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Safety Model for Battery Resistance Monitoring and Lifecycle Optimization2025-01-0515To be published on 11/25/2025
This paper presents a risk assessment framework to evaluate the safety implications of internal resistance growth in EV batteries, focusing on NMC and LFP chemistries. How the resistance growth affects performance, efficiency, and thermal stability, posing safety risks during the battery lifecycle. The framework integrates empirical and model-based estimation methods, including DCIR, EIS, historical regression, equivalent circuit models, and physics-based approaches. Simulations incorporate temperature, depth-of-discharge, and cycle count to predict resistance trends and their impact on power output and efficiency. A scoring system that evaluates safety risks based on state-of-resistance, state-of-health, and risk indicators, aiding battery pack selection for second and third life applications. Results show that NMC and LFP cells exhibit distinct resistance growth patterns, emphasizing the need for chemistry-specific safety strategies. The scoring system is a weightage based equation
Prakashkumar, Balagopal
Electrode-Level Modeling of Thermal Decomposition Reactions as a Foundation for Multiscale Thermal Runaway Analysis in Lithium-Ion Batteries2025-01-0523To be published on 11/25/2025
Thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries represents a critical safety challenge, particularly in high-voltage battery systems used in electric vehicles and stationary energy storage. A comprehensive understanding of the multi-scale processes that initiate and propagate thermal runaway is essential for the development of effective safety measures and design strategies. This study provides a structured theoretical overview of the thermal runaway phenomenon across four hierarchical levels: electrode, single cell, module, and high-voltage battery system. At the electrode level, thermal runaway initiation is linked to electrochemical and chemical degradation mechanisms such as solid electrolyte interphase decomposition, separator breakdown, and internal short circuits. These processes lead to highly exothermic reactions that, at the cell scale, can result in rapid temperature increases, gas generation, and overpressure. On the module and system levels, thermal runaway can propagate through
Ceylan, Deniz, Kulzer, André Casal, Winterholler, Nina, Weinmann, Johannes, Schiek, Werner
Functional safety of electric/hybrid off-highway vehicles - An embedded software viewpoint2025-28-0217To be published on 11/06/2025
To provide growing needs of food, clothing and infrastructure for growing population of the world, off-highway vehicles such as those in construction, agriculture and commercial landscaping are moving towards electrification for enhanced precision, productivity, efficiency and sustainability. It has also paved way to adopt autonomy of these vehicles to address challenges like skilled labour shortage for timely and efficient execution. Despite the tremendous advantages of electrification, be it through completely replacing engine in vehicles or efficiency improvements using hybrid architecture for powertrain and auxiliary power demands, safety remains a significant challenge and critical requirement for off-highway electric vehicles. This paper explains the concept and importance of functional safety in electric off-highway vehicles, and shows how the different standards like ISO 26262, ISO 25119, ISO 13849 being utilized to achieve state of the art in functional safety for different
Mujumdar, Chaitanya Gajanan, Bachhav, Kiran, Deshpande, Chinmay
Advanced Compliance Risk Assessment Using Big Data from Leverage Fleet Intelligence2025-28-0343To be published on 11/06/2025
In-Use compliance regulations globally mandate that machines meet emission standards in the field, beyond dyno certification. For engine manufacturers, understanding compliance risks early is crucial for technology selection, calibration strategies, and validation routines. This study focuses on developing analytical and statistical methods for compliance risk assessment using Leverage Fleet Intelligence (LFI) data, which includes high-frequency telematics data from over 500K machines, reporting 1300 measures at 1Hz frequency. Traditional analytical methods are inadequate for handling such big data, necessitating advanced methods. We developed data pipelines to query measures from the Enterprise Data Lake (A Structured Data storage system), address big data challenges, and ensure data quality. Regulatory requirements were translated into software logic and applied to pre-processed data for compliance assessment. The resulting reports provide actionable insights on NOx sensor activity
Arya, Satya Prakash, Shekarappa, Kiran
Visibility study for Tractor with Rear Implement2025-28-0320To be published on 11/06/2025
This paper details a process involving digital content creation tools to conduct visibility studies for machinery that utilize vision-based perception system. In this paper we go through the process of preparing over 50 unique tillage implements with Light geometry attached to assess areas of potential sensor occlusion. We optimized the CAD Geometry of the model by removing Duplicate parts, Wiring, Floating geometry. Also, optimization of heavier parts was required and ensuring of high-altitude parts (i.e. SMV, Starfire, Lights, brackets) was important to ensure proper visibility studies. Making sure that the setup of the implement matched that of its corresponding vehicle was also Pertinent. The developed high-fidelity models that are used to Conduct perception occlusion analysis, develop simulations, quickly verify component geometries. Occlusion analyses facilitate cross-team discussions of the perception system coverage and expedite product development. Moreover, the generated high
Kumar, Pravin, GUMASTE, Amey, Rode, Aboli, Goč, Matej
Significance of correlation in the virtual world of structural analysis2025-28-0263To be published on 11/06/2025
In today’s competitive environment, speed to market is important in ensuring success of the product. However, new products cannot be handed over to customers without through verification and validation process. Hence, accelerating this process is the key in getting the product faster to the market. One way to accelerate physical testing is to integrate virtual verification into the workflow. Multiple design options can be evaluated virtually and then the shortlisted design can be sent for physical testing. However, for this integration to work flawlessly and to build trust in the simulation model, it must match the behavior of the physical model ‘exactly.’ How much ‘exact’ is good enough, can be quantified by means of Correlation. This is the important piece for effective testing and simulation integration. This work explores the concept of ‘correlation’ and different approaches of quantifying it. Multiple case studies are used for demonstration purposes. The approach for comparing
Deshpande, Amit Anand, Desale, Amit
Ensuring Functional Safety and SOTIF Analysis for Autonomous Off-Highway Vehicles: Addressing Risks in Complex Systems2025-28-0315To be published on 11/06/2025
