Sensor Technology in Automobiles
Abstract
Sensors are essential components of automotive
electronic control systems. Sensors are defined as
“devices that transform physical qualities such as
pressure or acceleration into output signals(usually
electrical) that serve as inputs for control
systems”. It wasn’t tht long ago that the primary
automotive sensors were discrete devices used to
measure oil pre
ssure,fuel level,coolant temperature,etc. Starting in
the late 1970s,microprocessor-based automotive
engine control modules were phased into satisfy
federal emission regulation.These systems required
new sensors such as MAP(manifold absolute
pressure), air temperature, and exhaust-gas
stiochiometric air fuel ratio operating point
sensors.The need for sensors is evolving and is
progressively growing.For example, in engine
control application,the number of sensors used will
increase from approximately tten in 1995 to more
than thirty in 2016 as predicted.
Based on above sensor technology we would like
this to be implemented in two wheelers and
fourwheeler vehicles in particular to avoid
accidents while they are in motion in opposite
direction. Sensors placed in the vehicles during
manufacturing stage itself will have the efficiency
to sense and detect the movement of vehicles in
opposite direction and also while taking turns in
curved paths. The above technology can be used in
preventing accidents as sensors will alert the drivers
of respective vehicles travelling in opposite
direction.