DATA FOR VALIDATION OF CRASH VICTIM SIMULATOR

Replicate 30 MPH sled tests of a 50th percentile male anthropomorphic dummy restrained by a pre-inflated air bag and a three-point belt restraint were performed to provide data for validating mathematical simulation models of a crash victim. Special instrumentation of the dummy included triaxial accelerometers on the lower arms and 64 photographic targets attached to the dummy to permit measurement of segment motions from analysis of films from six high-speed cameras used to photograph the tests. Normal and tangential loads generated by contact of the dummy with the seat, toeboard, knee bolster and air bag reaction panel were also measured.

• Corporate Authors:

  Calspan Advanced Technology Center

  4455 Genesee Street
  Buffalo, NY  United States  14225

  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • DeLeys, N J
• Publication Date: 1981-8

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 422 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air bags; Anatomical models; Automobiles; Crash tests; Crashes; Dummies; Dynamics; Manual safety belts; Mathematical models; Photographs; Safety engineering; Sled tests; Testing; Validation
• Subject Areas: Highways; Research; Vehicles and Equipment; I95: Vehicle Inspection;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00346680
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: CALSPAN-6197-V-1 Final Rpt., HS-806 049
• Contract Numbers: DOT-HS-7-01660
• Files: HSL, NTIS, TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Jan 29 1982 12:00AM