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Jan Horn, Sören Kammel
Image-based Measurement of the 2D Speed Over Ground of Cars
Keywords: sideslip angle, speed over ground, image processing, Radon-transform, high speed camera
In automotive engineering information about the direction of motion in addition to the speed of a car is of uppermost importance. For example angle and magnitude of the velocity at the wheels represent a fundamental measurement when developing and adjusting chassis. Hence, in this article we present an optical and with it slip-free and contactless measurement scheme for the two dimensional speed over ground of cars. Based on partial sum images of a sequence of the moving road surface the velocity vector is measured by means of digital image processing. In addition to the measurement scheme itself a proposal for a self-assessment of the sensor is made. Furthermore, first experimental results measured during representative maneuvers in a test car are shown and discussed.
tm – Technisches Messen, Oldenbourg Wissenschaftsverlag
Print ISSN: 0171-8096
Volume: 74, 09/2007
Pages: 429 - 436