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PUBLICATIONS

Calibration of Speed Enforcement Down-the-Road Radars

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Author(s)

John R. Jendzurski, Nicholas G. Paulter Jr.

Abstract

We examine the measurement uncertainty associated with different methods of calibrating the ubiquitous down-the-road (DTR) radar used in speed enforcement. These calibration methods include the use of audio frequency sources, tuning forks, a fifth wheel attached to the rear of the vehicle with the radar unit, and the speedometer of the vehicle. We also provide an analysis showing the effect of calibration uncertainty on DTR-radar speed measurement uncertainty.
Citation
Journal of Research (NIST JRES) - 0415
Report Number
0415
NIST Pub Series
Journal of Research (NIST JRES)
Pub Type
NIST Pubs

Download Paper

https://doi.org/10.6028/jres.114.009

Keywords

dtr radar, police radar, radar calibration, speedometer, tire, tuning fork, uncertainty
Metrology

Citation

Jendzurski, J. and Paulter, N. (2009), Calibration of Speed Enforcement Down-the-Road Radars, Journal of Research (NIST JRES), National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, [online], https://doi.org/10.6028/jres.114.009 (Accessed October 9, 2025)

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Created May 1, 2009, Updated November 10, 2018
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