Work Package 1 - Data Collection

Objective

This work package shall include the assessment of existing accident data formats and a review of aspects relevant to smart restraint systems. Field studies shall be undertaken to identify real world occupant postures, both to determine statistical trends and worst case scenarios. Further studies will be undertaken on pre-impact occupant kinematics, to determine effects of braking, "bracing" etc. 

Together, these aspects shall allow a better understanding of real world occupant start positions. This information is vital in the development of smart restraints.

Description of Work / Tasks
1.1: ‘State of the art’  and patent research
1.2: Summary of public domain crash data (legislative and consumer tests)
1.3: Definition of analyses methodology
1.4: Investigate occupant position by photo studies
1.5: Occupant dynamic response studies
Work Package Leader