The growing complexity of electronic systems and the rise of autonomous (driverless) vehicles in the off-highway industry emphasise the need for safer Electronic/Electrical (E/E) systems. In this paper, we present our approach to performing a comprehensive Functional Safety (FuSa) analysis and extending the scope to the application of Safety of the Intended Functionality (SOTIF) principles for off-highway vehicles. We apply FuSa to ensure that systems operate safely, by minimising risk through safety measures. This involves assessing risks based on potential hazards and deriving safety requirements in accordance with ISO 19014 and IEC 61508. Autonomous operation involves significant safety challenges. Thus, further analysis is needed to ensure the perception system functions safely and as intended in all scenarios. In the absence of a dedicated SOTIF standard for off-highway vehicles, we adapt ISO 21448 from the automotive industry for this analysis, as it is regarded as state-of-the
Kumar, Amrendra, Bagalwadi, Saurabh
Influence of road friction characteristics on the motorcycle dynamics2025-32-0036To be published on 11/03/2025
Steer characteristics of motorcycles are usually discussed in the linear domain, but since the kinematic characteristics of motorcycles on public roads vary greatly depending on road surface conditions such as dry and wet, pavement materials and construction methods, wear conditions of tire rubber, and changes in pavement materials over time, it is necessary to understand vehicle characteristics in nonlinear conditions from a safety perspective The vehicle characteristics of a vehicle under nonlinear conditions should be determined from the standpoint of safety. However, until now, there has been no method to continuously measure the friction characteristics of public roads, and in order to ascertain the full extent of such changes, they have been discussed using a process in which the friction coefficient is constant over a certain measurement range on the measured road surface. Therefore, we developed a new method that first continuously measures the friction characteristics of a
Kageyama, Ichiro
A Strategic TQM Approach to Enhance Passenger Cabin Comfort Using T-Matrix2025-28-0423To be published on 10/30/2025
This study demonstrates the application of the T-Matrix, a Total Quality Management (TQM) tool to improve thermal comfort in automotive climate control systems. Focusing on the commonly reported customer issue of insufficient cabin cooling, particularly relevant in hot and congested Indian driving conditions, the research systematically investigates 36 failure modes identified across the product lifecycle, from early design through production and post-sale customer usage. Root causes are first categorized using an Ishikawa diagram and then mapped using the T-Matrix across three critical stages: problem creation, expected detection, and actual detection. This integrated approach reveals process blind spots where existing validation and inspection systems fail to catch known risks, particularly in rear-seat airflow performance and component variability from suppliers. By applying this TQM methodology, the study identifies targeted improvement actions such as improved thermal targets
Jaiswara, Prashant, Kulkarni, Shridhar, Deshmukh, Ganesh, Nayakawadi, Uttam, Joshi, Gaurav, Shah, Geet, Jaybhay, Sambhaji
Risk Assessment of Delayed MAC Compressor Engagement on Occupant Thermal Comfort2025-28-0399To be published on 10/30/2025
Mobile air conditioning (MAC) systems play a critical role in ensuring occupant thermal comfort, particularly under extreme ambient conditions. Any delay in compressor engagement directly affects cabin cooldown performance, impacting both perceived and measured comfort levels. This study assesses the thermal comfort risks associated with compressor engagement delays of 6.5 seconds and 13 seconds under varying ambient conditions. A comprehensive frontloading approach was employed, integrating 1D CAE simulations with objective and subjective experimental testing. Initial simulations provided insights into transient cabin heat load behavior and air distribution effectiveness, enabling efficient test case selection. Physical testing was conducted in a controlled climatic chamber under severe (>40°C) ambient condition, replicating real-world scenario. Objective metrics, including cabin air temperature, vent temperature and cooldown rates, were measured to quantify thermal performance
Kulkarni, Shridhar, Deshmukh, Ganesh, Joshi, Gaurav, Shah, Geet, Jaybhay, Sambhaji
Safety Assessment of General Aviation Airplanes and Rotorcraft in Commercial ServiceARP5151B (Current)08/22/2025
This document describes a process that may be used to perform the ongoing safety assessment for (1) GAR aircraft and components (hereafter, “aircraft”), and (2) commercial operators of GAR aircraft. The process described herein is intended to support an overall safety management program. It is associated with showing compliance with regulations and also establishing and meeting internal company safety standards. The process described herein identifies a systematic means, but not the only means, to assess continuing airworthiness. Ongoing safety management is an activity dedicated to assuring that risk is identified and properly eliminated or controlled. The safety management process includes both safety assessment and economic decision-making. While economic decision-making (factors related to scheduling, parts, and cost) is an integral part of the safety management process, this document addresses only the ongoing safety assessment process. This ongoing safety assessment process
S-18C Ongoing Safety Assessment Committee
Dynamic Driving Task Assessment (DA) Metrics for Automated Driving SystemsJ3237_202508 (Current)08/20/2025
This SAE Recommended Practice provides DA metrics used to quantify the DDT performance of ADS-operated vehicles.3 Here, the primary focus is on the safety-related DDT performance and includes definitions, taxonomy, characteristics, and usage (along with alternatives) for each metric. DDT performance is a subset of overall operational performance of ADS-operated vehicles. Thus, assessments of DDT Fallback [1], cybersecurity, maintenance, interactions with passengers, etc., while important and could have an indirect impact on the DDT, are out of scope for this document. Note that the DA metrics do not specify the actions and/or maneuvers to be executed by the (ADS-operated) subject vehicle (SV). While this document presents a set of individual DA metrics, it is important to note that it is out of the scope of this document to describe how these metrics should be applied in practice. This is because the overall context of the scenario or deployment must be considered during DA metrics
On-Road Automated Driving (ORAD) Committee
Flight Compartment GlareARP6161A (Current)07/25/2025
This document is a tool for the certifying authority, flight deck crew station designers, instrument suppliers, lighting suppliers, and component suppliers. It is an aid to understanding and meeting relevant regulatory requirements, particularly those relating to pilot compartment view (refer to 14 CFR § 25.773[a][2]) and instrument lights (refer to 14 CFR § 25.1381[a][2]) for glare arising from visible electromagnetic radiation.
