KIPDA Regional ITS Architecture

Functional Requirements: Vehicle Safety Monitoring System


Description: This equipment package monitors critical components of the vehicle and warns the driver of potential dangers. These capabilities are provided by on-board sensors to monitor the vehicle condition and performance, including steering, braking, acceleration, emissions, fuel economy, engine performance, etc. Problems with any of these systems are identified and reported to the driver. Warnings are provided in the event of a serious condition (e.g., likely failure or damage).
Functional Requirements:
  1. The vehicle shall collect and monitor data concerning the safety of the vehicle - including, steering, braking, acceleration, emissions, fuel economy, engine performance, etc.
  2. The vehicle shall determine the status of the vehicle in terms of its continued ability to operate in a safe manner.
  3. The vehicle shall provide warnings to the driver of potential dangers based on sensor input and analysis concerning the safety of the vehicle.
  4. The vehicle shall present information to the driver in audible or visual forms without impairing the driver's ability to control the vehicle in a safe manner.
Included In: Vehicle