The developed VIVA+ models are provided as both female and male average road users. In future, the models could be used to represent all different ages and sizes. The VIVA+ models represent seated occupants, pedestrians, cyclists and standing passengers on public transport. The VIVA+ seated 50F is used as the “base-model”, on which all model development is carried out.
The stature for the female is 162 cm and the weight 63 kg, corresponding to the average female defined in the same data source as crash test dummies are based on (Schneider et al. 1983). The target age is 50 years old, corresponding to the average adult age in the European Union.
Addressing target audiences and expressing needs
- To raise awareness and possibly influence policy
- Help in technical expertise
The developed VIVA+ models are provided as both female and male average road users. In future, the models could be used to represent all different ages and sizes. The OpenVT platform, OS-HBMs and tools for simulation of road user safety and cost-benefit analysis, will be further developed by the open global user and research community.
- EU and Member State Policy-makers
- International Organisations (ex. OECD, FAO, UN, etc.)
- Research and Technology Organisations
R&D, Technology and Innovation aspects
Metafiles (OS tool Dynasaur) have been developed, and calculation procedures for the injury criteria have been implemented. A list of the recommended injury criteria and the “level of trust” is available as part of the model documentation.
Documentation for the VIVA+ models, supporting continuous updating along with model releases providing tutorials, how-to guides, and technical references for the VIVA+ models: ReadTheDocs