A-20A Crew Station Lighting
Composite and Bonded Structure Technician/Specialist Training DocumentAIR4938D (Current)07/25/2025
This document establishes the minimum curriculum requirements for training, practical assessments, and certifying composite structure repair personnel and metalbond repair personnel. It establishes criteria for the certification of personnel requiring appropriate knowledge of the technical principles underlying the composite structural repairs and/or metalbond they perform. Persons certified under this document may be eligible for licensing/certification/qualification by an appropriate authority, in addition to this industry-accepted technician certification. Teaching levels have been assigned to the curriculum to define the knowledge, skills, and abilities graduates will need to make repairs to composite or metalbond structure. Minimum hours of instruction have been provided to ensure adequate coverage of all subject matter, including lecture and laboratory. These minimums may be exceeded and may include an increase in the total number of training hours and/or increase in the teaching
AMS CACRC Commercial Aircraft Composite Repair Committee
A 3D Visibility Label for Mobility Coatings: Enhancing Traffic Safety Through Color and Sensor Perception12-09-02-000907/22/2025
The mobility industry is rapidly advancing towards more autonomous modes of transportation with the adoption of sophisticated self-driving technologies. However, a critical challenge, being the lack of standardized norms for defining, measuring, and ensuring vehicle visibility across various dynamic traffic environments, remains. This lack of awareness of visibility is hindering the development of new regulations for vehicle visibility and the controlled transition to a fully-integrated autonomous future. While current efforts focus on improving sensing technologies like computer vision, LiDAR systems, and sensor fusion development, two key issues remain unresolved: 1 The absence of a representative and realistic three-dimensional color visibility model for measuring and comparing the visibility of complex shapes with large but varying color coated three-dimensional surface areas. 2 The need for enhanced visibility solutions that improve visibility and vehicle detectability for all
Mijnen, Paul W., Moerenburg, Joost H.
Systematic Derivation of Requirements for the Perception Task of Free Space Driving Assistance Function Applied to Trucks2025-01-027907/02/2025
The larger size and expanded blind spots of heavy-duty trucks in comparison to passenger cars, create unique challenges for truck drivers navigating narrow roads, such as in urban scenarios. For this reason, the detection of free space around the vehicle is of critical importance, as it has the potential to save lives and reduce operating costs due to less maintenance and downtime. Despite the existence of numerous approaches to free space detection in the literature, few of these have been applied to the trucking sector, disregarding important aspects for these kinds of vehicles such as the altitude at which obstacles are located. This paper aims to present the initial results of our research, a “Not Free Space Warner”, a driving assistance function intended for implementation in series trucks. A methodology is followed to define the characteristics that the perception component of this function shall fulfill. To this end, an analysis of the most critical accidents and common driving
Martinez, Cristian, Peters, Steven
Aircraft Exterior Camera Video System LightingARP8467 (Current)07/01/2025
The video systems include a camera, display, and lights. Video is the recording, reproducing, or broadcasting of moving visual images as illustrated in Figure 1. A camera video imaging system is a system composed of a camera and a monitor, as well as other components, in which the monitor provides a real-time or near real-time visual image of the scene captured by the camera. Such systems are capable of providing remote views to the pilot and can therefore be used to provide improved visibility (for example, coverage of blind spots). In general, camera video systems may be used in the pilot’s work position for purposes of improving airplane and corresponding environmental visibility. Examples of aircraft video system applications include: Ground maneuver or taxi camera system Flight deck entry video surveillance system Cargo loading and unloading Cargo compartment livestock monitoring Monitoring systems that are used to track the external, internal, and security functions of an
A-20B Exterior Lighting Committee
Performance Specifications for Anthropomorphic Test Device TransducersJ2570_202506 (Current)06/30/2025
This SAE Recommended Practice defines the minimum performance specifications for sensors used within anthropomorphic test devices (ATDs) when performing impact tests per SAE J211. It is intended that any agency proposing to conduct tests in accordance with SAE J211 shall be able to demonstrate that the transducers they use would meet the performance requirements specified in this document.
