Design Theory for Speed Control Based on Visual Rhythm for Long Stretches of Freeway

Abstract:

This paper analyzed the expressive form and the formation principle of driver’s visual rhythm in the process of driving. Combined with the design model for speed control in straight line section, it proposed the design theory for speed control for long stretches of freeway by using the feature of visual rhythm. Using the 3Ds MAX, the video simulating car moving process on the long stretches of freeway was made in which visual rhythm was a key manipulative parameter. The SSES (Stimulation of Subjectively Equal Speed) was the index of this simulation experiment. Seven males and three females took part in the experiments. The demonstration experiment indicated that the design theory based on visual rhythm can ensure participants regularly maintain a high SSES.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 178-181)
• Pages: 2586-2590
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.178-181.2586
• Online since: May 2012
• Authors: Zi Pei Zhang, Shun Ying Zhu, Hong Wang, Bing Liu
• Keywords: Long Stretches of Freeway, Speed Control, Visual Rhythm

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