EXPLORATORY ADVANCED RESEARCH

Driver Simulators to Test Shared Controls, Limited Autonomy Vehicle Systems

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Federal Highway Administration

Initial Stage Reference Search

The initial stage investigation is the beginning step in the Exploratory Advanced Research (EAR) Program process for exploring ideas across traditional and nontraditional fields of research and stimulating new approaches to problem solving. The process starts with a literature review and reference scanning to get a better understanding of active research in a particular topic area. The EAR Program annually explores 20 or more topics.

The EAR Program literature and reference scanning activity provides background information that aims to increase researchers’ knowledge and understanding in a particular field or topic area, and contributes to the process of identifying priorities and opportunities for strategic investment in further research. The EAR Program reference librarian uses various selection criteria, such as authority, relevance, and timelines, and will scan information that has not been published, such as presentations, papers, and grant awards.

For more information about the Federal Highway Administration Research Library, visit http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/research/library/index.cfm. For more information about the EAR Program, visit http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/advancedresearch/about.cfm.