Display of Stability Data for Safe Tractor Operation
Supported by NIOSH
Northeast Center for Agricultural Safety and Health
Fiscal Year 5 - October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006
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Principal Investigators -
D.J. Murphy (djm13-at-psu.edu),
H.J. Sommer III (hjs1-at-psu.edu)
Tractor Team - A.M. Yoder, J.W. Hilton, R.S. Thomas, R.G. Bock, D. Aducci, J. England
Sensor Team - C.I. Nichol
Videos -
Although roll-over protection systems (ROPS) are now
mandated for farm tractors, tractor overturns cause
approximately 400 deaths per year in the United States.
This project will focus on new cost-effective combinations
of sensors and microprocessors to detect impending
side overturn, overturn of tractors with attached implements
and operator display ergonomics and psychology.
Extended Abstract
Major Accomplishments FY5 - available Q4 2006