Safety Test Instrumentation Standards Committee
Traumatic Head and Brain Injuries in Helmeted Motorcycle Crashes2025-22-000606/27/2025
This study presents an analysis of 364 motorcycle helmet impact tests, including standard certified full-face, open-face, and half-helmets, as well as non-certified (novelty) helmet designs. Two advanced motorcycle helmet designs that incorporate technologies intended to mitigate the risk of rotational brain injuries (rTBI) were included in this study. Results were compared to 80 unprotected tests using an instrumented 50th percentile Hybrid III head form and neck at impact speeds ranging from 6 to 18 m/s (13 to 40 mph). Results show that, on average, the Head Injury Criterion (HIC) was reduced by 92 percent across certified helmets, compared to the unhelmeted condition, indicating substantial protection against focal head and brain injuries. However, findings indicate that standard motorcycle helmets increase the risk of AIS 2 to 5 rotational brain injuries (rTBI) by an average of 30 percent compared to the unprotected condition, due to the increased rotational inertia generated by
Lloyd, John
A Dynamic Hydroplaning Study: A Fluid–Structure Interaction Model for Road Vehicle Tire Analysis15-18-03-001506/24/2025
Hydroplaning contributes to approximately 20% of traffic accidents during adverse weather conditions, with factors such as velocity, water film thickness, tire inflation, and vehicle weight playing significant roles. This study aims to simulate the hydroplaning phenomenon using a fluid–structure interaction model based on the coupled Eulerian–Lagrangian (CEL) capabilities of ABAQUS. Results reveal that vehicle linear velocity is a key determinant of hydroplaning risk, with a positive correlation observed. The findings suggest maintaining speeds under 50 km/h to mitigate hydroplaning risk, contingent on well-maintained, properly inflated tires. Multiple linear regression analysis further demonstrates correlations among velocity, tire inflation, quarter vehicle load, and water film thickness in predicting the reaction force between the tire and roadway. The proposed scheme provides a predictive mechanism for hydroplaning risk under varying conditions, offering valuable insights into
Aboelsaoud, Mostafa, Taha, Ahmed Abdelsalam, Abo Elazm, Mohamed, Elgamal, Hassan Anwar
Application of a Chemical Kinetic Modeling Approach within a Fully Coupled Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulation of Battery Cells during Thermal Runaway14-14-02-001406/11/2025
The objective of the current study is to systematically evaluate the battery thermal runaway heat release rate through chemical kinetics and then study its effect on battery module and pack level. For this purpose, a chemistry solver has been developed, capable of simultaneously solving the thermal runaway kinetics in multiple battery cells with the cell-specific chemistry model and battery active material compositions. This developed solid body chemistry (SBC) solver assumes a homogeneous system in the specified geometrical selection. A 3D representation can be achieved by setting up multiple solver selections in one solid domain (battery cell) as the SBC solver is capable of handling multiple selections, chemistry models, and battery active material compositions. Further, the SBC solver is fully integrated in a commercial three-dimensional computational fluid dynamics (3D-CFD) code. Thus, enabling to simulate the real-life thermal runaway applications covering the battery module and
Chittipotula, Thirumalesha, Eder, Lucas, Uhl, Thomas
Head Accelerations and Concussion Risks in Low-to-Moderate–Speed Rear-End Collisions2025-01-504106/10/2025
Recent studies have investigated head injury metrics, including mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), or concussion risks, in low- to moderate-speed rear-end collisions, with linear and angular head accelerations contributing to the risk of developing a concussion. The present study analyzes head acceleration values in rear-end collisions at an impact severity of 5–30 km/h delta-V. Biomechanical data was obtained from HIII 50th percentile male anthropomorphic test devices (ATDs) seated in the target subject vehicles and utilizing safety restraints and head rests. Concussion risks were calculated from resultant linear and angular head accelerations recorded in the ATDs, and a linear regression model was used to determine what, if any, relationship existed between these head injury metrics and impact severity. The results indicate that there is a significant and positive relationship between head acceleration metrics and impact severity, particularly in the sagittal plane, with F-values
Garcia, Beatriz, Emanet, Hatice Seyda, Hoffman, Austin
LightNetDehaze: Lightweight and Unsupervised Single-Image Dense Haze Removal12-09-01-000505/26/2025
Image dehazing techniques can play a vital role in object detection, surveillance, and accident prevention, especially in scenarios where visibility is compromised because of light scattering by atmospheric particles. To obtain a high-quality image or as an initial step in processing, it’s crucial to restore the scene’s information from a single image, given that this is an ill-posed inverse problem. The present approach utilized an unsupervised learning approach to predict the transmission map from a hazy image and used YOLOv8n to detect the car from a clear recovered image. The dehazing model utilized a lightweight parallel channel architecture to extract features from the input image and estimate the transmission map. The clear image is recovered using an atmospheric scattering model and given to the YOLOv8n for car detection. By incorporating dark channel prior loss during training, the model eliminates the need for a paired dataset. The proposed dehazing model with fewer
Dave, Chintan, Patel, Hetal, Kumar, Ahlad
Development of an Intelligent Instrumented Tire for Real-Time Hydroplaning Risk Estimation10-09-03-002705/21/2025
This study introduces an innovative intelligent tire system capable of estimating the risk of total hydroplaning based on water pressure measurements within the tread grooves. Dynamic hydroplaning represents an important safety concern influenced by water depth, tread design, and vehicle longitudinal speed. Existing intelligent tire systems primarily assess hydroplaning risk using the water wedge effect, which occurs predominantly in deep water conditions. However, in shallow water, which is far more prevalent in real-world scenarios, the water wedge effect is absent at higher longitudinal speeds, which could make existing systems unable to reliably assess the total hydroplaning risk. Groove flow represents a key factor in hydroplaning dynamics, and it is governed by two mechanisms: water interception rate and water wedge pressure. In both the shallow water and deep water cases, the groove water flow will increase as a result of increasing the longitudinal speed of the vehicle for a
Vilsan, Alexandru, Sandu, Corina, Anghelache, Gabriel, Warfford, Jeffrey
Evaluation of Occupant Injury Risk in a Transport Aircraft Crash Test Environment02-18-02-001105/16/2025
Researchers at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Langley Research Center (LaRC) previously conducted a full-scale crash test of a Fokker F28 MK1000 aircraft to study occupant injury risks. The goal of the current study was to investigate the injury predictions of the Global Human Body Models Consortium (GHBMC) and Total Human Model for Safety (THUMS) occupant models in the tested aircraft crash condition and explore possible utilization of both human body models (HBMs) in this context. Eight crash conditions were simulated utilizing each of the models. The HBMs were positioned in two postures, a neutral upright posture with hands resting on the legs and feet contacting the floor and a braced posture with head and hand contact with the forward seat back. Head and neck injury metrics and lumbar vertebra axial force were calculated and compared for all simulations. Both HBMs reported similar kinematic responses in the simulated impact conditions. However, the GHBMC
Jones, Nathaniel, Putnam, Jacob, Untaroiu, Costin Daniel
Development of a Generic Nearside Impact Test Fixture for Evaluating In-Vehicle Crashworthiness of Wheelchairs2025-22-000205/13/2025
Current voluntary standards for wheelchair crashworthiness only test under frontal and rear impact conditions. To help provide an equitable level of safety for occupants seated in wheelchairs under side impact, we developed a sled test procedure simulating nearside impact loading using a fixed staggered loading wall. Publicly available side impact crash data from vehicles that could be modified for wheelchair use were analyzed to specify a relevant crash pulse. Finite element modeling was used to approximate the side impact loading of a wheelchair during an FMVSS No. 214 due to vehicle intrusion. Validation sled tests were conducted using commercial manual and power wheelchairs and a surrogate wheelchair base fixture. Test procedures include methods to position the wheelchair to provide consistent loading for wheelchairs of different dimensions. The fixture and procedures can be used to evaluate the integrity of wheelchairs under side impact loading conditions.
