A vehicle classification system based on microwave radar measurement of height profiles

摘要

Accurate classification of vehicles is becoming an important requirement for a number of traffic applications. Planners require information about the types and numbers of vehicles along different roads; if possible the traffic data should be collected without the need for extensive installations. Highway tolling systems use a toll structure with different fees depending on vehicle type; hence access to automatic vehicle type classification systems allows enforcement of correct toll payments. Other applications may include vehicle categorisation for traffic legislation and regulations, safety studies, design and performance for road pavements and bridges, traffic capacity and operations and parking system design (see Taylor and Young (1)).