Challenges in Simulation and Sensor Development for Occupant Protection in Rollover Accidents

New research and improvements in electronics are allowing technology to be used to help to actively avoid accidents as well as to provide increased protection to vehicle occupants and pedestrians. This paper discusses the concept of the "safety state diagram,' which encompasses a host of variables such as vehicle motion, occupant-state and accident to post accident states. Highlights include concepts such as pre-crash sensing, anticipatory crash sensing, X-by-wire, advanced safety interiors, and smart safety systems. It is also important to consider the data networks and vehicle system communications that connect all the safety components to provide a seamless functionality at all stages of vehicle and occupant zones. Occupant safety in a rollover situation is discussed in detail as one aspect of the "accident unavoidable zone." Developments in sensor technologies, modeling and algorithms to address rollover detection, countermeasure deployment and occupant protection applications are discussed.

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• Authors:
  • Gopal, Madana
  • Wallner, Ed
  • Rohr, Stephen N
  • Fitch, Mary
• Publication Date: 2004

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: pp 283-290
• Monograph Title: Occupant Detection and Sensing for Smarter Air Bag Systems

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Occupant protection devices; Product development; Rollover crashes; Sensors; Simulation; Technological innovations
• Subject Areas: Highways; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01125517
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 0768013011
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 31 2009 6:55AM