Are barrier crashes sufficient for evaluating air bag sensor performance?

Author(s)
Breed, D.S. Castelli, V. & Shokoohi, F.
Year
Abstract

This is the fifth in a series of papers on the theory of sensing automobile crashes. The focus of this paper is to analyze why barrier crash tests are presently conducted and to propose a methodology for determining what crash tests should be run for better overall performance.

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C 480 (In: C 463 [electronic version only]) /91 / IRRD 850635
Source

In: Vehicle crashworthiness and occupant protection in frontal collisions : proceedings of the 1990 SAE International Congress and Exposition, Detroit, Michigan, February 26 - March 2, 1990, p. 165-171, 4 ref.

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