5 – SITUATIONS WHERE OBSTACLES MAY NOT BE
DETECTED
Due to the obstacle's position, angle or size, the reflected signal may not reach the receiving sensor,
causing an inaccurate detection. See examples 1,2,3,4,5 and 6.
EXAMPLE No. 1
EXAMPLE No. 2
EXAMPLE No. 3
EXAMPLE No. 4
EXAMPLE No. 5
EXAMPLE No. 6
Low obstacles, i.e., kerb..
Complex environment: B and C will be
detected, but A won't be detected.
A
Distance A will be detected first, then the
distance B. However, if the obstacle is too
B
close, the A sensor couldn't carry out the
correct
detection will be carried out by the B
sensor.
B
When the vehicle approaches a glass wall
(or any other smooth surface) and it is
almost parallel
wall may not be detected as most of the
signals are reflected away.
When the vehicle approaches a smooth
slope, the slope may not be detected.
The system may not detect a small or
smooth round pole.
detection.
In
this
to the vehicle body, the
case
the
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