Experimental headlight system can see through rain and snow

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Driving at night in falling rain or snow can be treacherous, but not just because the asphalt is slippery – visibility is also greatly reduced, as the driver’s view of the road ahead is obscured by brightly headlight-lit raindrops or snowflakes. In the future, however, that may not be so much of a problem. A team led by Carnegie Mellon University’s Prof. Srinivasa Narasimhan has developed an experimental headlight system that renders most foreground precipitation virtually invisible, while still adequately illuminating the road beyond... Continue Reading Experimental headlight system can see through rain and snow

Section: Automotive

Tags: Carnegie Mellon, Driving, Headlight, Rain

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