Analysis of passenger car interior visibility in CATIA software

The CATIA program allows for modeling the interior of a passenger car and analyzing the driver’s field of view. A passenger car interior was created, and mannequins of both genders were placed inside. The three most important elements of the passenger car interior that the driver looks at while operating the vehicle were analyzed. The presented research results inform the designer whether the previous arrangement of elements allowing for better visibility is correct and whether there is a need to change their placement.During the design process, the designer must take into account that the workstation will be operated by an employee, where every smallest detail can improve or worsen visibility and helps maintain work safety. In passenger cars, a driver getting into the interior is immediately able to determine which interior elements will impair or cause trouble while driving the passenger car.
In passenger car design, visibility plays a significant role in terms of safety, because any inconvenience can play a crucial role during high-speed driving, overtaking other cars, or turning maneuvers. The driver must not feel discomfort due to impaired visibility.
2. ERGONOMICS OF THE FIELD OF VIEW FOR THE DRIVER
When modeling the interior of a passenger car, the designer must be aware that in addition to physical comfort, the second element is the visibility of everything located in front of and behind the car. A driver getting into a new car expects (…)

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