UMTRI Project

Child Occupant Belt Fit Study

Sponsor: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Investigators: Matthew Reed, Kathleen DeSantis Klinich
09/18/2006 - 09/17/2008

This project involves performing a series of sled tests with the Hybrid III 10YO ATD to examine sensitivity to lap and shoulder belt position and help identify belt geometries suitable for child occupants. Factors such as seating procedure, belt tension, booster seat belt guides, and retractor type on response are also being considered.