Visibility studies at roundabouts entries
Publication Name: Pollack Periodica
Publication Date: 2019-01-01
Volume: 14
Issue: 3
Page Range: 63-74
Description:
Most accidents in roundabouts occur at the entries, partly due to poor visibility. To analyse this problem a sample roundabout with some visibility obstacles was measured by laser scanner and data were put into a 3D model. The fields of view were studied from the viewpoint heights of car and truck drivers as well. To assess the results, three indicators were defined: the hidden sight distance, the hidden sight triangle area and the angle of hide. These indicators were measured in the point cloud model. Through these indicators the adequacy of visibility conditions can be assessed.
Open Access: Yes