Boyle, Kyle, Hu, Jingwen, Manary, Miriam, Orton, Nichole R., Klinich, Kathleen D.
Influence of Strain Rate Effect on Mechanical and Crashworthiness Properties of CFRP Composite Structures05-19-01-000205/06/2025
Composite materials are increasingly utilized in industries such as automotive and aerospace due to their lightweight nature and high strength-to-weight ratio. Understanding how strain rate affects the mechanical and crashworthiness properties of CFRP composites is essential for accurate impact simulations and improved safety performance. This study examines the strain rate sensitivity of CFRP composites through mechanical testing and finite element analysis (FEA). Experimental results confirm that compressive strength increases by 100%–200% under dynamic loading, while stiffness decreases by up to 22% at a strain rate of 50 s−1, consistent with trends observed in previous studies. A sled test simulation using LS-Dyna demonstrated that the CFRP crash box sustained an average strain rate of 46.5 s−1, aligning with realistic impact conditions. Incorporating strain rate–dependent material properties into the FEA model significantly improved correlation with experimental crashworthiness
Badri, Hesam, Jayasree, Nithin Amirth, Loukodimou, Vasiliki, Omairey, Sadik, Bradbury, Aidan, Lidgett, Mark, Page, Chris, Kazilas, Mihalis
Crash Performance Improvement: The Impact of Engine Mount Crash Plates on Achieving a 5-Star Safety Rating2025-01-008505/05/2025
Electric vehicles (EVs) differ from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles in that they lack a conventional engine and feature an electric drive unit, leading to distinct dynamic behaviours in the powertrain. Additionally, the arrangement of auxiliary components in EVs often differs from that in traditional ICE vehicles, which can sometimes significantly impact safety ratings. This paper examines a case study of a critical failure during a crash test, where displacement of an engine mount arm caused substantial structural intrusion and reduced the vehicle’s safety rating. To address this issue and enhance crashworthiness, a “crash plate” was designed and integrated into the mount system. This solution effectively constrained the mount arm’s movement during impact, preventing the intrusion observed in previous tests. The paper provides a detailed analysis of the crash plate’s dimensions and its relationship to the engine mount, demonstrating its potential for broader application in
Hazra, Sandip, Khan, Arkadip, Mohare, Gourishkumar
A New Test Rig for Electrically Actuated Landing Gear and Brake of a Small Transport Aircraft2025-01-016105/02/2025
Performing highly representative tests of aircraft equipment is a critical feature for gaining utmost confidence on their ability to perform flawlessly in flight under the entire spectrum of operating conditions. This can also contribute to accelerate the certification process of a new equipment. A research project (E-LISA) was performed in recent years, as part of the European funded Clean Sky 2 framework, with the objective of building an innovative facility for testing an electrically actuated landing gear and brake for a small air transport. The project eventually led to the development and construction of an Iron Bird able to reproduce in a realistic and comprehensive way a full variety of landing test cases consistent with certification specifications and landing histories available in the repository of the airframer. The Iron Bird that was eventually developed is a multi-functional intelligent and easy reconfigurable facility integrating hardware and software allowing to perform
De Martin, Andrea, Bertolino, Antonio, Jacazio, Giovanni
Enhancing Airworthiness Security: SysML-Based Approach to Modelling Security Scope Definitions2025-01-017205/02/2025
Airworthiness certification of aircraft requires an Airworthiness Security Process (AWSP) to ensure safe operation under potential unauthorized interactions, particularly in the context of growing cyber threats. Regulatory authorities mandate the consideration of Intentional Unauthorized Electronic Interactions (IUEI) in the development of aircraft, airborne software, and equipment. As the industry increasingly adopts Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to accelerate development, we aim to enhance this effort by focusing on security scope definitions – a critical step within the AWSP for security risk assessment that establishes the boundaries and extent of security measures. However, our findings indicate that, despite the increasing use of model-based tools in development, these security scope definitions often remain either document-based or, when modeled, are presented at overly abstract levels, both of which limit their utility. Furthermore, we found that these definitions
Hechelmann, Adrian, Mannchen, Thomas
Pilot Visibility from the Flight DeckARP4101/2A (Current)05/02/2025
This document recommends criteria to assure adequate visibility from the flight deck. The flight-deck windshield must provide sufficient external vision to permit the pilot to perform any maneuvers within the operating limits of the aircraft safely and, at the same time, afford an unobstructed internal view of the flight instruments and other critical components and displays from the same eye position.
