Analysis of 6YO pediatric human body model kinematics and kinetics to determine submarining across naturalistic seating postures.

The results of this study suggest that metrics used to assess submarining for 6YO pediatric occupants in frontal impacts may need to be updated so that they are more accurate for both simulated and physical studies. In addition, the results of this study could be used to design booster seats that discourage postures that could lead to an increased likelihood of submarining-like characteristics in a frontal crash impact.