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#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
Create PowerPoint presentation: Test Modes Reference
One slide per test mode with technical details
"""
from pptx import Presentation
from pptx.util import Inches, Pt
from pptx.dml.color import RGBColor
from pptx.enum.text import PP_ALIGN, MSO_ANCHOR
from pptx.enum.shapes import MSO_SHAPE
import os
# Create presentation with widescreen dimensions
prs = Presentation()
prs.slide_width = Inches(13.333)
prs.slide_height = Inches(7.5)
# Color scheme - Professional blue/gray
DARK_BLUE = RGBColor(0, 51, 102)
ACCENT_BLUE = RGBColor(0, 112, 192)
LIGHT_BLUE = RGBColor(220, 235, 250)
DARK_GRAY = RGBColor(64, 64, 64)
LIGHT_GRAY = RGBColor(240, 240, 240)
WHITE = RGBColor(255, 255, 255)
ACCENT_ORANGE = RGBColor(230, 126, 34)
def add_title_slide(title, subtitle=""):
"""Add a title slide"""
slide_layout = prs.slide_layouts[6] # Blank
slide = prs.slides.add_slide(slide_layout)
# Background shape
shape = slide.shapes.add_shape(
MSO_SHAPE.RECTANGLE, 0, 0, prs.slide_width, prs.slide_height
)
shape.fill.solid()
shape.fill.fore_color.rgb = DARK_BLUE
shape.line.fill.background()
# Title
title_box = slide.shapes.add_textbox(
Inches(0.5), Inches(2.5), Inches(12.333), Inches(1.5)
)
tf = title_box.text_frame
p = tf.paragraphs[0]
p.text = title
p.font.size = Pt(54)
p.font.bold = True
p.font.color.rgb = WHITE
p.alignment = PP_ALIGN.CENTER
if subtitle:
sub_box = slide.shapes.add_textbox(
Inches(0.5), Inches(4.2), Inches(12.333), Inches(1)
)
tf = sub_box.text_frame
p = tf.paragraphs[0]
p.text = subtitle
p.font.size = Pt(28)
p.font.color.rgb = LIGHT_BLUE
p.alignment = PP_ALIGN.CENTER
return slide
def add_section_slide(section_title, tests_list):
"""Add a section divider slide with mini TOC"""
slide_layout = prs.slide_layouts[6] # Blank
slide = prs.slides.add_slide(slide_layout)
# Left accent bar
bar = slide.shapes.add_shape(
MSO_SHAPE.RECTANGLE, 0, 0, Inches(0.3), prs.slide_height
)
bar.fill.solid()
bar.fill.fore_color.rgb = ACCENT_BLUE
bar.line.fill.background()
# Section title
title_box = slide.shapes.add_textbox(
Inches(0.8), Inches(0.5), Inches(12), Inches(1.2)
)
tf = title_box.text_frame
p = tf.paragraphs[0]
p.text = section_title
p.font.size = Pt(44)
p.font.bold = True
p.font.color.rgb = DARK_BLUE
# Subtitle
sub_box = slide.shapes.add_textbox(
Inches(0.8), Inches(1.5), Inches(12), Inches(0.5)
)
tf = sub_box.text_frame
p = tf.paragraphs[0]
p.text = "Tests in This Section:"
p.font.size = Pt(20)
p.font.color.rgb = DARK_GRAY
# Tests list
list_box = slide.shapes.add_textbox(
Inches(1.2), Inches(2.2), Inches(11), Inches(4.5)
)
tf = list_box.text_frame
tf.word_wrap = True
for i, test in enumerate(tests_list, 1):
if i == 1:
p = tf.paragraphs[0]
else:
p = tf.add_paragraph()
p.text = f"{i}. {test}"
p.font.size = Pt(22)
p.font.color.rgb = DARK_GRAY
p.space_after = Pt(8)
return slide
def add_test_slide(
test_name,
org,
year,
test_type,
purpose,
setup_data,
dummy_data,
criteria_data,
