Open AccessForensic Engineering Analysis Of Total Reaction Time
Author(s) -
James M. Green
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
journal of the national academy of forensic engineers
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.102
H-Index - 1
eISSN - 2379-3252
pISSN - 2379-3244
DOI - 10.51501/jotnafe.v20i1.606
Subject(s) - perception , computer science , point (geometry) , engineering , psychology , mathematics , geometry , neuroscience
This Paper Develops A Method For Determining A Meaningful Reaction Time In Accident Reconstruction And Civil Engineering Design. A Method For Total Perception Time (Tpt) Is Explained Using Literature From The Professions Of Psychology, Optometry And Engineering. A Determination Of Total Perception Time (Tpt), Or Total Perception Distance (Tpd), Is Given Where The Engineer Allows Enough Time For The Actual Stimulus To Be Identified Before Determining If Evasive Action Can Be Taken Or Collision Can Be Avoided. The Use Of Tpt Can Be Calculated In Accident Reconstruction And Engineering Design By Using The Actual Environmental Conditions That Were Present At The Site Under Investigation. The Purpose Of Presenting This Analysis Is To Establish A Starting Point For Discussion And Evaluation Of Total Perception Time (Tpt) Or Total Perception Distance (Tpd). The Reaction Time Sequence Affects Every Facet Of Forensic Engineering And Civil Engineering Design. It Is The Writers Intent That A Definition Of This Methodology Can Be Developed In Order That The Engineering Community Will Have A Tool That Is Accepted.