Automotive Testing
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Occupant safety in a vehicle crash is the primary reason for crash testing vehicles. Such testing is an important part of the design validation process for a new vehicle. Since this testing is so expensive, it is important to acquire detailed and highly accurate data for each test. It is also important that the sensors in the vehicle that record the event be rugged enough to provide accurate data throughout the crash. If the sensors are destroyed in a crash, the cost of testing will go up significantly.
When a vehicle is crash or rollover tested, data must be acquired in all axes of motion in order to reconstruct the most accurate picture of the test. This means that a triaxial angular rate sensor is required. Watson Industries produces the ARS-C332, which is ideal for the vehicle testing industry. It provides triaxial rate outputs and is durable enough to survive the shocks involved in crash and rollover testing.
Technical Challenges:
The difficulties with providing a sensor for this application are related to the high shock environment. For vehicle crash and rollover testing, accuracy and uninterrupted operation through high shocks is needed long with a rugged design to promote survivability. The Watson ARS-C332 contains our durable VSG- series of gyros to meet the shock and survival needs of this demanding application.
Watson Experience:
Watson Industries has been producing ARS sensors for this market since 1997.
Recommended products: DMS, IMS,VSG
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