Investigation of the performance of backing cameras on NHDOT maintenance vehicles.
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2011-02-01
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Edition:Final report.
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Abstract:This report details the trial use of backing cameras at the New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT). Several NHDOT
plow routes require the plow vehicles to perform multiple backing maneuvers. Other day-to-day operations entail backing in conditions where
sight conditions are never ideal. Seven vehicles were equipped with backing cameras and drivers were interviewed after approximately one
year of camera use. The majority of the drivers viewed the cameras as a useful tool for safety; however the installation configurations often
compromised the full effectiveness of the cameras. The knowledge gained through this investigation resulted in recommendations for
improved camera placement and system configurations that would enhance the effectiveness of this technology for future maintenance
operations.
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