Citation

Morgan RM, Eppinger RH, Haffner MP, Yoganandan NA, Pintar FA, Sances AJ, Crandall JR, Pilkey WD, Klopp GS, Kallieris D, Miltner E, Mattern R, Kuppa SM, Sharpless CL. Proc. Stapp Car Crash Conf. 1994; 38: 15-34.

Affiliation

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, USA

Copyright

(Copyright © 1994, Society of Automotive Engineers SAE)

DOI

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Abstract

Using cadaveric specimens, sixty-three simulated frontal impacts were performed to examine and quantify the performance of various contemporary automotive restraint systems. To characterize the mechanical responses during the impact, test-specimens were instrumented with accelerometers and chest bands. The resulting thoracic injury severity was determined using detailed autopsy and was classified using the Abbreviated Injury Scale.