image_path=None,
note=None,
):
"""Add a test mode slide with all details"""
slide_layout = prs.slide_layouts[6] # Blank
slide = prs.slides.add_slide(slide_layout)
# Header bar
header = slide.shapes.add_shape(
MSO_SHAPE.RECTANGLE, 0, 0, prs.slide_width, Inches(1.0)
)
header.fill.solid()
header.fill.fore_color.rgb = DARK_BLUE
header.line.fill.background()
# Test name
title_box = slide.shapes.add_textbox(
Inches(0.3), Inches(0.15), Inches(10), Inches(0.7)
)
tf = title_box.text_frame
p = tf.paragraphs[0]
p.text = test_name
p.font.size = Pt(32)
p.font.bold = True
p.font.color.rgb = WHITE
# Org/Year/Type badge
badge_box = slide.shapes.add_textbox(
Inches(10.5), Inches(0.25), Inches(2.5), Inches(0.5)
)
tf = badge_box.text_frame
p = tf.paragraphs[0]
p.text = f"{org} | {year}"
p.font.size = Pt(14)
p.font.color.rgb = LIGHT_BLUE
p.alignment = PP_ALIGN.RIGHT
# Test type below badge
type_box = slide.shapes.add_textbox(
Inches(10.5), Inches(0.55), Inches(2.5), Inches(0.4)
)
tf = type_box.text_frame
p = tf.paragraphs[0]
p.text = test_type
p.font.size = Pt(12)
p.font.color.rgb = LIGHT_BLUE
p.alignment = PP_ALIGN.RIGHT
# Purpose section
purpose_label = slide.shapes.add_textbox(
Inches(0.3), Inches(1.15), Inches(2), Inches(0.3)
)
tf = purpose_label.text_frame
p = tf.paragraphs[0]
p.text = "PURPOSE"
p.font.size = Pt(12)
p.font.bold = True
p.font.color.rgb = ACCENT_BLUE
purpose_box = slide.shapes.add_textbox(
Inches(0.3), Inches(1.4), Inches(6.5), Inches(0.9)
)
tf = purpose_box.text_frame
tf.word_wrap = True
p = tf.paragraphs[0]
p.text = purpose
p.font.size = Pt(14)
p.font.color.rgb = DARK_GRAY
# Left column - Test Setup
setup_label = slide.shapes.add_textbox(
Inches(0.3), Inches(2.4), Inches(3), Inches(0.3)
)
tf = setup_label.text_frame
p = tf.paragraphs[0]
p.text = "TEST SETUP"
p.font.size = Pt(12)
p.font.bold = True
p.font.color.rgb = ACCENT_BLUE
setup_box = slide.shapes.add_textbox(
Inches(0.3), Inches(2.7), Inches(3.5), Inches(2.0)
)
tf = setup_box.text_frame
tf.word_wrap = True
for i, (param, value) in enumerate(setup_data):
if i == 0:
p = tf.paragraphs[0]
else:
p = tf.add_paragraph()
p.text = f"{param}: {value}"
p.font.size = Pt(12)
p.font.color.rgb = DARK_GRAY
p.space_after = Pt(4)
# Middle column - Dummy & Instrumentation
dummy_label = slide.shapes.add_textbox(
Inches(4.0), Inches(2.4), Inches(3.5), Inches(0.3)
)
tf = dummy_label.text_frame
p = tf.paragraphs[0]
p.text = "DUMMY & INSTRUMENTATION"
p.font.size = Pt(12)
p.font.bold = True
p.font.color.rgb = ACCENT_BLUE
dummy_box = slide.shapes.add_textbox(
Inches(4.0), Inches(2.7), Inches(3.5), Inches(2.0)
)
tf = dummy_box.text_frame
tf.word_wrap = True
for i, (item, spec) in enumerate(dummy_data):
if i == 0:
p = tf.paragraphs[0]
else:
p = tf.add_paragraph()
p.text = f"{item}: {spec}"
p.font.size = Pt(12)
p.font.color.rgb = DARK_GRAY
p.space_after = Pt(4)
# Bottom section - Injury Criteria table
criteria_label = slide.shapes.add_textbox(
Inches(0.3), Inches(4.8), Inches(3), Inches(0.3)
)
tf = criteria_label.text_frame
p = tf.paragraphs[0]
