P11. CEESAR
Introduction of the organization
Created in 1992 under a French public initiative to develop research on road safety, CEESAR is a no-profit association gathering public and private organisms: Renault, Stellantis, MAIF, COVEA, FORVIA, Université Eiffel, CEREMA, ENSAM, UPHF. The academic presidency is assumed by CentraleSupelec (Paris Saclay), and CEESAR has an independent scientific committee. Accidentology starts from the field, leading to reconstructions, ADAS simulation, detailed databases, statistical analysis and recommendations.
Human behavior studies are based on instrumented vehicles, massive databases, and dedicated big data tools, which lead to risky scenarios, innovation acceptance, real usage, and recommendations.
Biomechanics studies are based on PMHS tests, with results transferred to dummies and human body numeric models, numeric calculations for virtual testing and self-certification.
Role in the project
CEESAR accidentology team contributes to the Horizon Europe IMPROVA project and CEESAR biomechanics team is involved in the ProtAct-Us project: both projects are synergic and dedicated to Long Term Consequences of road accidents.
The ProtAct-Us work will be driven by the biomechanics team and focused on car users’ and pedestrians’ injuries and protection, depending on size, gender, and age. The GHBM model will be used to simulate critical scenarios based on real accidents.