Inventors:
- Blacksburg VA, US
Stefan Duma - Blacksburg VA, US
Mark Begonia - Christiansburg VA, US
Steve Rowson - Blacksburg VA, US
International Classification:
G01M 7/08
G01P 15/00
Abstract:
Various embodiments relating to methods for evaluating injury mitigation performance of helmets that are used for sports (e.g., whitewater kayaking and rafting) are described. In one embodiment, a method for evaluating injury mitigation performance of a helmet includes applying a first impact configuration to a first helmet and applying a second impact configuration to a second helmet of the same model as the first helmet. The method further includes generating acceleration data based on impacts that occur as part of the first impact configuration and the second impact configuration. The method further includes determining concussion risk values based on the generated acceleration data. The method also includes determining a concussion risk metric based on the concussion risk values and exposure values.