“Hyperwiper”: Dancing windshield wipers Synchronizing Windshield Wipers with Sound Entertainment System Inside Vehicles

Laser wipers

We present a novel application of lasers for removing particle deposits on inaccessible optical windows. The particular example arises with respect to cryostats filled with liquid helium. We explain the observation in terms of the radiation force acting on the adhering particles. We estimate the radiation forces to be much larger than all other forces acting on the particle.

Design Algorithm of the Windshield Wiper Mechanisms of the Passenger Vehicles

In this paper, we attempt to present the design algorithm of the windshield wiper mechanisms. In order to analyze the windshield wiper mechanisms, three mechanical models are developed: kinematic model – to evaluate and optimize the kinematic function of the mechanism; inverse dynamic model – to determine the crank turning torque applied to the input element in order to generate the kinematical...

A Review of “Evaluation of Windshield Repairs”

Method for Evaluating Performance of Wipers Based on Visibility

There is no clear criterion yet for evaluating wipers based on performances of wiping raindrops and visibility in forward view. In the visibility evaluation in rainy driving, it is important to examine spatial frequency and contrast of objects in forward view. Spatial frequency and contrast of image which were affected by raindrops are calculated based on them of background board which were pri...

Windshield splatter analysis with the Galaxy metagenomic pipeline.

How many species inhabit our immediate surroundings? A straightforward collection technique suitable for answering this question is known to anyone who has ever driven a car at highway speeds. The windshield of a moving vehicle is subjected to numerous insect strikes and can be used as a collection device for representative sampling. Unfortunately the analysis of biological material collected i...