Researchers Bid To Save lives With New Run Dry Traction System

Researchers at Coventry University are hopeful that a new device they've invented to prevent vehicles from aquaplaning and losing traction control owing to poor road conditions could save lives. Following a two-year research study, Professor Mike Blundell and Ravi Ranjan of Coventry University's Research Centre for Future Transport and Cities developed the Run Dry Traction System (RDTS).

In a range of road conditions, the prototype device is designed to reduce aquaplaning and loss of traction. When a film of surface water forms between a vehicle's tyres and the road surface, aquaplaning, also known as hydroplaning, occurs, the vehicle loses all traction. When vehicles are travelling at a variety of speeds, this can happen with as little as 2-3mm of standing water on the road surface, and it is a leading cause of road traffic accidents.

By keeping water and other impurities from reaching the tyre, the Run Dry Traction System (RDTS) delivers a fresh potential solution to aquaplaning and traction loss. The gadget works by shooting a jet of compressed gas near the front of the wheel, clearing surface water in front of the tyre and ensuring the vehicle has a dry patch of road ahead of it. This efficiently guarantees that road pollutants such as water, sand, and gravel do not damage grip.

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"Our tests demonstrate that RDTS has the potential to make a huge impact on vehicle safety in a whole host of conditions. The prospect of producing something that could even save lives on the road is extremely exciting and after some initial success with testing, we are now eager to look into manufacturing potential and further research to take this concept to the next level, says Professor Mike Blundell, Professor of Vehicle Dynamics and Impact at Coventry University.

He added, "A device like this really could be the difference between life and death if it can help vehicles to stop safely within certain distances and that is why we are so keen to continue developing this concept." The RDTS may be installed on a variety of vehicles, including cars, buses, lorries, and motorbikes, and with future development, it could potentially be utilised to improve aviation ground operations and rail transport safety.

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