Biosid Update and Calibration Requirements

BIOSID is a Biofidelic Side Impact Dummy of the fiftieth percentile adult male that was developed in 1989 under the direction of the SAE Side Impact Dummy Task Force. This paper provides descriptions of the following items: i) two modifications that have been made to improve its durability and usability, ii) impact response verification requirements, iii) repeatability and reproducibility data, and iv) biofidelity and instrumentation ratings.