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Based on Simplicity Utilizes Multi-use Technology Comparatively Inexpensive Allows for Easy Black-Out Maneuverability
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Mid-Range Radar 10m to 50m detection Range Live Satellite Feed Laptop with integrated display. IR 360 Thermal Imager + Night Vision
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IR 360 Thermal Imager Long range Germanium FLIR optics CCTV camera Image intensified generation 3 night vision camera IR 360 Thermal Imager Range: Human Sized Object 4.5 km
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Color Infrared ImageWhite Hot Infrared Image Generation 3 Night Vision
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Laptop Screen Divided
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Camera mounted in center with two needed antennas for radar. IR-360 Camera Radar Antenna
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50km/hr = 13.89m/s Time to react: 50m/13.98meters per second = 3.6 seconds to react Turning Time = 2.5 seconds This leaves 1.1 seconds to relay orders Stopping time is 8.86 seconds at 50km/hr
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Material Cost- Mid Range Radar x3 = $1,500,000 Thermal/Night Vision Camera = 21,000 Headsets x3 = $1,600 Laptop x3 =$6,000 Total Material Cost = $1,528,600 Labor Cost- Projected Time To Install = 8 hours per vehicle x2 Technicians per vehicle at $30/hr x3 total vehicles =$1440 +test cost of $2,880 =5760 Total Basic Cost= $1,534,360 X1.3 Total Cost = $1,994,668 Price per Vehicle=$664,889.34
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Simple and Highly Effective Incorporates Several Different Technologies into One Heads Up Display Allows for Blackout Maneuverability Can Detect Long Range
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