p.text = "INJURY CRITERIA & LIMITS"
p.font.size = Pt(12)
p.font.bold = True
p.font.color.rgb = ACCENT_BLUE
# Criteria as text (simplified table format)
criteria_box = slide.shapes.add_textbox(
Inches(0.3), Inches(5.1), Inches(7.5), Inches(2.2)
)
tf = criteria_box.text_frame
tf.word_wrap = True
for i, (metric, limit, region) in enumerate(criteria_data[:6]): # Limit to 6 rows
if i == 0:
p = tf.paragraphs[0]
else:
p = tf.add_paragraph()
p.text = f"{metric}: {limit} ({region})"
p.font.size = Pt(11)
p.font.color.rgb = DARK_GRAY
p.space_after = Pt(2)
# Right side - Image placeholder or actual image
if image_path and os.path.exists(image_path):
try:
slide.shapes.add_picture(
image_path, Inches(8.0), Inches(1.2), width=Inches(5.0)
)
except:
# Fallback if image fails
img_box = slide.shapes.add_shape(
MSO_SHAPE.RECTANGLE, Inches(8.0), Inches(1.2), Inches(5.0), Inches(3.5)
)
img_box.fill.solid()
img_box.fill.fore_color.rgb = LIGHT_GRAY
else:
# Image placeholder
img_box = slide.shapes.add_shape(
MSO_SHAPE.RECTANGLE, Inches(8.0), Inches(1.2), Inches(5.0), Inches(3.5)
)
img_box.fill.solid()
img_box.fill.fore_color.rgb = LIGHT_GRAY
img_box.line.color.rgb = DARK_GRAY
img_text = slide.shapes.add_textbox(
Inches(8.0), Inches(2.7), Inches(5.0), Inches(0.5)
)
tf = img_text.text_frame
p = tf.paragraphs[0]
p.text = "[Test Image]"
p.font.size = Pt(14)
p.font.color.rgb = DARK_GRAY
p.alignment = PP_ALIGN.CENTER
# Note if present
if note:
note_box = slide.shapes.add_textbox(
Inches(8.0), Inches(5.0), Inches(5.0), Inches(1.5)
)
tf = note_box.text_frame
tf.word_wrap = True
p = tf.paragraphs[0]
p.text = f"Note: {note}"
p.font.size = Pt(11)
p.font.italic = True
p.font.color.rgb = DARK_GRAY
return slide
# ============================================================================
# BUILD THE PRESENTATION
# ============================================================================
# Title slide
add_title_slide(
"Safety Test Modes Reference",
"One Slide Per Test Mode | Comprehensive Technical Guide",
)
# ============================================================================
# SECTION 1: NHTSA / FMVSS REGULATORY TESTS
# ============================================================================
add_section_slide(
"SECTION 1: NHTSA / FMVSS REGULATORY TESTS",
[
"FMVSS 208 - Full Frontal Impact",
"FMVSS 214 - Side Impact (MDB)",
"FMVSS 214 - Side Pole Impact",
"FMVSS 216 - Roof Crush Resistance",
"FMVSS 301 - Fuel System Integrity",
"FMVSS 208 - Out-of-Position (OOP)",
"FMVSS 213 - Child Restraint Systems",
"FMVSS 201 - Interior Impact (FMH)",
],
)
# FMVSS 208 - Full Frontal
add_test_slide(
"FMVSS 208 - Full Frontal Impact",
"NHTSA",
"1968/1984",
"Full Vehicle Crash Test",
"Evaluates occupant protection in head-on collisions. The most fundamental crash test - simulates striking a fixed barrier at highway speed. Forms the basis of NCAP 5-star ratings.",
[
("Speed", "35 mph (56 km/h)"),
("Barrier", "Rigid concrete wall"),
("Overlap", "100% full width"),
("Vehicle", "Production vehicle"),