S-7 Flight Deck Handling Qualities Stds for Trans Aircraft
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Help Responders in Urban Environments25AERP05_0905/01/2025
The Science and Technology Directorate's (S&T) National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (NUSTL) recently brought together emergency responders from across the nation to test unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) from the Blue UAS Cleared List. By providing an aerial vantage point, and creating standoff distance between responders and potential threats, UAS can significantly mitigate safety risks to responders by allowing them to assess and monitor incidents remotely. U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Washington, D.C. In November 2024, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (NUSTL) teamed up with Mississippi State University's (MSU) Raspet Flight Research Laboratory, and DAGER Technology LLC, to conduct an assessment on selected models of cybersecure “Blue UAS.” The drones, including models from Ascent AeroSystems, Freefly Systems, Parrot Drones, Skydio, and Teal Drones, are cybersecure and commercially available to assist
Standard Test Method for Measuring Forces During Dynamic Slicing of a Soft ProjectileAS7254 (Current)05/01/2025
This document describes a method for measuring transient force histories generated by the impact of a soft or frangible projectile on a thin slicer oriented in a plane parallel to the direction of the projectile motion. The slicer is intended to be representative of a typical turbofan engine fan blade. The document describes the hardware and instrumentation required as well as the processing and data reduction required to compute force. In this test, a projectile impacts a relatively thin, flat, blade-like device with a sharp leading edge (the “slicer”). The direction of motion of the projectile is parallel to the plane of the slicer. The test is designed to minimize lateral motion in the projectile as a result of the impact. The intended impact velocity range for this test is between approximately 50 and 300 m/sec. The slicer has a width greater than the largest diameter of the projectile and is supported on a fixture instrumented to measure force. The projectile material is expected
G-28 Simulants for Impact and Ingestion Testing Committee
Automated Vehicles: Development, Testing, and Validation: Vol. 3EPRCOMPV03202404/30/2025
Beiker, Sven, Kolodziejczyk, Bart
Powerplant Fire Test StandardsAS6826 (Current)04/14/2025
This aerospace standard provides guidance for use in demonstrating compliance with powerplant fire protection requirements by fire test.
A-22 Fire Protection and Flammability Testing Committee
A Low-Entry Bus Body Structure Performance under the Conditions of the New Car Assessment Program Frontal Crash Tests09-13-02-000704/09/2025
The New Car Assessment Program (e.g., US NCAP and EuroNCAP) frontal crash tests are an essential part of vehicle safety evaluations, which are mandatory for the certification of civil means of transport prior to normal road exploitation. The presented research is focused on the behavior of a tubular low-entry bus frame during a frontal impact test at speeds of 32 and 56 km/h, perpendicular to a rigid wall surface. The deformation zones in the bus front and roof parts were estimated using Ansys LS-DYNA and considered such factors as the additional mass (1630 kg) of electric batteries following the replacement of a diesel engine with an electric one. This caused stabilization of the electric bus body along the transverse axis, with deviations decreased by 19.9%. Speed drop from 56 to 32 km/h showed a reduction of the front window sill deformations from 172 to 132 mm, and provided a twofold margin (159.4 m/s2) according to the 30g ThAC criterion of R80. This leads to the conclusion about
Holenko, Kostyantyn, Dykha, Aleksandr, Koda, Eugeniusz, Kernytskyy, Ivan, Royko, Yuriy, Horbay, Orest, Berezovetska, Oksana, Rys, Vasyl, Humeniuk, Ruslan, Berezovetskyi, Serhii, Chalecki, Marek
Application of 1.7GPa Martensitic Steel in Dash Lower Cross Member to Enhance Automotive Frontal Impact Safety2025-01-821804/01/2025
The rapid growth of electric vehicles (EVs) has led to a significant increase in vehicle mass due to the integration of large and heavy battery systems. This increase in mass has raised concerns about collision energy and the associated risks, particularly in high-speed impacts. As a consequence, crashworthiness evaluations, especially front-impact regulations, have become increasingly stringent. Crash speed between the vehicle and the Mobile Progressive Deformable Barrier (MPDB) is increasing, reflecting the growing emphasis on safety in the automotive industry. Moreover, a new frontal pole crash scenario is under consideration for future regulatory standards, highlighting the continuous evolution of crash testing protocols. To ensure occupant protection and battery safety, manufacturers have traditionally used Hot Blow Forming technology for producing closed-loop dash lower cross member components. However, this process is both costly and energy-intensive, necessitating more
Lee, Jongmin, Kim, Donghyun, Jang, Minho, Kim, Geunho, Seongho, Yoo, Kim, Kyu-Rae
Advancing Verification and Validation for ADAS and ADS2025-01-805204/01/2025
Emerging automotive technologies like advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and automated driving systems (ADS) hold promise for improving safety for the traveling public; however, effective verification and validation (V&V) of these systems has proven to be challenging. Traditional testing methodologies may serve in limited cases for systems exhibiting low levels of automation, but recent studies show that these systems that have been brought to market perform poorly in practice. Further, these traditional methods do not serve for testing systems with high levels of automation where a human driver simply serves as a fallback ready user or is out of the loop altogether. New V&V methods are required to assess whether these systems can perform their intended functions in their intended operating environments, and to assess whether they can do so safely across the expansive and variable operating space. This paper presents an overview of ADAS and ADS challenges and novel approaches to
Thorn, Eric, Knisley, Veronica, Auchter, Joseph
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS): Assessing the Efficacy of Non-Impact Testing for Evaluating the Performance of Frontal Collision Mitigation Technology2025-01-805604/01/2025
As Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) systems become standard equipment in more light duty vehicles, the ability to evaluate these systems efficiently is becoming critical to regulatory agencies and manufacturers. A key driver of the practicality of evaluating these systems’ performance is the potential collision between the subject vehicle and test target. AEB performance can depend on vehicle-to-vehicle closing speeds, crash scenarios, and nuanced differences between various situational and environmental factors. Consequently, high speed impacts that may occur while evaluating the performance of an AEB system, as a result of partial or incomplete mitigation by an AEB activation, can cause significant damage to both the test vehicle and equipment, which may be impractical. For tests in which impact with the test target is not acceptable, or as a means of increasing test count, an alternative test termination methodology may be used. One such method constitutes the application of a late
Kuykendal, Michelle, Easter, Casey, Koszegi, Giacomo, Alexander, Ross, Paradiso, Marc, Scally, Sean
An Adaptive Risk-Based Access Control with Trusted Execution Environment for Vehicles2025-01-808904/01/2025
The rapid development of intelligent and connected vehicles is transforming them into data-rich information carriers, which generate and store vast amounts of sensitive information. However, the frequent sharing of resources within these vehicles poses substantial risks to user privacy and data security. Should sensitive resources be accessed maliciously, the consequences could be severe, leading to significant threats to the safety, property, and reputation of both drivers and passengers. To address these risks, this paper proposes an adaptive risk-based access control with Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) specifically designed for vehicles, aimed at managing and restricting access permissions based on risk assessments. Firstly, this paper designs an adaptive risk model in accordance with ISO/SAE 21434, taking into account factors such as the security levels of subjects and objects, context, and the risk history of subjects to separately quantify threats and impacts. By adjusting
Luo, Feng, Li, Zhihao, Wang, Jiajia, Luo, Cheng
Occupant Responses in High-Speed Rear Sled Tests: Focus of Initial Position, Seat Strength and ATD Size2025-01-873104/01/2025
The National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently published an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) to evaluate seat performance in rear impacts [1]. The ANPRM was issued partially in response to two petitions requesting an increase in seatback strength requirements and high-speed testing with various size Anthropometric Test Devices (ATDs). To better understand the effect of these requests, this study evaluates ATD responses with two high-speed rear sled conditions, three occupant sizes and various seat designs. Seat designs varied from modern conventional seats with yielding properties to stronger and stiffer seats represented by seat integrated restraint (SIR) designs, and rigidized SIR seats. Twenty-four rear sled tests were analyzed. The tests were matched by crash severity, seat designs (strength), ATD sizes and initial postures (nominal/in-position, leaned forward and leaned outboard). The test data and videos were reviewed to identify time coinciding with
Parenteau, Chantal, Burnett, Roger
Design of an Integrated Crash Safety Test Scenario: Rear-End Collision in SUBSEQUENCE of Emergency Braking2025-01-874704/01/2025
The integrated vehicle crash safety design provides longer pre-crash preparation time and design space for the in-crash occupant protection. However, the occupant’s out-of-position displacement caused by vehicle’s pre-crash emergency braking also poses challenges to the conventional restraint system. Despite the long-term promotion of integrated restraint patterns by the vehicle manufacturers, safety regulations and assessment protocols still basically focus on traditional standard crash scenarios. More integrated crash safety test scenarios and testing methods need to be developed. In this study, a sled test scenario representing a moderate rear-end collision in subsequence of emergency braking was designed and conducted. The bio-fidelity of the BioRID II ATD during the emergency braking phase is preliminarily discussed and validated through comparison with a volunteer test. The final forward out-of-position displacement of the BioRID II ATD falls within the range of volunteer
Fei, Jing, Wang, Peifeng, Qiu, Hang, Liu, Yu, Shen, Jiajie, Cheng, James Chih, Zhou, Qing, Tan, Puyuan
Parameter Calibration Method of Johnson-Cook Constitutive Model based on Tensile and Compression Tests2025-01-824204/01/2025
In new energy vehicles, aluminum alloy has gained prominence for its ability to achieve superior lightweight properties. During the automotive design phase, accurately predicting and simulating structural performance can effectively reduce costs and enhance efficiency. Nevertheless, the acquisition of accurate material parameters for precise predictive simulations presents a substantial challenge. The Johnson-Cook model is widely utilized in the automotive industry for impact and molding applications due to its simplicity and effectiveness. However, variations in material composition, processing techniques, and manufacturing methods of aluminum alloy can lead to differences in material properties. Additionally, components are constantly subjected to complex stress states during actual service. Conventional parameter calibration methods primarily rely on quasi-static and dynamic tensile tests, offering limited scope in addressing compression scenarios. This paper proposes an inversion
Kong, Deyu, Gao, Yunkai
Solving Vehicle Speed and Acceleration from Video Evidence Using Optimization2025-01-868304/01/2025
This paper introduces a method to solve the instantaneous speed and acceleration of a vehicle from one or more sources of video evidence by using optimization to determine the best fit speed profile that tracks the measured path of a vehicle through a scene. Mathematical optimization is the process of seeking the variables that drive an objective function to some optimal value, usually a minimum, subject to constraints on the variables. In the video analysis problem, the analyst is seeking a speed profile that tracks measured vehicle positions over time. Measured positions and observations in the video constrain the vehicle’s motion and can be used to determine the vehicle’s instantaneous speed and acceleration. The variables are the vehicle’s initial speed and an unknown number of periods of approximately constant acceleration. Optimization can be used to determine the speed profile that minimizes the total error between the vehicle’s calculated distance traveled at each measured
