Autonomous Vehicles Operations
Severe weather negatively impacts the way AV sensors are able to perceive their surroundings. By monitoring weather conditions, AV's can improve operational efficiency, increase rider safety, and prevent damage and accidents.
Simulations show that an AV’s radar detection range is reduced by up to 55% under severe weather conditions such as heavy rainfall.
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Insight In this Dashboard
severity - 4 extreme
Stop Car: Extreme Fog
Regain control of car and consider detour. Visibility is extremely low and may severely limit the functionality of sensors and cameras. Ensure fog lights on.
severity - 2 moderate
Reduce Speed: Moderate Fog
Reduce car's speed. Visibility is low and may limit the functionality of sensors and cameras. Ensure fog lights on.
severity - 3 sever
Reduced Pavement Friction: Rain
Pavement friction is reduced due to rain. Sensor accuracy may be decreased due to low visibility and water. Reduce speed in order to avoid swerving.
severity - 4 extreme
High Risk: Icy Roads
Black ice can form in low temperatures with high humidity. These conditions may be invisible to the car sensors. Reduce speed and monitor conditions.
severity - 3 sever
Switch AC To Circulation Mode: Bad Air Quality
Close windows and switch AC to a circulation mode, un-healthy air quality expected.
severity - 4 extreme
Slow Down and Consider Reroute: Snow
Visibility is extremely low due to active snow and this can severely limit the functionality of sensors and cameras. Ensure fog lights on.
severity - 3 sever
Reduce Speed: High Winds
Reduce speed and watch out for un-expected debris on road.
severity - 4 extreme
Consider Rerouting: Lightning Risk
Try to find a route that avoids the storm. Alternatively, wait out the storm in a safe location. Monitor lightning activity, motion, directionality and speed 15 and 30 minutes into the future, based on distance from location.