Using articulated total body ATB in collision reconstruction.

Author(s)
Grimes, W.D.
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Abstract

The Articulated Total Body (ATB) computer program, sometimes referred to as the Crash Victim Simulator (CVS), is a powerfool aid in studying occupant kinematics in motor vehicle collisions. There are many options available within the ATB/CVS model and associated utility programs, such as GEBOD, which allow analyst to model specific collisions and occupants. This paper discusses ATB/CVS as a tool for use in collision reconstruction. Specific examples are presented in developing a crash pulse from vehicle simulation programs such as EDSMAC, SMAC, HVOSM, etc. Techniques are also presented for modelling other moveable objects within the occupant environment, such as a seat back, steering column, or intrusion into the occupant column, or intrusion into the occupant compart ment. A series of programs to aid in setting up an ATB data file, the CAL- 3D Users Convenience Package is also discussed. (A)

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C 5758 (In: C 5757) /80 /84 / IRRD 882391
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In: Accident reconstruction : technology and animation V : papers presented at the International Congress and Exposition, Detroit, Michigan, February 27 - March 2, 1995, SAE technical paper 950131, p. 1-10, 6 ref.

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