Researchers propose a vision-based warning system for the maintenance personnel working on short-term construction sites. Traditional solutions use passive protection, like setting up traffic cones, … [Read more...] about Vision-Based Warning System for Maintenance Personnel on Short-Term Roadwork Site
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Real-Time Monitoring of Work-at-Height Safety Hazards in Construction Sites Using Drones and Deep Learning
The construction field is considered one of the most dangerous industries. Accidents and fatalities take place on a daily basis in construction projects. Globally, different levels of government have … [Read more...] about Real-Time Monitoring of Work-at-Height Safety Hazards in Construction Sites Using Drones and Deep Learning
Effects of Cooperative Vehicle Infrastructure System on Driver’s Attention––a Simulator Study on Work Zone
To clarify the effect of the cooperative vehicle infrastructure system (CVIS) application on drivers’ visual performance, a total of 37 drivers were recruited to drive the simulated roadway in a … [Read more...] about Effects of Cooperative Vehicle Infrastructure System on Driver’s Attention––a Simulator Study on Work Zone
Effects of Cooperative Vehicle Infrastructure System on Driver’s Visual and Driving Performance Based on Cognition Process
This study explores the influence of cooperative vehicle infrastructure system (CVIS) on the driver’s visual and driving performance. Taking the work zone as an example, a driving simulation … [Read more...] about Effects of Cooperative Vehicle Infrastructure System on Driver’s Visual and Driving Performance Based on Cognition Process
Simulation of Roadside LiDAR Applications: A Smart Work Zone Case Study
Light detection and ranging (LiDAR) have the capability to detect 360-degree surrounding objects with high accuracy (centimeter level), high frequency (a tenth of a second), and long measuring … [Read more...] about Simulation of Roadside LiDAR Applications: A Smart Work Zone Case Study
A Guide to Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Near Signalized/Unsignalized Intersections
The objective of this document is to assist transportation engineers and traffic control professionals in improving their knowledge on safety and operations of work zones in the immediate vicinity of … [Read more...] about A Guide to Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Near Signalized/Unsignalized Intersections