Acceleration and speeds of young pedestrians : phase II.

Author(s)
Vaughan, R. & Bain, J.
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Abstract

This paper reports on accelerations from a standing start and associated walking, jogging and running speeds of pedestrians 5 - 17 years of age. Because children can vary considerably in height and weight for a given age, the effects of height and weight on acceleration and speed are also reported. The characteristics and limitations of the mathematical model used for calculating acceleration are discussed. Empirical equations have been derived which enable calculation of acceleration and speed ranges for pedestrians of different ages, heights and weights. Similar equations have been derived from United States and German data. Comparisons between the data sets are made. Errors in accident reconstruction from improper assessment of pedestrian acceleration effects are quantified and discussed. The paper provides a source of base data for analysis of pedestrian accidents. (A)

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C 15780 (In: C 15766 [electronic version only]) /83 / ITRD E106554
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In: Accident reconstruction : analysis, simulation, and visualization : papers presented at the SAE 2000 World Congress, Detroit, Michigan, March 6-9, 2000, SAE Technical Paper 2000-01-0845, p. 267-291, 17 ref.

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