VENTED SENSOR POD SYSTEMS AND METHODS

A method of regulating a temperature of a sensor pod on an autonomous vehicle includes determining a temperature of the sensor pod, determining an amount a vent should be opened based upon the operational status of the autonomous vehicle, an internal temperature of the sensor pod, and ambient temperature of the environment, opening a vent when the temperature is above a predetermined threshold temperature, and closing the vent when the temperature is below the predetermined threshold temperature.