An Overview of the Evolution of Computer Assisted Motor Vehicle Accident Reconstruction

This paper presents an overview of the evolution of computer simulations in vehicle collision and occupant kinematic reconstructions. The basic principles behind these simulations, the origin of these programs and the evolution of these programs from a basic analytical mathematical model to a sophis...

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Published in:SAE transactions 1987-01, Vol.96 (3), p.1264-1278
Main Authors: Cheng, Philip H., Sens, Michael J., Wiechel, John F., Guenther, Dennis A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Exact sciences and technology
Ground, air and sea transportation, marine construction
Road transportation and traffic
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Summary:This paper presents an overview of the evolution of computer simulations in vehicle collision and occupant kinematic reconstructions. The basic principles behind these simulations, the origin of these programs and the evolution of these programs from a basic analytical mathematical model to a sophisticated computer program are discussed. In addition, a brief computer development history is discussed to demonstrate how the evolution of computer assisted vehicle accident reconstruction becomes feasible for a reconstructionist. Possible future research in computer reconstruction is also discussed.
ISSN:0096-736X
2577-1531