Multi-Vehicle Kinematic Wave Canvas
Real-time perception-reaction delay, friction limits, and elastic-inelastic bumper impact dynamics.
Simulation Parameters
Road Condition (Friction μ)
Wet Pavement (μ = 0.50)
Initial Convoy Speed
65 mph
Following Distance (Headway)
90 ft (0.94s)
Driver Reaction Delay (PRT)
1.50 sec
Lead Braking Deceleration
0.80 g (Emergency Stop)
Platoon Convoy Size
6 Vehicles
💡 Forensic Insight:
When trailing gap < (Speed × Reaction Time + Friction Braking Delta), an accordion compression shockwave inevitably turns a routine stop into a multi-car chain collision.
Kinematic Time-Space Trajectory (Shockwave) Distance (ft) vs Time (sec)
Platoon Vehicle Telemetry & Collision Log
| Vehicle | Type | Reaction (s) | Brake Start (s) | Status | Impact Velocity | Collision Δv |
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Forensic Incident Reconstruction Summary
Computing reconstruction log...