Development of NHTSA’s Side Impact Test Procedure for Child Restraint Systems Using a Deceleration Sled : Part 1

Janet Brelin-Fornari, Sheryl Janca

Research output: Other contribution

Abstract

This report presents the results of the research and development of the child seat side impact tests performed at Kettering University’s Crash Safety Center for NHTSA. The tests were conducted using a deceleration sled. The objective of this testing was to obtain data for the development of a side impact test procedure for child restraint systems.

Original languageAmerican English
StatePublished - Apr 1 2014

Keywords

  • Side impact development
  • child restraint system
  • deceleration sled
  • Deceleration
  • Impact tests
  • Side crashes
  • Sled tests
  • Highways
  • Safety and Human Factors
  • Vehicles and Equipment
  • I91: Vehicle Design and Safety

Disciplines

  • Automotive Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

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