Concept analysis and development of an innovative remotely controlled portable tyre puncturing device (R-TPD)

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to present the concept development and demonstrator of a remotely controlled tyre puncturing device in the context of vehicle stopping and the EU 7th Framework Programme AEROCEPTOR project objectives. First, the general problem statement is presented, identifying major legal, ethical and technical issues, related to the project assumptions and the developed solution. Subsequently, the concept of a remotely controlled portable tyre puncturing device is introduced and described, from the early concept development up to current stage of a technology demonstrator at TRL6. Insight into construction of the device and its principle of operation, as well as brief summary of field tests results up-to-date are presented. Observations, conclusions, development trends and recommendations are described in the conclusions.