Tech Reports

LeBlanc, D. J., Flannagan, C.A., Blower, D. F., Bogard, S. E., Sullivan, J.M., Klinich, K.D., Bingham, C. R., Leslie, A., Bao, S., Flannagan, M.J., Zhao, D., Misra, A., Park, L., Zakrajsek, J. (2017) Final Technical Report: Crash Avoidance Systems – Safety Evaluation of an Important Class of Electronic Control Systems.

Sullivan, J.M., Gilbert, M., and Pradhan, A.K. (2017) ITS Performance and Driver Acceptance Study: Benchmarking and Participant Survey Results. Nissan Technical Center, N.A., Final Report

Woodrooffe, J., Blower, D., & Sullivan, J.M. (2015) Evaluation of MDOT Truck Parking Information and Management System. Final report to HNTB.

LeBlanc, D., Sullivan, J., Bogard, S. (2014) Look-ahead driver feedback and powertrain management system final report. Final Report to Eaton Corporation.

Sullivan, J.M. (2014) Lane Departure Warning System Safety Benefits Estimation. Task 2.2 Report – Simulator Study of Driver Performance to Lane Departure Warnings. Final report to Toyota Collaborative Safety Research Center (March 6, 2014).

Sullivan, J.M. (2013) Simulator Evaluation of Fuel Efficiency Advisor Driver-Vehicle-Interface Components. Report to Eaton Innovation Center (August 2013).

Sullivan, J.M. & Bao, S. (2013) Human Factors and Intersection Collision Avoidance: Analysis of Naturalistic Driving. Final report to Nissan Technical Center, N.A.

Connected Vehicle Integration Research and Design Guidelines Development: Draft Integration Architecture Framework—Task 2. Report submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. (Nov 2013).

Sullivan, J.M. & Sivak, M. (2012). Carbon capture in vehicles: a review of general support, available mechanisms, and consumer-acceptance issues. (Technical Report No. UMTRI-2012-12). Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.

Sullivan, J.M. (2011). Pedestrian crash risk and quiet vehicles: an analysis of hybrid electric and internal combustion engine vehicles. Final report to Nissan Technical Center, N.A.

Flannagan, M. J., & Sullivan, J. M. (2011). Feasibility of new approaches for the regulation of motor vehicle lighting performance [final report to NHTSA]. Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.

Sullivan, J.M. & Flannagan, M.J. (2011) Heavy trucks, conspicuity treatment, and the decline of collision risk in darkness. (Technical Report No. UMTRI-2010-18). Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.

Gordon, T., Sardar, H., Sullivan, J., Blower, D., Goudy, R., Mizoguchi, K., Nobukawa, K. (2011) Advanced crash avoidance technologies 2 program (ACAT-2)—Task Final Report —Lane change conflicts. (Final Report No. DTNH22-08-H-00237). Washington, D.C. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Sullivan, J.M. & Flannagan, M.J. (2010) Vehicle kinematics in turns and the role of cornering lamps in driver vision. (Technical Report No. UMTRI-2010-32). Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.

Sullivan, J. M. (2009). Relationship between lighting and animal-vehicle collisions. (Technical Report No. UMTRI-2009-35). Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.

Sullivan, J. M., & Flannagan, M. J. (2009). Photometric indicators of headlamp performance. (Technical Report No. UMTRI-2009-18). Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.

Sullivan, J. M., & Flannagan, M. J. (2009). Relationships among driver age, vehicle cost, and fatal nighttime crashes. (Technical Report No. UMTRI-2009-4). Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.

Sullivan, J. M., & Flannagan, M. J. (2008). The influence of rear turn signal characteristics on crash risk. (Technical Report No. DOT HS 811 037). National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Flannagan, M. J., Sullivan, J. M., & Schoettle, B. (2008). Evaluation of recent U.S. tungsten-halogen and HID headlamps using CHESS. (Technical Report No. UMTRI-2008-55). Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.

Sullivan, J. M., and Flannagan, M. J. (2008). Trends in fatal U.S. crashes in darkness: 1990 to 2006. (Technical Report No. UMTRI-2008-33). Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.

Green, P. A., Sullivan, J. M., Tsimhoni, O., Oberholtzer, J., Buonarosa, M. L., Devonshire, J., et al. (2008). Integrated vehicle-based safety systems (IVBSS): human factors and driver-vehicle interface (DVI). (Technical Report No. UMTRI-2007-43). Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.

