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Analysis of the Irradiation Distance of Dipped-beam Headlamps Using Computer Simulation

컴퓨터 시뮬레이션을 이용한 변환빔 전조등 조사거리에 관한 연구

  • Cho, Hyun Yul (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kyungil University) ;
  • Lee, Ho Sang (Department of Industrial and Management Engineering, Hanyang University) ;
  • Yong, Boojoong (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kyungil University) ;
  • Woo, Hyun Gu (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kyungil University)
  • 조현율 (경일대학교 대학원 기계공학과) ;
  • 이호상 (한양대학교 산업경영공학과) ;
  • 용부중 (경일대학교 대학원 기계공학과) ;
  • 우현구 (경일대학교 대학원 기계공학과)
  • Received : 2012.12.04
  • Accepted : 2013.01.04
  • Published : 2013.07.01
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Abstract

One of the leading causes of night time automobile accidents is the darkness of surroundings. Headlamps play a critical role in casting light and providing drivers with visibility. Headlamp design and new technology have been developed recently as research has been actively carried out to increase headlamp recognition. This study statistically analyzes irradiation distance using computer simulation by categorizing headlamps applied in domestic automobiles in the last decade by year, light source, form, vehicle type, and height of installation. After analyzing results of irradiation distance, it appears irradiation distance has been increased by approximately 10m in the last decade. This increase in irradiation distance is predicted to decrease night time accidents by allowing more time to recognize potential causes of accidents.

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