Transportation Expertise

Anthropometry

UMTRI has a long history of conducting anthropometric studies of children and adults, with a particular focus in recent years on documenting anthropometry and positioning of drivers and passengers within the automotive environment. Standard anthropometric measurement tools and techniques are used to select and document body dimensions and proportions of subject populations, and various three-dimensional measurement techniques are used to capture the three-dimensional locations of body landmarks and the geometry of surface contours. The latter include stereo-photogrammetry, Faro Arm digitizers, and light- and sound-based motion capture systems. These tools have been used to document the seated anthropometry of drivers and passengers, including special populations such as pregnant occupants.

Selected projects in this area:

Modifying Child ATD Pelvis Designs
Sponsor: George Washington University
Investigator: Kathleen DeSantis Klinich
01/01/2006 - 06/01/2008

Multivariate Anthropometry for Auto Seat Design
Sponsor: Schukra North America, Inc.
Investigator: Matthew Reed
02/23/2005 - 03/31/2006

Seated Anthropometry of the Pregnant Driver
Sponsor: General Motors
Investigator: Kathleen DeSantis Klinich
08/19/1996 - 03/31/1999

Evaluation of Cervical Spine Geometry in the Automotive Seated Posture
Sponsor: Ford Motor Company
Investigator: Kathleen DeSantis Klinich
04/01/2000 - 12/31/2003

Automotive Seated Posture and Seatbelt Fit for Children Over Forty Pounds
Sponsor:
Investigator: Matthew Reed
00/00/0000 - 00/00/0000

Upgrading Anthropometry of Child ATDs
Sponsor: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Investigator: Matthew Reed
02/01/2005 - 07/01/2007

Occupant Classification Anthropomorphic Test Device (OCATD)
Sponsor:
Investigator: Matthew Reed
00/00/0000 - 00/00/0000

Design and Development of Automotive Seat and Package Evaluation and Comparison Tools (ASPECT)
Sponsor:
Investigator: Lawrence Schneider
00/00/0000 - 00/00/0000