Short Range Radar System for Automotive Applications

Abstract

The number of cars in Europe is increasing, leading to a higher traffic density. The average age of drivers is increasing consistent with demographics of the total European population. Every second accident involving vehicles is related to traffic situations in which faster reaction of the driver could have mitigate crash consequences. So, there is an increased need and appreciation for obstacle detection that operate at day and night.

The industry has responded to the European Commission programs and has developed new, efficient 24GHz Short Range Radar (SRR) solutions for Road Safety and Intelligent Transport Systems. Further the new 24GHz Radar system is an essential “building block” of the EU Project RESPONSE. Herein included is a new generation of active safety systems and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems as well as passive safety. These systems will take into account not only the driver and the vehicle but also the environment of the vehicle. The task to finalize the regulatory issues soon is important to get the technology started.