@article{ref1,
title="'Expecting': occupant model incorporating anthropometric details of pregnant women",
journal="International journal of vehicle design",
year="2009",
author="Acar, B. Serpil and Weekes, Alix and Lopik, David Van",
volume="51",
number="3/4",
pages="374-385",
abstract="This study reports the research for a design tool related to pregnant women's safety during car travel. Anthropometric measurements are taken to generate an occupant model incorporating pregnancy related changes. These anthropometric changes mean that a pregnant occupant may be excluded by the designs, based upon non-pregnant female anthropometry. The paper explains the generation of a comprehensive parametric computer aided model of a pregnant occupant, 'Expecting'. The model can represent different size pregnant occupants as well as the size differences occurring in standing and seated postures. This model can be used as a design tool for automotive designers to help ensure that vehicle designs can accommodate the anthropometric needs of pregnant occupants.<p />",
language="en",
issn="0143-3369",
doi="10.1504/IJVD.2009.027963",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJVD.2009.027963"
}