Calspan/Chrysler Research Safety Vehicle Phase III Final Technical Report: Volume I: Technical Report

Fabian, G. J.; Frig, G. E.; Calspan Corporation. Advanced Technology Center

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Calspan/Chrysler Research Safety Vehicle Phase III Final Technical Report: Volume I: Technical Report

Published Date:

1979-12-01

Language:

English

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Calspan/Chrysler Research Safety Vehicle Phase III Final Technical Report: Volume I: Technical Report

Details:

Creators:

Fabian, G. J. ; Frig, G. E. ;

Corporate Creators:

Calspan Corporation. Advanced Technology Center

Corporate Contributors:

United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Subject/TRT Terms:

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Publication/ Report Number:

DOT-HS-805-301 ; ZN-6069-V-23 (Volume I) ;

Resource Type:

Tech Report

Geographical Coverage:

United States

Edition:

Volume I: Technical Report ; Final Design Report 1/26/77 to 1/31/80

Corporate Publisher:

United States. Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Abstract:

A comprehensive summary of the final design of the Calspan/Chrysler RSV is presented. Reference is made to earlier studies in which the design goals were established. Details of the design tradeoff analyses and the final design decisions which culminated in the cars built for the fourth, or final, phase of the six-year program are given. These vehicles are based on a modern-high production car design which was modified to achieve the resistance to damage in low speed collisions, pedestrian safeguards and occupant protection characteristics which were desired. Subsequent testing in various types of impacts at Calspan and elsewhere demonstrated these qualities. Analytical development and testing activities supporting the evolution and improvement of the individual body and chassis components are discussed and the final parts are illustrated with photos and drawings. The documentation includes a bill of materials from which the actual automobiles were fabricated.

Format:

PDF

Funding:

DOT-HS-7-01551

Collection(s):

NHTSA - Vehicle Safety Research
US Transportation Collection

Main Document Checksum:

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Supporting Files:

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Calspan/Chrysler Research Safety Vehicle Phase III Final Technical Report: Volume II: Technical Discussion

Published Date:

1980-04-01

Abstract:

Under the Phase III the design, development, and fabrication of the Research Safety Vehicle (RSV) are summarized in this document. This work constitutes Phase III of a four-phase DOT/NHTSA program for the research, development, fabrication, and testi...

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Calspan/Chrysler Research Safety Vehicle Phase III Final Technical Report: Volume I: Executive Summary

Published Date:

1980-04-01

Abstract:

In Phase III of the RSV program, the Phase II design of subsystems and components was refined and adapted to exemplify mass production techniques. This report summarizes the integration of the various elements into a coordinated design from which ten...

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