TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1996//
TI  - Frontal collision mitigation using intelligent extending bumper
JO  - Proceedings: International Technical Conference on the Enhanced Safety of Vehicles
A1  - Jawad, S.
SP  - 534
EP  - 541
VL  - 1996
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N2  - 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 /> 
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UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
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