The Detection Horrors
Today is a day when colorful monsters, ghosts, and other creatures from scary movies come to life. And yet - nothing seems as terrifying to us as bad detection.
From disappearing objects to the terror of radarless parallel parking - we've combined a list of a few scary scenarios that could be true if it wasn't for the life-saving capabilities of radar-based detection.
1. Ghosts in the Mirror: You are looking to change lanes on a highway. The mirrors seem empty, but suddenly, a phantom car lurks - unseen and potentially dangerous. Thankfully, radar technology provides comprehensive coverage around your vehicle, ensuring nothing escapes its gaze - even if for a driver, it's just a ghost.
2. Never-Ending Traffic Lights: Real commute nightmare? Standing in long, pointless traffic, with a light that stays red forever. Adaptive light control can save you from this dreadful ordeal, as radar provides crucial data to adapt traffic light timings, defeating the curse of too-long waits.
3. Neck-Twisting Parking: Twisting and turning your head, trying to ensure nothing is behind you - the bone-chilling scenario is as scary for a car driver as for the heavy-off-road-vehicle operator. Fear not: the radar has got your back and can trigger an alarm, whenever an obstacle is close.
4. The Duplicating Objects Drama: A nightmare for traffic management centers! An approaching car at an intersection is first seen as one object; then, as it exits, another radar detects it as an entirely different entity. That's where the COM HUB Sync PLC comes to save - synchronizing the devices and assuring seamless detection.
An inaccurate detection system can cause an actual safety risk - and that's a horror we hope you never have to face!
We've shared some of our spookiest ideas - what are yours? Share with us your most twisted stories in the comments below!
Happy Halloween, and stay safe on the roads!