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[Spridgets] Tomorrows Technology - What the future has in store.....

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Subject: [Spridgets] Tomorrows Technology - What the future has in store.....
From: "Guy R Day" <grday@btinternet.com>
Date: Fri, 16 Sep 2011 20:23:11 +0100
<snip> Global automotive components supplier, Bosch, is currently readying a 
new mid-range radar sensor (MRR) for series production. The new device is 
seen as a less expensive version of the company's current LRR3 long-range 
radar sensor, which also operates in the 77GHz frequency band. When 
installed in the front of the vehicle, the new sensor has a range of up to 
160m (525ft) and a detection angle of 450. The compact size of the new 
sensor means that it can be easily integrated either the front or rear of 
the vehicle. As a result of its range and angle of detection, vehicles on 
the road ahead and those cutting in are detected early on, making it ideal 
for ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control) systems. At speeds from 0 to 150km/h 
(93mph), the system automatically controls the set distance to the vehicle 
in front and will also activate a predictive emergency brake assist function 
if another vehicle gets critically close. At speeds of less than 30km/h 
(19mph), it will perform full automatic emergency braking.

Rear-mounted MRRs have a shorter range, but a wider angle of detection. 
Sensors located in the rear corners create the basis for the lane-change 
assistant, which monitors blind-spots and warns of vehicles that are 
approaching quickly. Compared to existing 24GHz versions, a 77GHz sensor 
delivers enhanced performance in all areas. <snip>

What this means is that you will never have an overtake as your car will 
brake as you approach the rear of another car in the same lane and it will 
perform full AUTOMATIC emergency braking as soon as a pedestrian steps from 
the sidewalk when you are driving through town.  Still, you'll have no need 
to carry chump change to throw up at the windscreen of the guy too close 
behind.  The future is laughing at us already......

Guy R Day
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