Integration of Scientific Visualization With Physical and Digital Modeling for Improved Child Restraint System Safety
Author:
Hulme Kevin F.1, Patra Abani2, Vusirikala Nataraju3, Galganski Robert A.4, Hatziprokopiou Ioannis5
Affiliation:
1. New York State Center for Engineering Design and Industrial Innovation, University at Buffalo, 5 Norton Hall, Buffalo, NY 14260-1810 2. Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University at Buffalo, 605 Furnas Hall, Buffalo, NY 14260-4400 3. General Motors India, 1-8, 3rd Floor, Creator Building, International Tech Park, Bangalore–560066, India 4. Calspan Corporation, 4455 Genesee Street, Buffalo, NY 14225 5. General Dynamics, 4455 Genesee Street, Buffalo, NY 14225
Abstract
Computational modeling continues to play an increasingly significant role in the design of more effective vehicle crash safety systems. Researchers now frequently exercise models formulated with sophisticated computer analyses to supplement empirically generated results and conduct extensive what-if exploratory studies for information formerly available solely from costly and time-consuming physical testing. Our research team is developing a modeling and analysis capability that features a scientific visualization toolkit called NYSCEDII CRS visualization module (NCVM). NCVM post-processes conventional crash simulation imagery, enabling modelers to visualize aspects of both the digital model and the sled-test simulation in an immersive visual environment. This paper describes NCVM’s design and development in detail and illustrates its application to a series of sled tests conducted with a recent-production child restraint system and dummy occupant.
Publisher
ASME International
Subject
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering,Computer Graphics and Computer-Aided Design,Computer Science Applications,Software
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