WG3 Virtual testing & modelling

The Working group 3 is led by CRF and co-led by MECALOG. Its work is structured around ten task forces, focussing on establishing the foundation for an integrated research pool on virtual testing and modelling also aiming at creating a permanent extended working group (with regulatory bodies, consumer test associations, EEVC, ETSC) for the inclusion of virtual testing in standard setting and regulations.

TF1 Definition of a proper architecture for a common database on virtual testing (coordinated with the leaders of work package 3 on databases and WP8 on E-networking).

TF2 Collection of technical deliverables from past (4th and 5th FWP) EU projects and their inclusion in the database.

TF3 Census of national projects related to virtual testing applications in passive safety field and collection of corresponding technical reports/deliverable, with particular attention at new associated states level (eastern countries).

TF4 Census and collection of existing experimental tests of which set-ups and results are made available as reference cases (e.g.: barriers and dummies validation tests, material characteristics).

TF5 Census and collection of numerical models (vehicles, barriers, dummies) that can be made available for general purposes.

TF6 Preparation of reports/documents that summarise the status of research integration (by referring to previous points) and define/identify the gap to be filled with joint research activities in the field of virtual testing; in other words, preparation of road maps describing how much the research in virtual testing field is currently integrated and how improvements in the integration process can be achieved.

TF7 Definition of detailed joint research programmes - in conjunction with the leaders of workpackage 2 Strategy and workpackage 4 Research integration - which should be initialised in the second 18 months period.

TF8 Establish links with regulatory bodies, consumer test associations, EEVC, ETSC, etc. to start the discussion about the possibilities, problems, actions etc. of inclusion of virtual testing in standard and regulations, by creating a permanent extended working group that periodically meets.

TF9 Monitor the evolution of virtual testing related aspects within the sub-projects of the IPs of the 6th FP and identify opportunities for new improvements through new integrated research activities.

TF10 Dissemination of a common rating tool for virtual testing (ADVISER), already promoted via ADVANCE/VITES projects as well the SP7 of the IP on Advanced Protection Systems.

To overcome or at least reduce the already mentioned difficulty/reluctance to share results, it is proposed to allocate parts of the APSN’s budget for the reduction of this barriers, i.e. purchase or providing licensed access to existing databases and models.

For more information on this working group, please contact its leader:Mr Roberto Puppini (CRF)