Sullivan, J.M., and Flannagan, M.J. (2007). The influence of rear turn signal characteristics on crash risk. Final report submitted to NHTSA under grant DTNH22-05-D-01019.

Sullivan, J.M., Tsimhoni, O., and Bogard, S. (2007) Warning reliability and driver performance in naturalistic driving. (Technical Report No. UMTRI-2007-44) Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.

Sullivan, J. M., & Flannagan, M. J. (2007). Characteristics of nighttime pedestrian crashes: implications for headlighting. (Technical Report No. UMTRI-2007-3). Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.

Sullivan, J. M., & Flannagan, M. J. (2006). Implications of fatal and non-fatal crashes for adaptive headlighting. (Technical Report No. UMTRI -2006-1). Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.

Sullivan, J. M., Winkler, C. B., & Hagan, M. (2005). Work Zone Safety ITS: Smart Barrel for an Adaptive Queue-Warning System. (Technical Report No. UMTRI-2005-3). Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.

Sullivan, J. M. (2005). Further evidence on the nighttime visibility of trucks. (Technical Report No. UMTRI-2005-22). Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.

Sullivan, J. M., & Flannagan, M. J. (2004). Visibility and rear-end collisions involving light vehicles and trucks. (Technical Report No. UMTRI-2004-14). Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.

Sullivan, J.M., Winkler, C.B., Hagan, M.R. (2005). Work Zone Safety ITS: Smart Barrel for an Adaptive Queue Warning System. (Technical Report No. UMTRI-2005-3) Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.

Sullivan, J.M. (2005). Assessment of intersection collision risk using crash datasets. Final report to Autoliv Development AB.

Sullivan, J. M., Bärgman, J., Adachi, G., & Schoettle, B. (2004). Driver performance and workload using a night vision system. (Technical Report No. UMTRI-2004-8). Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.

Sullivan, J. M., & Flannagan, M. J. (2004). Visibility and rear-end collisions involving light vehicles and trucks. (Technical Report No. UMTRI-2004-14). Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.

Sullivan, J. M., Adachi, G., Mefford, M. L., & Flannagan, M. J. (2003). High beam headlamp usage on unlighted rural roadways. (Technical Report No. UMTRI-2003-2). Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.

Sullivan, J.M. (2003) The influence of ambient light level on crash risk in multi-vehicle collisions. Final report to Autoliv Development AB.

Winkler, C., Sullivan, J. M., Bogard, S., Goodsell, B., & Hagan, M. (2002). Field Operational Test of the Freightliner/Meritor WABCO Roll Stability Advisor & Control at Praxair. (Technical Report No. UMTRI-2002-24). Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.

Sullivan, J.M, Flannagan, M.J. (2002). The appearance of bending light from other vehicles. (Technical Report No. UMTRI-2002-02) Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.

Sullivan, J.M, Flannagan, M.J. (2001). Characteristics of pedestrian risk in darkness. (Technical Report No. UMTRI-2001-33) Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.

Sullivan, J.M., Flannagan, M.J. (2001) Reaction time to clear-lens turn signals under sun-loaded conditions. (Technical Report No. UMTRI-2001-30) Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.

Sullivan, J.M., Flannagan, M.J. (2001) Visual effects of blue-tinted tungsten halogen bulbs. (Technical Report No. UMTRI-2001-9) Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.

Sullivan, J.M., Flannagan, M.J. (2000) Effects of the spectra of innovative light sources in signal lamps. (Technical Report No. UMTRI-2000-7) Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.

Sullivan, J. M., Flannagan, M. J. (1999) Assessing the potential benefit of adaptive headlighting using crash databases. (Technical Report No. UMTRI-99-21) Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.

Ervin, R., Bareket, Z., Fancher, P., Sullivan, J., Mefford, M. L., LeBlanc, D., Hagan, M. (2001) The detection and categorization of altercontrol. Phase II report to BMW on a methodical approach for the engineering of driver assistance systems. (Technical Report No. UMTRI-2001-28) Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.

Ervin, R. D., Fancher, P.S., Sullivan, J.M., Sayer, J., Bogard, S.E., Bareket, Z. (1999) Initial study toward a methodical approach for the engineering of driver assistance technology. (Technical Report No. UMTRI-99-11) Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.