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Curbing Air Bags’ Dangerous Excesses

New smarts, new sensors, and variable inflation could reduce injury and death

Makers of car safety systems are developing sophisticated technology for air bags and seat belts to lessen problems caused by forceful inflation.

 

References:

Phen, R.L., et al. 1998. Advanced Air Bag Technology Assessment. Pasadena, Calif.: Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

 

Further Readings:

Additional information about air bags can be found at the National Motorists Association Web site at http://www.motorists.com and at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Web site at http://www.hwysafety.org./airbags/airbag.htm.

 

Sources:

Barry Felrice
American Automobile Manufacturers Association
Department of Regulatory Affairs
1401 H Street, N.W., Suite 900
Washington, DC 20005-2110

Morris Kindig
TIER ONE
255 South Rengstorff, Suite 138
Mountain View, CA 94040

Robert L. Phen
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
4800 Oak Grove Drive
Pasadena, CA 91109

James Walker
National Motorists Association
402 West Second Street
Waunakee, WI 53597

From Science News, Vol. 154, No. 13, September 26, 1998, p. 206.
Copyright Ó 1998 by Science Service.

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