THE BEST LOCATION FOR A SIDE AIRBAG CRUSH SENSOR

An analysis of a sample of lateral collisions has demonstrated that the optimum position for a side impact airbag sensor is in the lower rear quadrant of the front door. Positioned thus, some 88% of AIS 3+ injury cases would be covered, and some 91% of all AIS 4+ cases of front seat occupants would be covered. Analyses of injury sources and anatomical regions receiving injury, especially the head, demonstrate the great preponderance of the door as the prime source followed by exterior objects such as the striking car, trees and poles. Ideas for a predictive analysis of side airbag effectiveness are reviewed. (A) For the covering abstract see IRRD 869470.

• Corporate Authors:

  ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF AUTOMOTIVE MEDICINE (AAAM)

  2350 EAST DEVON AVENUE, SUITE 205
  DES PLAINES,   United States  60018
• Authors:
  • Hassan, Abas Mohamed
  • 0009-0002-6484-0984
  • Morris, A P
  • MacKay, M
  • Haland, Y
• Conference:
  • ADVANCES IN OCCUPANT RESTRAINT TECHNOLOGIES. PROCEEDINGS JOINT AAAM- IRCOBI SPECIAL SESSION SEPTEMBER 22 1994, LYON, FRANCE
• Publication Date: 1994

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 127-41

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air bags; Automatic control; Automation; Doors (Vehicles); Injuries; Sensors; Side crashes
• ITRD Terms: 1465: Air bag (restraint system); 3882: Automatic; 1357: Car door; 1357: Door (car); 1357: Door lock; 2163: Injury; 1357: Lock (car door); 6120: Sensor; 1630: Side impact
• Subject Areas: Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00677508
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD, ATRI
• Created Date: May 25 1995 12:00AM