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Further Development of a Computer Simulation to Predict the Visibility Distance Provided by Headlamp Beams

Judith M. Becker, Rudolf G. Mortimer

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This report describes some extensions to a computer simulation program for the evaluation of headlamp beams in terms of visibility and glare of drivers. In particular the effects of glare of headlamps reflected in rearview mirrors, horizontal and vertical road curvature, and a glare discomfort index are incorporated. Those capabilities are illustrated. A listing of the program and a manual discribing its use are included as appendices.

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This report describes some extensions to a computer simulation program for the evaluation of headlamp beams in terms of visibility and glare of drivers. In particular the effects of glare of headlamps reflected in rearview mirrors, horizontal and vertical road curvature, and a glare discomfort index are incorporated. Those capabilities are illustrated. A listing of the program and a manual discribing its use are included as appendices.

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This report describes some extensions to a computer simulation program for the evaluation of headlamp beams in terms of visibility and glare of drivers. In particular the effects of glare of headlamps reflected in rearview mirrors, horizontal and vertical road curvature, and a glare discomfort index are incorporated. Those capabilities are illustrated. A listing of the program and a manual discribing its use are included as appendices.

Key concepts: Headlamp, Visibility, GLARE, Computer science, Curvature, Computer graphics (images), Luminance, Optics

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