Samenvatting
Various studies based on mathematical models have shown that the value of current biomechanical criteria depends partly on some parameters linked to the posture. We propose to define more realistic postures of light vehicle occupants and to specify their influence upon the protection effectiveness during dynamic test in frontal impact. In this respect, the first important parameters certainly are the pelvis position and orientation, which may affect the whole body kinematics, particularly with the risk of submarining occurrence.