Can Automated Vehicles "See" in Minnesota? Ambient Particle Effects on LiDAR SystemsStatus: CompleteReport Date: 10/11/2022 Summary: This project will use a combination of laboratory experimentation and road demonstrations to better understand the reduction of LiDAR signal and object detection capability under adverse weather conditions found in Minnesota. It will also lead to concepts to improve LiDAR systems to adapt to such conditions through better signal processing image recognition software. Final Deliverables: Can Automated Vehicles “See” in Minnesota? Ambient Particle Effects on LiDAR (Report #2022-03) Evaluating Weather’s Effects on the Accuracy of Automated Vehicles (Research Summary) Related Materials: Evaluating Weather’s Effects on the Accuracy of Automated Vehicles (Blog Post) Related Research: Project Personnel: Principal Investigator: Will Northrop Co-Principal Investigator: Shawn Haag, Darrick Zarling Technical Liaison: Robert Chaucierre Project Coordinator: David Glyer Panel Members: Cory Johnson - Transportation System Management and Operations Michael Kronzer - Metro District Peter Jenkins - Land Management Terry Haukom - Metro District Trisha Stefanski - Asset Management
