Blind Spot Detection System Testing

Overview

Blind Spot Detection Systems (BSDS) use cameras, radar sensors, light detection or ultrasonic systems to warn a driver whenever another object enters the blind spot area of a car.

With real-time measurement of parameters from up to three vehicles and at better than 2cm positional accuracy, the VBOX test system allows manufacturers to verify the effectiveness of their Blind Sport Detection system easily and reliably.

At the core of the system is RACELOGIC's flagship data logger, the VBOX 3i Dual Antenna with RTK (VB3iSLR), connected via radio telemetry to an RTK Base Station or to another VB3iSLR acting as a moving base.

System Features

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Measured Paramaters
Multiple Target Capability
Open Road Testing
Video Integration
Free Analysis Software
BSD Warning Signals
Multiple Contact Points

Measured Parameters

Speed for target and subject vehicle
(0.1km/h RMS)
Separation time (0.05s)
Longitudinal separation (0.02m RMS)
Lateral separation (0.02m RMS)

Yaw rate for target and subject vehicle
(depends on antenna separation)
Angle to target vehicle (0.1º RMS)
BSD warning signal output

For a list of all standard GPS data channels and accuracies that are also measured please refer to the VBOX 3i Dual Antenna with RTK product page.

Multiple Target Capability

The 'Multiple targets' feature of the BSD test equipment is capable of calculating parameters from two target vehicles at the same time.

Open Road Testing

By substituting the DGPS Base Station with a specially configured VBOX 3i Dual Antenna with RTK, our MOVING BASE test setup allows users to test and verify active safety systems outside the test track. VBOX Moving Base enables you to ...

Moving-Base

Conduct realistic testing amongst other road users and roadside architecture
Test over a large area
Measure with relative positional accuracy between subject and target vehicle of under 5 cm
Maintain RTK lock between VBOX units with up to 600m of vehicle separation in good conditions

Find out more about VBOX Moving Base

Video Integration

When used in conjunction with a VBOX video system, the measured parameters can be graphically overlaid onto the recorded video, providing a clear visual reference to the performance of the test.

Graphical overlay is totally user configurable and can be easily altered to present relevant information according to the tests being conducted.

Free Analysis Software

VBOX Test Suite has been developed to make the process of analysing your test results as quick and clear as possible by combining a clean layout with the ability to compare sets of data simultaneously using multiple test conditions.

It does this by using separate tabs for each test, enabling you to compare different vehicles or set-ups without having to reset your test parameters each time, or search through multitudes of data on a single screen.

The software also uses context sensitive menus to make it easy for you to manage your data and can be used in either 'Offline' mode, for post-test analysis, or 'Online' mode so you can see your data in real-time.

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BSD warning signals

If the vehicle carries the BSD operation data on its CAN Bus, this can be simultaneously logged (and displayed in video if a Video VBOX is also being used) alongside that of the GPS data, giving you an exact comparison between relative vehicle position and onboard strategy data.

Multiple Contact Points

To assist in the testing of ADAS applications such as Blind Spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path Detection, it is now possible to ‘map’ the shape of vehicles using a survey pole, antenna, and VBOX Manager. Up to twenty-four points around the vehicle bodies can be surveyed, and the ‘shape’ of each car can be stored for later use. As the test is conducted, the distance of the closest contact points between the vehicles is calculated to +/-2cm accuracy, automatically switching to the nearest contact points as they change with the car’s relative positions.

This allows for multiple procedures to be completed without having to reconfigure for individual contact points – such as moving from right rear to left rear flank during blind spot testing. This video demonstrates how the system works:

Test Equipment

VBOX Test Systems

Blind Spot Detection testing and validation can be conducted on the test track using a static DGPS Base Station, or via the Moving Base solution. Depending on the test requirements, you can choose between three VBOX system bundles.

Full ADAS System
Vehicle Separation System
Video VBOX Pro

Full ADAS test system

VBOX 3i RTK (x2)
100Hz GPS data logger in both the subject and target vehicle

Each RLVB3iSLR logs up to 64 channels simultaneously (excl. standard GPS).

Several Radio Pairs
Used to transmit/receive differential correction signals, for VBOX to VBOX or VBOX to PC communication.

There are a variety of telemetry systems available, employing a range of frequencies.

DGNSS Base Station RTK
Enables a positional accuracy of ±2cm.

The RLVBBS4RG comes with antenna and is able to transmit RTCM, CMR, RTCMV3 or RL proprietary (2cm) correction messages via radio.


VBOX CAN Hub The RLVBCANHUB allows for additional external modules to be connected to a VBOX 3i. Its footprint is the same as the VBOX 3i, so it can sit neatly underneath.		Tripod for GPS Antenna The VBBSTRIPOD2 enables the Base Station GPS Antenna to be mounted at a suitable height, at a non-permanent track side location.		Camera Mounting Arm (optional) Adjustable mounting arm for use with video cameras.


Video VBOX Pro (optional) When used in conjunction with Video VBOX or VBOX HD, the measured parameters can be graphically overlaid in real-time onto the recorded video.		Preview Monitor (optional) The Preview Monitor comes with the Video VBOX and enables you to align the cameras on the vehicle.