Effect of Vertical Oscillation and Cycles per Minute on Detection of a 24 GHz Device

Overview

The purpose of this study was to determine if changes in ground contact time, vertical oscillation, and rates per minute (Z-axis movement) had any effect on the detection ability of a radar device. A machine was built to mimic a runner’s motion using the three variables. Data collection took place on a flat road with cones set up from 140 meters to 150 meters. The data was compared to two controls: one was the control found during data collection and the other was the outermost range of the device. There were five testing groups with 25 trials in each, and each was compared to each group was compared to the controls using an ANOVA test. The p-value for the found control was .014 and the p-value for the given control was 2.7E-09. Both of these were below the alpha of .05 establishing a statistically significant difference among groups. A Tukey test was then performed demonstrating each group, when compared to the controls, had significance when compared to the Dmin values. The research hypothesis was supported because each of the five groups had 95% detection ability when exhibiting Z-axis motion beyond 140 meters. This research demonstrates the plausibility of using a radar detection device for the safety of pedestrians along roadways.

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