Description:
The purpose of this workshop is to showcase the features and capabilities of the recently launched STARS software suite. The STARS software consist of three products MADYMO-for-STARS, Prescan-for-STARS and HVE-CSI (although it is compatible with any current HVE product). MADYMO is the industry leading occupant analysis software as used by the majority of the world's automotive manufacturers. This powerful toolset is now available to collision investigators via a new custom built user interface allowing users to quickly and easily evaluate the latest ATD and Human Body models using the crash pulse as developed in their HVE software.

The workshop will cover the basic functionality of the tools as well as demonstrate the unique capabilities of each of the included products. The following material will be covered:

HVE-CSI Software

• Setting up and running a vehicle-to-vehicle collision simulation to generate a crash pulse.

PRESCAN-for-STARS Software

• Generating 3D environments and motion paths.
• Setting cameras, viewpoints and trajectories.
• Changing environmental conditions i.e. Fog, precipitation and multiple light sources.

MADYMO-for-STARS Software

• Setting up vehicle interior models including seating positions in order to match a required vehicle setup.
• Defining the required occupant sizes and types i.e. ATD or Human body Model.
• Setting up the restraint systems i.e. seatbelts, airbags and interior contact surfaces.
• Running a MADYMO simulation.
• Post processing the produced injury values and kinematic data.
• Overview of upcoming features for the next release of the software.

Multiple examples will be explored by the students using hand outs or materials provided in the workshop. Attendees are encouraged to bring their laptops along and demo copies of the software will be provided.

Upon completing this workshop, the student will be able to use the STARS software suite to analyse and make assessments on occupant injuries plus kinematic movements.

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