Advantages of Forward Firing Radar-Based Speed Cameras

Advantages of Forward Firing Radar-Based Speed Cameras: A Case Study

Introduction
As technology has advanced, so has the field of speed enforcement. In this case study, we will explore the advantages of using forward firing radar-based speed mobile cameras over the older side firing radar-based cameras.

Advantages of Forward Firing Radar-Based Speed Cameras
Compared to older side firing sensors, modern radar sensors that use multiple forward firing beams offer several advantages. First and foremost, vehicles remain inside the field of view for much longer. This longer period of observation allows for more precise tracking of a vehicle's position and speed. The result is higher accuracy in measuring a vehicle's speed.

Another advantage of forward firing radar-based cameras is that they achieve better classification. This means that the camera is better able to differentiate between different types of vehicles, such as cars, trucks, and motorcycles. This is because the camera has a longer period of observation to gather information about the vehicle.

Occlusion, or obstruction of the radar signal by other objects such as other cars travelling on other lanes, is also less likely to occur with forward firing cameras. Since vehicles are tracked over a longer period when they drive in the field of view, occlusion rarely happens.

Intertraff radar speed sensors, which are used in our D-cop mobile speed enforcement camera, are especially effective at trajectory analysis and tracking of vehicles. Due to their high coverage, vehicle positions can be tracked for up to 100 meters and over a 100-degree field of view. This level of coverage is essential for ensuring that all vehicles are accurately tracked and monitored for speeding over multiple lane scenarios.