Crash test software
Data, taken from several research projects on child and occupant safety in motor accidents, has been used to compile a reconstruction database. As a universal tool it is used to store and manage data gleaned from crash and sled tests. The data parameters are detailed and involve such concepts as the general test conditions, static deformations, type and place of injuries sustained, vehicle characteristics, the environment of the dummy and its restraint system as well as test severity and angles of collision. The software uses several media types to assist in its visualisation process. These include pictures, film and user guided convivial screens. Other input is composed of component tests, index tables (for greater personalisation of test parameters) and consulting data. For ease of use and better cohesion between various users, it has been made possible to enter information relating to test engineers, vehicle manufactures as well as specific data such model of vehicle, number and type of tests conducted, or if new crash or component tests were added. The data is furthermore configurable, allowing import and export of data modules and data exchange on selected cases to another CHILD database. This tool, having already been tested in more than 10 European testing centres met with the criteria of other project partners already involved in testing and has been widely accepted by them. As such, it has proved to be an enormously useful tool for testing crash scenarios.
