Citation

Tandler J, Zimmerman E, Muntean V, Melz T, Seipel B, Koch T, Willersinn D, Grinberg M. Vis. Zero Int. 2009; 2009(Jan): 134-139.

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(Copyright © 2009, UKIP Media)

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Abstract

Among automobile collisions, side impacts are among the most serious. By using a pre-crash sensing system researched under the auspices of the Advanced Protection Systems (APROSYS) Sub-Project 6, however, valuable active technology deployment time can be gained by assessing likely side-impact severity before its occurrence. The authors focus on the pre-crash sensing system, including its radar network, stereo video system, fusion system, decision module, and actuator system; as well as the side-impact protection system, including its SMA reversible actuator and structural door-seat coupling.