Enforcement systems are required to deliver accurate, reproducible, and reliable measurement results at all times. Validation is not a single event, but an ongoing process that ensures system integrity, compliance, and dependable enforcement outcomes throughout the entire lifecycle.
From development and integration to operation, maintenance, and regular verification, enforcement systems must maintain consistent performance under defined conditions.
Validation Requires Controlled and Repeatable Testing
Real-world testing is essential for system evaluation, but it is difficult to control. Traffic scenarios are unpredictable, vehicle speeds vary, and environmental factors influence measurements. Therefore, real-world testing alone does not provide systematic and traceable validation.
Effective validation requires:
- Defined and reproducible test conditions
- Clear reference values
- Consistent results over time
The Role of Target Simulation
Target simulation enables enforcement sensors and systems to be tested under controlled, defined, and repeatable conditions and that independent of real traffic behavior.
By simulating targets with precisely defined parameters, target simulation supports:
- Verification of measurement accuracy
- Reproducible system testing
- Comparison of expected and measured values
- Traceable validation results in lab and field environments
Implementing Target Simulation in Enforcement Workflows
Target simulation is used throughout the enforcement system lifecycle: during development, integration, maintenance, and regular verification.
The smartmicro Handheld Target Simulator (HTSDG) generates precisely defined target speeds, which are read directly by enforcement radar sensors. This enables efficient functional checks and consistent validation in both laboratory and real-world environments.
Supporting Reliable Enforcement Systems
Validation is essential for reliable enforcement systems. Combining controlled target simulation with real-world testing enables the development and operation of enforcement solutions with maximum confidence.