Results of an investigation of post-contact crash sensing techniques are reported. The study included a survey of crash sensor technology, and experimental testing of crash sensing devices. Testing included full-scale crash tests of unmodified vehicles instrumented with crash sensors and accelerometers. Laboratory bench testing of crash sensors was conducted employing a centrifuge device to determine static bias levels and a Linear Accelerator apparatus to provide dynamic performance information. In addition an induction coil crash sensing device which actuates a squib power circuit when the relative velocity between the vehicle and its front bumper exceeds a pre-selected threshold was developed.


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    Title :

    Development and Evaluation of Automobile Crash Sensors--Executive Summary


    Contributors:
    M. O. Ryder (author)

    Publication date :

    1974


    Size :

    35 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English