Adverse Weather Conditions in the Validation of ADAS/AD Sensors

Abstract:
The sensor technology of future automated driving functions and advanced driver assistance systems must work safely in all weather conditions. Currently, certification tests are usually only performed in good weather conditions, but not in rain and fog, for example. In order to be able to test weather effects independently of real outdoor conditions, an indoor sensor center for scenario based, reproduceable sensor testing and validation in adverse weather conditions is required. The following article describes the set-up of an indoor sensor center, that satisfies the requirement of realistic weather conditions and provides the advantage of reproducibility.