Display of Stability Data for Safe Tractor Operation
Supported by NIOSH
Northeast Center for Agricultural Safety and Health
Fiscal Year 1 - October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2002
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Principal Investigators -
D.J. Murphy (djm13-at-psu.edu),
H.J. Sommer III (hjs1-at-psu.edu)
Tractor Team - J.W. Hilton, A.M. Yoder, S.C. Sweeney, R.S. Thomas, R.G. Bock, J.D. Uncles
Sensor Team - C.I. Nichol, J.E. Jaar
Videos - Jason Hilton, Randy Bock, Matt Lindenberg
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 FY1
Slides for NIOSH Tractor Workshop 02/13/03
Umbilical Tractor
Ford 2080, 3580 lbm, 36 HP, rear wheel drive
Radio Control Tractor
New Holland TN65, 5675 lbm, 47 HP, four wheel drive
Side Overturn (~ 3 mph)
MPEGs
PSU Ag Progress Days, August 20, 2002 -
Safety Demonstration
Overturn -
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no seat belt
Overturn (onboard camera) -
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Near miss (onboard camera) -
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Recovery (onboard camera) -
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Full 360 Degree Roll
MPEGs
Oblique view
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Front view
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Onboard camera
Rear Overturn
MPEGs
Correct hitching to drawbar (onboard camera) -
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Incorrect hitching above axle -
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no seat belt
Incorrect hitching above axle (onboard camera) -
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Umbilical Tractor
MPEGs
Side overturn -
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Rear overturn -
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