Developing a Hazard Detection and Alert System to Prevent Incidents

The proposed project creates an economically viable, user-friendly, versatile, precise, and dependable hazard detection and alert system designed for the seamless integration of heavy fleet vehicles and work zone personnel nearby. This endeavor encompasses a comprehensive examination of extant commercial alert systems. The envisioned system is composed of a wearable proximity sensor for personnel, coupled with an in-vehicle, portable detection system, which is intended to promptly notify both workers and vehicle operators when the fleet vehicles are in motion or reversing, thereby mitigating the likelihood of work zone incidents. Furthermore, the project entails the execution of on-site assessments to gauge the effectiveness of the hazard detection and alert system in practical scenarios. A system maintenance strategy for the Missouri Department of Transportation forms an integral part of this initiative.