The goal of the project is to discuss the problem of Driving Fatigue and Drowsiness (DFD). A survey of 269 people helped determine the major causes of DFD. It was found that long distance drive, time of drive, and drugs/alcohol abuse are the three major contributing factors that lead to sleep related crashes. The basics physiological mechanism that governs microsleep were researched and possible mitigations methods were discussed. Finally, recommendations for drivers and for the government were proposed.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• El Khoury, Charly C.
• Kataya, Hamza Chafic
• Azargoon, Morteza

Subject

• Well-Being
• Health
• Security
• Industry

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 04D216I

Palabra Clave

• Public safety
• Public health
• Transportation

Advisor

• Emanuel, Alexander E.
• Bitar, Stephen John

Year

• 2004

Date created

• 2004-01-01

Ubicación

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Última modificación

• 2020-12-10