VALIDATION OF THE CRASH VICTIM SIMULATOR VOLUME 3, USER'S MANUAL

A combined analytical and experimental research project was carried out to develop and examine the validity of an improved version of the computer program used to simulate the three-dimensional dynamic gross motion responses of motor vehicle crash victims. Among the improvements incorporated in the new (CVS-IV) version of the program are a more efficient integration technique, a routine to automatically position a seated occupant in equilibrium, and modifications of the input and output control routines that make it easier to use the program. Measurements of a Part 572 50th percentile male anthropomorphic dummy were made to define an input data set for a simulation model of the dummy. Dynamic pendulum impact tests of dummy sub-assemblies were performed and modeled with the computer program. Detailed comparisons of predicted system responses with those measured in special impact sled tests of the dummy restrained by a three-point restraint belt and by a pre-inflated air bag are also presented.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Results of the project are documented in four manuals as follows: Volume 1-Engineering Manual-Part I: Analytical Formulation; Volume 2-Engineering Manual-Part II: Validation Effort; Volume 3-User's Manual; and, Volume 4-Programmer's Manual.
• Corporate Authors:

  Calspan Corporation

  4455 Genesee Street
  Buffalo, NY  United States  14225

  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • FLECK, J T
  • BUTLER, F E
• Publication Date: 1982-2

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 175 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air bags; Anthropometry; Computer programs; Crash tests; Crash victim simulation; Crash victims; Dummies; Dynamic loads; Mathematical models; Pendulum tests; Shoulder harnesses; Simulation; Sled tests; Training simulators; Validation
• Uncontrolled Terms: Dynamic response
• Subject Areas: Highways; Research; Safety and Human Factors; I84: Personal Injuries;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00396123
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: ZS-5881-V-3 Final Rpt., HS-806 281
• Contract Numbers: DOT-HS-6-01300
• Files: HSL, TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Aug 31 1985 12:00AM