Technical Paper
Engineering Requirements that Address Real World Hazards from Using High-Definition Maps, GNSS, and Weather Sensor
2024-04-09
2024-01-2044
Evaluating real-world hazards associated with perception systems is critical in enhancing the performance of autonomous vehicles (AVs). The reliability of AV perception subsystems are paramount for the safe and efficient operation. While current studies employ different metrics to study perception subsystem failures in AVs, there exists a gap in the development and emphasis on engineering requirements. To address this gap, this study proposes the establishment of engineering requirements that specifically target real-world hazards and resilience factors important to AV operation, using High-Definition (HD) Maps, Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), and weather sensors. The findings include the need for engineering requirements to establish clear criteria for a HD maps functionality in the presence of erroneous perception subsystem inputs, enhancing the overall safety and reliability of the AV.