Light beam control system of tram's head lights

Researches in the field of technology of modern sources of light have called for the introduction and application of a few basic hardware solutions of automatic correction systems of light beam position in the vertical and horizontal axes of a vehicle. Application of Adaptive Frontlighting Systems in motor vehicles has made it possible to adapt light parameters of head lights and fog lights to the actual situation on the road. The system ensures optimal observation conditions of a vehicle's foreground. These systems have contributed to the improvement of driving safety and comfort in the conditions of restricted visibility during fogs and precipitation. The authors of the present publication substantiate the need of introducing the solution of the foreground lighting of a vehicle, which has already proved effective for motor vehicles, taking into account the specificity of movement of a tram which is one of the main means of transport within the framework of urban public transport system. The article presents the current standardization requirements concerning head lights for the abovementioned means of transport. The results of laboratory photometric measurements for currently used optical light systems, as well as the results of simulation researches of the foreground lighting of a tram in street traffic have been demonstrated. Moreover, the article presents the analysis of potential solutions for the foreground lighting of a traction vehicle with the application of automatic system of light beam control. The proposal of a method of light beam choice taking into consideration specific movement conditions of a tram has been presented. Attention has been paid to the expected exploitation and economic effect of the application of the system for a company promoted to be used in a tram, as well as to the improvement of working conditions of a tram driver and the influence on other public transport users connected with travel safety and comfort. The publication emphasizes the merits of the proper use of already existing lighting solutions and their introduction into street traffic system of a tram. The improvement of the quality of the foreground lighting of a tram significantly increases the safety and comfort of all urban street traffic users.