Somasundaram K, Hauschild H, Driesslein K, Pintar F, Richardson R, Parent D. THOR-05F biofidelity evaluation in reclined and
upright seated postures subjected to frontal crash pulses.
Accid Anal Prev 2023;
191:107185. [PMID:
37429156 DOI:
10.1016/j.aap.2023.107185]
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Abstract
The THOR 5th percentile female dummy (THOR-05F) was evaluated for two seating postures/positions in frontal impacts using a generic automotive seat environment. The conditions included 2 crash pulses: a 15 km/h test that utilized 4.5 g acceleration and a 3-point restraint with 2 kN load limiter, and a 32 km/h test that utilized 9.5 g acceleration and a 3-point restraint with a 4.5 kN load limiter and pretensioner, and two seatback angles: 25°, a nominal upright posture, and 45°, a moderate reclined posture. The BRS scores were calculated using the NHTSA BioRank method. Overall biofidelity rating was consider excellent for both seating postures. This evaluation provides an understanding of the THOR-05F response and biofidelity evaluation of the ATD in two seating postures (nominal and reclined). This is essential in the assessment and development of safety measures in emerging ADS-equipped vehicles.
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