In the present study an alternative analysis to + was considered that was b
ased on perceived speed and size and that assumed constant deceleration for
the detection of collision events. Observers were presented with displays
simulating a 3-D environment with obstacles in the path of observer motion.
During the trial, observer motion decelerated at a constant rate and was f
ollowed by a blackout prior to the end of the display. Observers had to det
ect which trials resulted in a collision. The results indicate that collisi
on detection varied as a function of the size of the obstacles, observer sp
eed, and edge rate-findings not predicted by an analysis of +. The results
suggest that observers use an analysis based on speed and size information.
A model that assumes constant deceleration is proposed for braking control
.