CORRELATION GRADING METHODOLOGY FOR OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEM MODELS. IN: CAE METHODS FOR VEHICLE CRASHWORTHINESS AND OCCUPANT SAFETY, AND SAFETY-CRITICAL SYSTEMS

Based on engineering experience from physical tests and simulation models a correlation grading system specially designed for occupant protection system (OPS) model evaluation is given. The system evaluates a wide spectrum of computer model performance, including kinematics, dynamic responses, and dummy injury measurements. The correlation quality of overall kinematics and dynamic responses is scored and color-coded from weak, marginal, adequate, good, to excellent. The evaluations of a side curtain airbag component model and a frontal impact system model are offered as examples to demonstrate the applications of the correlation grading system. The grading system clearly distinguishes the correlation quality for different models with accuracy and consistency, and helps to assess confidence level of the predictive results. Additionally, the correlation grading system provides an easy-to-understand platform for communication of OPS modeling results among various divisions of an organization, among different organizations, or between CAE analysts and hardware design engineers who do not necessarily have much background in computer simulation.

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• Authors:
  • Ma, Dongfang
  • Matlack, J
  • Zhang, Hongli
  • Sparkman, J
• Publication Date: 2004-3

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 127-134
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  • Publication of: Society of Automotive Engineers
  • Publisher: Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air bags; Automotive engineering; Computer models; Correlation analysis; Crash injury research; Crash victim simulation; Crashworthiness; Dummies; Occupant protection devices; Restraint systems; Statistical analysis; Vehicle safety
• Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Highways; Research; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00979821
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 0768014069
• Report/Paper Numbers: SP-1870
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 14 2004 12:00AM