The influence of frontal protection system design on pedestrian passive safety

Car-to-pedestrian front impacts have been well described in the papers. However, there is still insufficient data measuring the performance of new type of Frontal Protection Systems (FPS) fitted on Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs). Therefore, the aim of the studies was to validate the method of the FPS design, complying with the European Commission Regulations. The complete numerical model of the vehicle front with FPS was created and then subjected to a precise pedestrian impactor subtest. The physical experiment results proved good conformity with the outcomes from numerical simulations. Hence, the design of the presented FPS design was a base for legal process such as European Union homologation.