Sierra Sam
A crash test dummy, or simply dummy, is a full-scale anthropomorphic test device (ATD) that simulates the dimensions, weight proportions and articulation of the human body during a traffic collision. Dummies are used by researchers, automobile and aircraft manufacturers to predict the injuries a person might sustain in a crash. Modern dummies are usually instrumented to record data such as velocity of impact, crushing force, bending, folding, or torque of the body, and deceleration rates during a collision.
Prior to the development of crash test dummies, automobile companies tested using human cadavers, animals and live volunteers. Cadavers have been used to modify different parts of a car, such as the seatbelt. This type of testing may provide more realistic test results than using a dummy, but it raises ethical dilemmas because human cadavers and animals are not able to consent to research studies. Animal testing is not prevalent today. Computational models of the human body are increasingly being used in the industry and research to complement the use of dummies as virtual tools.
There is a constant need for new testing because each new vehicle has a different design, and as technology changes ATDs must be developed to accurately test safety and efficacy.
Selected Works
- 2014-06-20T00:00:00.000000Z
Sierralism EP
- 2013-12-03T00:00:00.000000Z
My Space
- 2013-05-13T00:00:00.000000Z
Wacky Words Ep
- 2019-10-29T00:00:00.000000Z
Waves
- 2019-02-25T00:00:00.000000Z
Mind Strategy
- 2018-09-03T00:00:00.000000Z
Informant
- 2017-08-07T00:00:00.000000Z
1995
- 2016-09-26T00:00:00.000000Z
Remember Me
- 2015-10-26T00:00:00.000000Z
Sage EP
- 2015-03-23T00:00:00.000000Z
This Ride
- 2012-10-01T00:00:00.000000Z
Things You Do
- 2010-07-05T00:00:00.000000Z
Manequin EP
- 2009-11-09T00:00:00.000000Z
The Swarm EP
- 2009-08-17T00:00:00.000000Z
Jump Rope EP
- 2008-10-06T00:00:00.000000Z
Opus 01
- 2002-06-27T00:00:00.000000Z
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