Introduction, driver support systems – driver information, driver perception, driver convenience, driver monitoring. Vehicle support systems – general vehicle control, collision avoidance, vehicle status monitoring
Global positioning systems, geographical information systems, navigation systems, automotive vision system, road recognition, driver assistance systems, Lane warning System
Airbags, seat belt tightening system, collision warning systems, child lock, anti lock braking systems. Center Lock, smart card system, number plate coding
Active suspension systems, Hill Assist System, power steering,Collapsible and tiltable steering column, power windows& electronically adjustable mirrors
Cruise Control, Adaptive cruise control, adaptive noise control, anti spin regulation, traction control systems, cylinder cut- off technology
Reference Book:
1. Heinz Heisler, “Advanced Vehicle Technology”, second edition, Butterworth – Heinemann, New York, 2002 2. William B Riddens, “Understanding Automotive Electronics”, 5thedition, Butter worth Heinemann Woburn, 1998
Text Book:
1. Ljubo Vlacic, Michel Parent and Fumio Harashima, “Intelligent Vehicle Technologies”, Butterworth-Heinemann publications, Oxford, 2001 2. Ronald K Jurgen, “Navigation and Intelligent Transportation Systems – Progress in Technology”, Automotive Electronics Series, SAE, USA, 1998