Integration of Different Simulation Tools for the Development of Next Generation Automotive Safety Systems

The development of intelligent in-car systems and connected vehicle systems is of major concern to the automotive industry. These systems need to function properly in a vast amount of different traffic scenarios, which involves interaction with other traffic actors, both human and technical, in a large area around the vehicle. This poses a significant challenge to the design and evaluation of such systems, which therefore requires a test environment that encompasses the different aspects of traffic at various scales. Simulation is a test environment that is cost-effective, versatile and safe. In order to support manufacturers in dealing with their challenges TNO has created the software package PreScan as well as the MOBYSIM simulation suite. These tools form an efficient and comprehensive environment for designing and evaluating connected vehicle systems.