This 32 Km/h (20 Mph) 75° oblique pole impact test was conducted for NHTSA and VRTC by TRC Inc. The purpose of this test was to evaluate vehicle and occupant response to an oblique pole side impact in a 2004 Honda Accord Sedan with side curtain and torso airbags. This test protocol is performed to European Union Side Impact Directives EU 96/27/EC and the ES-2 User’s Manual. (Euro NCAP Oblique Side Pole Protocol)
Dummy Readings:
HIC36 446
Head Top G's 85.2
Upper Spine G's 38.0
Lower Spine (T12) G's 50.4
Thoracic Trauma Index (TTI) G's 70.1
Pelvic G's 58.5
