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This paper describes a crash detection sensor developed for use in two difficult crash discrimination situations: side impact and crash severity sensing. By changing the calibration of the unit during manufacturing, the unit can function as either a side or frontal impact sensor. Furthermore, the sensor can characterize the severity of the crash event and pass the information to a central restraint system control module. The entire sensor, which is composed of a micromachined accelerometer, a custom integrated circuit, and a microprocessor, is contained in a small, rugged module that is designed to be mounted near the impact zone.
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Rich, D., Kosiak, W., Manlove, G., Potti, S.V., Schwarz, D. (1998). A Sensor for Crash Severity and Side Impact Detection. In: Ricken, D.E., Gessner, W. (eds) Advanced Microsystems for Automotive Applications 98. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-39696-4_1
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