PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ECONOMIC COMMISSION OF EUROPE (ECE) 9-MONTH-OLD-CHILD TEST DUMMY

The calibration procedures specified for the Part 572 3-year-old-child test dummy were used to establish the performance characteristics of the ECE 9-month-old-child test dummy. In addition, head drop tests and sled impact tests utilizing child restraint systems were conducted. The Part 572 calibration requirement are listed for comparison with the ECE dummy response data. Assembly and adjustment problem areas of the ECE dummy were noted.