Depending on the automation level, each ADF will face certain restrictions as part of its specification according to SAE J3016 (SAE J3016:2021).
These restrictions define the ODD of the ADF. Most of the restrictions are defined intentionally and are known, but it can be expected that there will be cases where the specified ODD is either “smaller” or “larger” than the implemented ODD. Potential causes for such inconsistencies could be for instance technical limitations of ADF (sensors, logic, and actuators) or unexpected driving scenarios, which have not been considered during the development. The following questions aim to support in dealing with the scenarios and limits of the ADF.
Main Question
Are the limitations of ADF known?
Sub-Questions
- Are the limitations reproducible (e.g. in the same situations / under the same conditions)?
- Are the ADF tasks (DDT) that the function must cope with analysed?
- Are limitations considered in the selection of the perception platform?
- Are function limitations measurable?