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Crash Test Dummies
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As
a component of a long-term research program dedicated to the
reduction of automotive crash trauma, the National Transportation
Biomechanics Research Center of the NHTSA Research and Development
Office has directed the development of an advanced crash test
dummy, denoted as THOR. THOR has been designed to assist both
the development and the evaluation of advanced vehicle occupant
safety systems, and incorporates significantly improved biofidelity
and greatly expanded injury assessment capabilities in all
body regions. Though designed specifically for use in frontal
and oblique crash environments, the design offers multi-directional
capabilities in several of its components. |
GESAC, Inc., of Boonsboro, MD, served as prime
contractor to the NHTSA for engineering development of this crash
test device.
As an integral part of the THOR development program,
the NHTSA has actively involved the participation of worldwide automotive
manufacturers, research organizations, and government agencies in
extensive test and evaluation trials. Through the generosity and
cooperative efforts of expert individuals and institutions in North
America, Japan, Europe, and Australia, many useful refinements have
been identified and incorporated into the current THOR Alpha version
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| Load sensing face with regional measurement capability |
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Multi-directional head/
neck design with a) kinematic performance matched to
human volunteer frontal, lateral, and rear impact data,
and b) distinct cervical column and "muscular"
load paths |
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Human-like
thoracic structure with clavicle representation, multiple
high-speed 3D deflection instruments at four locations
on the anterior ribcage, and optional mid-sternum uni-directional
displacement measurement |
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