TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2005//
TI  - Development of a Rider Size and Position Model to Determine Motorcycle Protective Device Test Conditions
JO  - Proceedings: International Technical Conference on the Enhanced Safety of Vehicles
A1  - Van Auken, R.Michael
A1  - Kebschull, Scott A.
A1  - Broen, Peter C.
A1  - Zellner, John W.
A1  - Rogers, Nicholas M.
SP  - 15p
EP  - 15p
VL  - 2005
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N2  - The benefits and risks of potential motorcycle protective devices (such as airbags) may depend on the pre-crash position of the rider on the motorcycle. Therefore an understanding of the range of riding positions is needed for research into the risks and benefits of these devices. A statistical model was developed that describes the range motorcycle riding positions, in terms of mean, variance, and correlation parameters; as a function of rider stature, motorcycle-rider interface geometry (seat, hand grips, footrest), and geographic region, based on data collected from Japan, Europe (the Netherlands), and the United States. The rider position and motorcycle-rider interface geometry data was digitized from images of 1390 riders as they were riding on public roadways. A graphical user interface was developed to enable a user to select from and view the range of riding positions described by the model.<p /> 
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UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
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