%0 Journal Article
%T Frontal collision mitigation using intelligent extending bumper
%J Proceedings: International Technical Conference on the Enhanced Safety of Vehicles
%D 1996
%A Jawad, S.
%V 1996
%N 
%P 534-541
%X This paper investigates feasibility and performance of collision mitigation using an intelligent extending bumper system to absorb impact energy in vehicle frontal collisions. It is proposed to use a 1-1.5 m extending bumper supported by two hydraulic cylinders fixed to the longitudinal columns of the vehicle. A specially adapted fast response hydraulic flow control valve with a learning digital computer control is proposed. Simulation investigations revealed a maximum level of 9g deceleration could be achieved in a 30 mph collision.<p />
%G 
%I National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
%@ 
%U http://dx.doi.org/