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Whiplash Testing Protocol - Euro NCAP

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3 COORDINATE SYSTEM<br />

3.1 Sled Coordinates<br />

3.1.1 The coordinate system used must be an ordinary Cartesian co-ordinate system with 90˚<br />

between the axes.<br />

3.1.2 The origin for all measurements made using CMM is to be located on the upper surface of a<br />

seat mounting bolt hole, in the stationary part of the seat runner. This common origin will<br />

provide a means of comparing seat positions across test laboratories, where required. In the<br />

first instance, the right hand rear mounting hole shall be used. If this is not present, the next<br />

available fixation point shall be chosen, considering available options in the following order:<br />

left hand rear, left hand front, right hand front.<br />

3.2 Dummy Coordinates<br />

3.2.1 The coordinate system for the BioRID instrumentation used must be in accordance with SAE<br />

J211.<br />

Version 3.1<br />

June 2011<br />

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