DEVELOPING A PROTOTYPE OF A SMART-LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR ISOLATED RURAL INTERSECTIONS

Authors

• Vinod Vasudevan
• Mohammad Heidari Kapourchali

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Description

Rural intersections are high-risk locations for road users. Particularly, during the nighttime, lower traffic volumes make it difficult for drivers to discern an intersection despite traffic signs. The lack of alertness may lead to severe crashes. An effective way to reduce the likelihood of crashes at isolated intersections is to warn road users of the intersection in advance. A smart-lighting system can detect approaching vehicles using sensors and transmit this information to a receiver to illuminate the intersection. By deploying a demand-responsive light, it is expected that the system will provide adequate warning to road users, both motorized and non-motorized. This report documents the development and deployment of a smart-lighting system at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA).

Publication Date

3-30-2022

Keywords

road safety, active safety systems, road lighting, rural intersections

Recommended Citation

Vasudevan, Vinod and Kapourchali, Mohammad Heidari, "DEVELOPING A PROTOTYPE OF A SMART-LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR ISOLATED RURAL INTERSECTIONS" (2022). CSET Project Reports. 24.
https://scholarworks.alaska.edu/uaf_cset_project_reports/24

Handle

http://hdl.handle.net/11122/12927