Display of Stability Data for Safe Tractor Operation
Supported by NIOSH
Northeast Center for Agricultural Safety and Health
Fiscal Year 5 - October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006
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Principal Investigators -
D.J. Murphy (djm13-at-psu.edu),
H.J. Sommer III (hjs1-at-psu.edu)
Tractor Team - A.M. Yoder, J.W. Hilton, R.S. Thomas, R.G. Bock, D. Aducci, J. England
Sensor Team - C.I. Nichol
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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
Radio Control Tractor
New Holland TN65, 5675 lbm, 47 HP, four wheel drive
Rear Overturn Tests - August 15, 2006
Safe hitch below axle, no overturn,
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Overturn,
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Active intervention, no overturn,
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Side Overturn Tests - August 15, 2006
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