An analytic approach was developed which: Predicts the accident exposure environment for the mid-1980's time period based on factors influencing automobile usage; Employs the principal elements of this prediction as input to a mathematical model which simulates the various types of accidents (front, side, etc.) occurring in that environment; Tests multiple combinations of RSV structural and restraint system configurations to determine that combination which predicts achievable safety performance, given practical constraints on size, weight, and cost; Evaluates the cost-benefits of various candidate configurations to select an optimized vehicle design concept for an RSV weighing less than 3,000 pounds which operates in the projected mid-80's traffic environment; Establishes recommended performance specifications for the optimized design concept.


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    Title :

    Research Safety Vehicle (RSV) Phase I. Volume I. Introduction, Executive Summary


    Publication date :

    1975


    Size :

    30 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English