Computer Aided Design Analysis of Instrument Panel Impact Zone

In anticipation of complying with European standards for impact protection, an instrument panel design was analyzed to determine

1. A.
   impact zone boundaries
2. B.
   impact test velocities

for the head of a front seat passenger. Chrysler computer aided design (C.A.D.) surfacing capabilities were utilized in the solution.

Early knowledge of impact zone location is important to intelligent design decisions; knowledge of impact velocities aids in performing compliance testing.