Usage of LSTC_NCAC Hybrid III 50th Dummy in Frontal Occupant Simulation

Occupant simulation is very useful for vehicle restraint system and passive safety development. Since the requirements of safety assessment are more and more demanding, the occupant simulation models have to be more and more accurate. Dummy model is very crucial in occupant simulation, and is difficult for most vehicle manufacturer to build. To purchase a commercial dummy model is a very reasonable and safe choice. Alternatively, LSTC offers LSTC dummy models, which are free for LS-DYNA® users. It is foreseeable that LSTC dummy models may not be as stable as commercial ones. This article describes the usage of LSTC_NCAC Hybrid III 50th dummy in frontal occupant simulation, and try to give a preliminary guideline of usage in vehicle development.