Crash Phase Accident Reconstruction
860209
2/24/1986
- Content
- Two algorithms, CRASH and IMPAC, used to calculate crash delta-V and impact velocity are compared. Each is observed to have common features but important differences. Error sources from restitution and intervehicle friction are discussed. Comparisons of accuracy in reconstructing delta-V are discussed but found inadequate for objective comparison.
- Citation
- Smith, R. and Tsongos, N., "Crash Phase Accident Reconstruction," SAE International Congress and Exposition, Detroit, Michigan, United States, February 24, 1986, https://doi.org/10.4271/860209.