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The National Advanced Driving Simulator (NADS)
The National Advanced Driving Simulator (NADS) is the most sophisticated research driving simulator in the world.

The NADS is located at the University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA. The university is responsible for the daily operational research, maintenance, and long term upgrading of the NADS. Additional information can be obtained by contacting their web site at the following web address: http://www.nads-sc.uiowa.edu/
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More information:
feature arrow icon The National Advanced Driving Simulator (NADS)
feature arrow icon COMPLETED NADS RESEARCH REPORTS
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Videos:
feature arrow icon NADS dome and large x and y motion system
feature arrow icon NADS dome and yaw turntable motion
feature arrow icon NADS cab in dome and visual system
feature arrow icon NADS front and rear high frequency Actuators
feature arrow icon NADS front and rear instrumentation package
feature arrow icon NADS cab in dome
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NADS Research Uses
  • The National Advanced Driving Simulator (NADS)
  • Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) program
  • feature arrow icon NADS Research Uses
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    NADS Subsystem Module Description
    The NADS contains several subsystems which provide the driver with a direct presentation of the driving environment.
    feature arrow icon NADS Subsystem Module Description
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    NADS Dynamic Animations
    feature arrow icon Driving Maneuver [File size: 8832K]
    feature arrow icon High Frequency Actuators [File size: 4564K]
    feature arrow icon 360 Degree Video/Audio Immersion [File size: 4540]
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