Snyder, Sean, Callahan, Michael, Wilhelm, Christopher, Johnk, Chris, Lowi, Alvin, Bretting, Gerald
High-Speed FCW & AEB Testing of Tesla Model 3's Across Software Updates2025-01-869504/01/2025
A total of 148 tests were conducted to evaluate the Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) systems in five different Tesla Model 3 vehicles between model years 2018 and 2020. The testing occurred across four calendar years from 2020 to 2024. These tests involved testing against stationary vehicle targets, including a foam Stationary Vehicle Target (SVT), a Deformable Stationary Vehicle Target (DSVT), a live vehicle with brake lights, and a SoftCar360 designed for high-speed impact tests. The evaluations were conducted at speeds of 35, 50, 60, 65, 70, 75, and 80 miles per hour (mph) during both daytime and nighttime conditions. The analysis encompassed comparisons of Time to Collision (TTC) at FCW, TTC at AEB, and emergency braking deceleration magnitudes across the different software versions. Testing of the Traffic Aware Cruise Control (TACC) system was also conducted against a stationary target in the Tesla’s lane at a speed of 80 mph. The findings
Harrington, Shawn, Nagarajan, Sundar Raman
Integration of Safety Standards for a Unified Safety Framework for Automated Vehicles2025-01-871704/01/2025
This paper proposes a structured safety framework tailored for the concept phase of Level 2 and Level 3 automated vehicles, addressing the unique challenges posed by these advanced systems. The framework integrates key principles from ISO 26262 and ISO 21448 to create a safety approach that spans hardware reliability, functional safety, and system performance. Central to the framework is a broad analysis that combines methodologies from System-Theoretic Process Analysis (STPA) and Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA). This dual approach enables the identification of potential risks arising from both hardware failures and the intended functionalities of the system. The framework further details a combined specification and design process that aligns the strengths of each standard, ensuring robust sensor architectures and reliable decision-making processes. A case study on Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Keeping is presented to demonstrate the practical implementation of the
Sari, Ayse Aysu, Soleimani, Morteza
Comprehensive Injury Assessment of Reclined Occupants across Varied Seat Configurations with the THUMS Human Body Model2025-01-873904/01/2025
The development of autonomous driving technology will liberate the space in the car and bring more possibilities of comfortable and diverse sitting postures to passengers, but the collision safety problem cannot be ignored. The aim of this study is to investigate the changes of injury pattern and loading mechanism of occupants under various reclined postures. A highly rotatable rigid seat and an integrated three-point seat belt were used, with a 23g, 50kph input pulse. Firstly, the sled test and simulation using THOR-AV in a reclined posture were conducted, and the sled model was verified effective. Based on the sled model, the latest human body model, THUMS v7, was used for collision simulation. By changing the angle of seatback and seat pan, 5 seat configurations were designed. Through the calculation of the volunteers' pose regression function, the initial position of THUMS body parts in different seat configurations was determined. The responses of human body parts were output
Yang, Xiaoting, Wang, Qiang, Liu, Yu, Fei, Jing, Wang, Peifeng, Li, Zhen, Bai, Zhonghao
Damage Analysis of Traction Battery For New Energy Vehicle Based on Bottom Impact2025-01-812504/01/2025
As the high-quality development of the new energy vehicle (NEV) and traction battery industries, the safety of traction batteries has become a global focus. Typically mounted at the bottom of NEVs, traction battery systems are particularly vulnerable to mechanical damage caused by bottom impacts, posing serious safety risks. This study investigates the damage sustained by NEV traction battery systems during bottom impact collisions, using computer tomography analysis to detail the damage mechanisms. The findings provide valuable data to enhance the safety and protective performance of traction batteries under such scenarios.
Yan, Pengfei, Wang, Fang, Ma, Tianyi, Han, Ce, He, Gaiyun
Research on Crash Simulation and Safety of Automotive Power Battery2025-01-822604/01/2025
In recent years, energy scarcity and environmental pollution have intensified globally, prompting increased research and development in new energy vehicles as countries prioritize environmental protection and energy conservation. Compared to fuel-powered vehicles, new energy vehicles have relatively larger battery volumes and weights, which can increase damage and the risk of fires and explosions in collisions. To analyze and optimize the safety performance of a specific vehicle model's battery pack, we constructed a finite element model using existing software and performed pre-processing, simulation, and analysis of modal, random vibration, and extrusion characteristics. This revealed specific damage scenarios and enabled reliability analysis under working conditions. To enhance safety and reduce mass, we parametrically modeled power pack components and optimized parameters via multi-objective genetic algorithms under three road conditions. Results indicate reduced mass and improved
Wang, Zhi
Discrepancies between Metadata and Actual Camera Field of View: A Photogrammetric Approach2025-01-868604/01/2025
Camera matching photogrammetry is widely used in the field of accident reconstruction for mapping accident scenes, modeling vehicle damage from post collision photographs, analyzing sight lines, and video tracking. A critical aspect of camera matching photogrammetry is determining the focal length and Field of View (FOV) of the photograph being analyzed. The intent of this research is to analyze the accuracy of the metadata reported focal length and FOV. The FOV from photographs captured by over 20 different cameras of various makes, models, sensor sizes, and focal lengths will be measured using a controlled and repeatable testing methodology. The difference in measured FOV versus reported FOV will be presented and analyzed. This research will provide analysts with a dataset showing the possible error in metadata reported FOV. Analysts should consider the metadata reported FOV as a starting point for photogrammetric analysis and understand that the FOV calculated from the image
Smith, Connor A., Erickson, Michael, Hashemian, Alireza
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