2022-2023

Understanding Small Occupant Kinematic Response in Reclined Seats in Lateral Oblique Impacts by Testing the Large Omnidirectional Child (LODC) Anthropomorphic Test Device (ATD)

Principal Investigator: Valentina Graci, PhD

Utilizing the Large Omnidirectional Child (LODC) anthropomorphic test device (ATD), this study evaluates the injury and submarining risk of reclined children in lateral oblique vehicle crashes, with and without a booster seat.

Effect of a Pre-Pretensioner on Motion of Booster Seated Children in a Pre-Crash Maneuver

Principal Investigator: Madeline Griffith, MS

This study seeks to evaluate the influence of a pre-pretensioner equipped seat belt on booster-seated child volunteers during sled-simulated pre-crash maneuvers.

Quantifying the Q3s ATD Responses in CRS Harness Misuse Cases in Far-side Impacts on the FMVSS 213 NPRM Test Bench

Principal Investigator: Jalaj Maheshwari, MS

This study examines the effects of 5-point harness misuse on the kinematic and kinetic response of a Q3s anthropomorphic test device (ATD) restrained in a forward-facing child restraint system on the new FMVSS 213 NPRM test bench.

Booster Features That Influence Pediatric Posture and Comfort During Extended Time Periods

Principal Investigator: Julie Mansfield, PhD

This study aims to determine how specific booster seat features, including seat pan geometry (booster height and length) and the inclusion of armrests, influence occupant comfort in belt-positioning booster seats (BPBs).

Quantifying Belt Tension in CRS Installations with Lock-off and Tensioning Features

Principal Investigator: Julie Mansfield, PhD

This study aims to quantify how much tension built-in tensioning features, such as a door or clasp that closes over the seat belt, produce on the belt.

Interactions Between Rear-Facing Child Restraint Systems and the Vehicle Door in Frontal-Oblique Impact Sled Tests

Principal Investigator: Declan Patton, PhD

This study aims to quantify the head and neck injury metrics associated with anthropomorphic test devices (ATDs) in rear-facing child restraint system models for frontal-oblique impacts.

Strength of Underfloor Compartments When Loaded with a Support Leg During a Frontal Crash

Principal Investigator: Declan Patton, PhD

This study aims to quantify the strength of child restraint system support legs and underfloor compartments using drop tests.

Identifying Key Eye-Tracking Metrics Associated with Cognitive Control While Driving, Validated by MEG Neuroimaging (Year 2)

Principal Investigator: Thomas Seacrist, MBE

This study builds upon prior CChIPS work investigating cognition-based driving errors and seeks to identify eye tracking metrics associated with frontal lobe cognitive responses during a lead car following task.

Individual Differences in Driving: Phase I

Principal Investigator: Elizabeth Walshe, PhD

This project aims to develop, test, and finalize all protocols and recruitment processes to be used in a future randomized control trial of modern driver training in the context of Graduated Driver Licensing.

Effects of Head Restraint Interference on CRS Performance in Frontal and Side Impacts

Principal Investigator: John H. Bolte IV, PhD

This project aims to study the effects of head restraint interference on dynamic child restraint system (CRS) performance by conducting sled tests simulating frontal and far-side impacts.