Suitability of current side impact test dummies in far-side impacts

This study set out to compare the suitability of five current side impact test dummies to simulate that of a 50th\npercentile Post Mortem Human Subject (PMHS) in a far side impact crash configuration. A number of\ncomparative crash tests were undertaken, involving a 50% PMILS and four current side impact crash test\ndummies (BioSIO, a BioSID with a lumbar spine modification, EuroSID, and WorldSIU) using the ECE95 test\nprocedure at 65km/h. Crash test data were collected from full -scale crash tests conducted using a Holden\nCommodore: fitted with a 50% Post Mortem Human Subject (PMHS) and a BioSID and WorldSID test dummy\nin the driver seat. Additional crash test data were obtained using a similar full-scale validated sled test setup. The\nresults demonstrate that the current WorldSID prototype and a BioSID dummy with a modified lumbar spine\nunit can provide reasonable simulations of occupant kinematics and injuries to help advance vehicle\ncountermeasures. Further work is required to test the robustness and generality of these findings for improved\nfar-side impact protection.