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The Noise, Vibration, and Harshness Sector, a collection of eight unique surfaces in one restricted area, is in the central-east portion of the complex and provides a secure location to test vehicle sensors’ exposure to noise, vibrations, and surface harshness. Supporting up to three users simultaneously, this area can be segmented into three smaller test spaces to provide maximum flexibility and efficiency.



In addition to the various surfaces is the adjacent External Noise Track, which consists of a two-lane straightaway with a loop at either end for continuous circulation. The interior of the northern loop is fully paved to test lateral force application and braking scenarios and can support up to six vehicles and ten users simultaneously, depending on the testing scenario.

Technical Specifications

Overall Sector Dimensions

Total Sector Area 97,918 ft²
Total Asphalt Area 51,166 ft²
Total Area with Special Surfaces (4 Lanes) 46,752 ft²
Radius of Turning Area (2 Lanes) 24 ft

Lane 1 - Rough Asphalt

Width
Length 500 ft
Minimum Wheelpath 6.50 ft
Maximum Wheelpath 30 ft

Lane 2 - Belgian Block

Width 11.5 ft
Length 500 ft
Block Variance i² 1.50 in.

Lane 3 - Manhole Cover

Width 11.5 ft
Length 500 ft
Manhole Covers 8 - 24
Depression Variance 1.0 - 2.0 in.

Lane 4 - Speed Bump

Width 11.5 ft
Length 500 ft
Type 1 Bump Length - Typical 10 ft
Type 1 Bump Height - Typical 4 in.
Type 2 Bump Length - Trapezoidal 14 in.
Type 2 Bump Height - Trapezoidal 2 in.
Type 3 Bump Length - Rounded 15 in.
Type 3 Bump Height - Rounded 2 in.

Lane 5 - Step up Step Down

Width 11.5 ft
Length 500 ft
Flat Approach Slab Length 17.5 ft
Step Up 1 and Step Down 1 Height .375 in.
Step Up 1 and Step Down 1 Length 105 ft
Flat Transition 1, 2, and 3 Length 15 ft
Step Up 2 and Step Down 2 Height 0.75 in.
Step Up 2 and Step Down 2 Length 105 ft

Lane 6 - Sine Wave

Width 11.5 ft
Length 500 ft
Sine Amplitude 1.5
Sine Wavelength 2.5 ft
Wheelpaths 4
Out of Phase Wheelpath One off by 0.50 x Wavelength

Lane 7 - Freeway Concrete

Width 11.5 ft
Length 500 ft
Flat Approach Slab Length 17.5 ft
Transition Slab 1 Length 15 ft
Curled/Warped Slab Length 435 ft
Transition Slab 2 Length 15 ft

Lane 8 - Damaged Asphalt

Width 11.5 ft
Length 500 ft
Patched Damage 44 Random Patches
Patch Lenght Variance 1 - 12 ft
Patch Height Variance (Relative to Surrounding Pavement) -1.5 - i² 0.4 in.

External Noise Track

Drive Lane Width 24 ft
Drive Lane Length 131.25 ft
Total Length of Straightaway (East) 1,701 ft
Length of Straightaway (West) 2,234 ft
Length of Straightaway (Central) 1,991 ft
Length of Loop (South) 127 ft
Length of Loop (North) 311 ft

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