A novel system architecture of intelligent adaptive cruise control for safety aspects

Year 2024, Volume: 13 Issue: 3, 103 - 113, 30.09.2024

Onur Cihan , Zeynep Musul

https://doi.org/10.18245/ijaet.1406829

Abstract

Following industrial and safety standards for autonomous vehicles, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a widely employed Advanced Driving Assistance System (ADAS) feature in modern vehicles. ACC currently facilitates speed control based on the driver's desired speed value. This study introduces a significant advancement: the Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control (IACC) feature, accompanied by the development of a control system architecture poised to make noteworthy contributions in scientific, economic, and social dimensions through its integration into autonomous vehicles. The design incorporates crucial elements such as Traffic Sign and Limit Recognition (TSLR), ADAS features, and Global Positioning System (GPS) data, primarily enhancing driver safety through these supportive features. The main focus revolves around designing a system architecture that accommodates these new features to ensure safe driving. The creation of the IACC system architecture is approached using Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE). Through this MBSE methodology, system-level diagrams were crafted, and security considerations were systematically addressed. Several scenarios were devised to evaluate the contributions and were subsequently tested and analyzed. The architecture places particular emphasis on the security aspects of IACC. Leveraging the TSLR feature, the system interprets traffic signs and acquires speed limit data from external sources, preventing the vehicle's speed from exceeding the specified limit. The comparison between the set speed value and the speed limit ensures adherence to safety parameters.
In such scenarios, the system enhances driver support on winding roads by utilizing GPS data to recognize the vehicle in front. This approach significantly elevates the reliability of the IACC feature, particularly in terms of safety sensitivity, when compared to other adaptive cruise control concepts.

Keywords

Model Based System Engineering, advanced driving assistance systems, adaptive cruise control

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