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- The HYGE Sled has been successfully utilized
in programs involving occupant protection
systems such as aircraft seating, child
restraints, belt restraints, airbags, etc.
Over 26,000 tests have been performed to
date.
- The repeatability and reproducibility
of anthropomorphic (dummy) design; biomechanics
research, and vehicle design integrity have
also been evaluated.
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Aircraft Seating
- Aircraft seat and restraint system testing
that meets or exceeds current FAA standards
are performed at Calspan.
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Child
Restraint Systems
- Using the 12-inch Hydraulic Control Gas
Energizer (HYGE) accelerator sled, Calspan
is the industry leader for research,
development, and compliance testing of child
restraint systems in accordance with the
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) standards.
 
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Van Conversion Systems
- Calspan performs a variety of
van conversion seat and restraint system
developmental tests which meet or exceed
current Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
(FMVSS) requirements.
- Sled bucks for all of the major
platforms are available (vans and pickup
trucks).
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Specialized Occupant Protection Systems
- The HYGE sled has been used to support development and evaluation of injury mitigation systems for motorcycles, ambulance cots, bus seats, wheel chair systems, etc.
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