@article{ref1,
title="Prediction of thoracic impact injuries",
journal="Proceedings: Stapp Car Crash Conference",
year="1976",
author="Robbins, DH and Melvin, J. W. and Stalnaker, R. L.",
volume="20",
number="",
pages="699-729",
abstract="This paper presents the concepts and first group of test results from a project designed to: quantify thoracic impact response using cadaver and baboon subjects; compile analytical functions relating thoracic kinematic response to injuries observed in the experiments; and define performance specifications insuring response fidelity between human and surrogate thoraxes. The experiments, which vary G-level, velocity, and direction of impact, utilize restraint systems including belts, airbags, and EA-columns. Resulting injuries are recorded at autopsy and an AIS rating assigned. Using the kinematic accelerometer data, injury-predictive functions are generated using statistical regression procedures. The utilization of project results in developing performance specifications for surrogate thoraxes is discussed in conclusion.<p />",
language="",
issn="0585-086X",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}