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Approach Angle
| Database table | reconstruction_impact |
| Database variable name | Approach_angle |
| Introduction date | 2009-07-01 |
| Expiration date | Still active |
Short description
Angle between velocities of vehicles in motion measured counterclockwise from from the vehicle of interest.
Values
Decimal number in Degrees.
Description
The approach angle is measured from the velocity vector of the concerned vehicle towards the velocity vector of the collision opponent vehicle. Anticlockwise directions are coded as positive values for the angle.
In case the collision opponent is not a vehicle or the vehicle has no velocity the value "Not Applicable" is coded.
Short description
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