Display of Stability Data for Safe Tractor Operation

Supported by NIOSH
Northeast Center for Agricultural Safety and Health
Fiscal Year 2 - October 1, 2002 through September 30, 2003

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, W.C. Harshman, S.C. Sweeney, R.S. Thomas, R.G. Bock
Sensor Team - C.I. Nichol

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 FY2
Slides for NIOSH Tractor Workshop 02/13/03