Aerostar Industry Co. To Perform Wind Tunnel Tests On Its Model 50 Advanced Driver Assistance System

Online, September 27, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Aerostar Industry Co. will begin wind tunnel tests on its Model 50 housing unit. The objective of the test will be to measure the pressure and velocity of air flow during variable & fixed time intervals and variable wind speeds. The test will simulate the natural air flow generated by a vehicle's acceleration as well as certain environmental conditions such as heavy rain and snow. The results will provide an abundance of quantitative data which will be used to analyze the housing unit's "self-maintaining" capabilities and provide insight for further design considerations.

The Model 50 is Aerostar's ADAS that provides blind spot detection, lane changing assistance and long distance rear view acquisition for the automotive industry. The foundation of the Model 50 is based on LIDAR technology which allows for more active imaging and ranging in acquisition systems. It is a self-contained, self-maintained, integrated compact unit that is capable of functioning year round. It is designed to be located on the roof of a vehicle in order to provide an unobstructed rear FOV with a range of 50 ~ 75 meters. "These features provide the driver with a next generation solution that is ideal for effective driver assistance and will allow for safer autonomous lane changing capabilities" says Jay Young Wee, Vice President of Aerostar.

The Model 50's self-containing properties allow it to ascend from its waterproof compartment contained within the roof when the engine is turned on and descend back in to the compartment when the engine is turned off. Its self-maintaining properties allow it to use natural air flow generated by a vehicle's acceleration to rid the optics of contaminants. This is achieved by a unique internal ventilation design that shapes passing air to emulate the wind pattern of a tornado. Furthermore, its dome shaped hood permits the integration of a GPS antenna providing its user with a multi-functional, environmentally friendly unit that is approximately half the size of a standard 500 mL bottle of water.

Aerostar currently holds two patents and four patent pending Intellectual Properties that address Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).

For more information contact James at 516-677-5390 or visit Aerostar at www.aerostarusa.com.