Faculty Advisor
Bitar, Stephen John
Faculty Advisor
Mazumder, Shamsur R
Sponsor
NECAMSID
Abstract
The increased efficiency of LED headlights causes ice and snow accumulation on the headlight lenses. This project explores an LED headlight heating system to prevent accumulation. Different methods are prototyped, but the ultimate method utilizes a temperature sensing circuit to control a transparent heater. A printed circuit board is constructed and used in a mock headlight enclosure. Future recommendations for this project include designing an alternative headlight enclosure, implementing additional sensors, using pulse width modulation, and exploring the car’s interface.
Publisher
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Date Accepted
April 2017
Major
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Project Type
Major Qualifying Project
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Advisor Department
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Advisor Program
Electrical and Computer Engineering
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