Determining When an Object Enters the Headlight Beam Pattern of a Vehicle

Authors

• Jeffrey Muttart - CrashSafetyResearch.com
• Wade D. Bartlett - Mechanical Forensics Engineering Services LLC
• Chris D. Kauderer - Kauderer & Associates
• Grant L. Johnston - Grant Johnston Consulting Engineers
• Matthew R. E. Romoser - University of Massachusetts
• Jan Unarski - Institute of Forensic Research
• Daniel Barshinger - Quest Engineering & Failure Analysis Inc.

Topic

• Headlamps
• Vehicle drivers
• Cartography
• Research and development
• Roads and highways
• Crashes

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