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Driving with HID Headlamps: A Review of Research Findings
Technical Paper
2003-01-0295
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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Abstract
High-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps have several advantages over tungsten-halogen headlamps, including greater light efficiency (lumens per watt) and longer life. However, from the safety point of view, the primary attraction of HID headlamps is that, because they produce more total light, they have the potential to provide more useful illumination to the driver. At the same time, there are concerns with the effects of HID illumination on perception of the colors of important objects and glare to oncoming traffic. This paper reviews research evidence that we have accumulated over the past 14 years concerning the potential benefits and drawbacks associated with the use of HID headlighting. We conclude that the evidence strongly supports the use of well-designed HID headlamps.
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Sivak, M., Flannagan, M., Schoettle, B., and Adachi, G., "Driving with HID Headlamps: A Review of Research Findings," SAE Technical Paper 2003-01-0295, 2003, https://doi.org/10.4271/2003-01-0295.Also In
SAE 2003 Transactions Journal of Passenger Cars - Mechanical Systems
Number: V112-6; Published: 2004-09-15
Number: V112-6; Published: 2004-09-15
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