Modeling of Occupant Response on Side-facing Aircraft Seats
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This paper addresses the injury and pass/fail criteria as well as the kinematics of occupants on side-facing aircraft seats. To demonstrate equivalent level of safety for these seats compared to the conventional forward-or-aft seats, a number of side-facing seat impact sled tests were conducted using a SID with three-point restraint system on a rigid divan-type couch with a rigid bulkhead in order to maximize the potential for injuries. For multi-occupant tests, a Hybrid II ATD was utilized as a second occupant. Analytical models were developed supporting the test results. A set of parametric studies were then conducted to identify proper restraint systems and seating configurations to protect the occupants.
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