("Orientation", "Perpendicular"),
],
[
("Driver ATD", "Hybrid III 50th male"),
("Passenger ATD", "Hybrid III 5th female"),
("Total Channels", "~94"),
("Key Sensors", "Head accel, chest, femur"),
],
[
("HIC15", "≤ 700", "Head"),
("Chest Accel (3ms)", "≤ 60g", "Thorax"),
("Chest Deflection", "≤ 63mm / 52mm", "Thorax"),
("Femur Load", "≤ 10 kN", "Lower Ext"),
("Nij", "≤ 1.0", "Neck"),
("Neck Tension", "≤ 4,170 N", "Neck"),
],
"assets/crash_test_dummies_subaru.jpg",
)
# FMVSS 214 - Side MDB
add_test_slide(
"FMVSS 214 - Side Impact (MDB)",
"NHTSA",
"1990",
"Full Vehicle Crash Test",
"Evaluates occupant protection when struck broadside. Side impacts are particularly dangerous - only inches separate the door from the occupant.",
[
("MDB Speed", "33.5 mph (54 km/h)"),
("MDB Mass", "3,015 lb (1,368 kg)"),
("Angle", "27° crabbed"),
("Impact Point", "Driver side, H-point"),
("Barrier Face", "Deformable honeycomb"),
],
[
("Driver ATD", "ES-2re"),
("Rear ATD", "SID-IIs (5th female)"),
("Total Channels", "~80"),
("Key Sensors", "Ribs, pelvis, abdomen"),
],
[
("HIC36", "≤ 1000", "Head"),
("Rib Deflection", "≤ 44 mm", "Thorax"),
("Lower Spine Accel", "≤ 82g", "Pelvis"),
("Abdominal Force", "≤ 2.5 kN", "Abdomen"),
("Pubic Force", "≤ 6 kN", "Pelvis"),
("V*C", "≤ 1.0 m/s", "Thorax"),
],
"assets/iihs_side_barrier.jpg",
)
# FMVSS 214 - Side Pole
add_test_slide(
"FMVSS 214 - Side Pole Impact",
"NHTSA",
"2007",
"Full Vehicle Crash Test",
"Simulates sliding sideways into a narrow object (tree, pole). Concentrates force on small area, causing severe intrusion. Side curtain airbags critical.",
[
("Speed", "20 mph (32 km/h)"),
("Pole Diameter", "254 mm (10 in)"),
("Impact Angle", "75° oblique"),
("Impact Location", "Driver head position"),
("Vehicle", "Propelled into pole"),
],
[
("Driver ATD", "ES-2re or WorldSID"),
("Total Channels", "~40"),
("Key Sensors", "Head, ribs, pelvis"),
],
[
("HIC36", "≤ 1000", "Head"),
("Rib Deflection", "≤ 44 mm", "Thorax"),
("Lower Spine Accel", "≤ 82g", "Pelvis"),
("Abdominal Force", "≤ 2.5 kN", "Abdomen"),
],
"assets/iihs_side_2021.jpg",
"Side curtain airbags became essential for passing this test.",
)
# FMVSS 216 - Roof Crush
add_test_slide(
"FMVSS 216 - Roof Crush Resistance",
"NHTSA",
"1973/2009",
"Static Test",
"Ensures roof supports vehicle weight during rollover. 2009 upgrade doubled requirement to 3x after Ford/Firestone crisis showed original 1.5x inadequate.",
[
("Test Type", "Static (no crash)"),
("Force Application", "Angled steel plate"),
("Plate Angle", "25° from horizontal"),
("Force Required", "≥ 3× vehicle weight"),
("Duration", "5 seconds"),
],
[
("ATD", "None (static test)"),
("Measurements", "Force, displacement"),
("Channels", "~4-6"),
("Key Sensors", "Load cells"),
],
[
("Strength-to-Weight", "≥ 3.0", "Structure"),
("Max Displacement", "≤ 127 mm", "Before 3×"),
("Both Sides", "Must pass", "Independent"),
],
"assets/roof_strength_test.jpg",
"Original 1.5× standard (1973) doubled to 3× in 2009.",
)
# FMVSS 301 - Fuel System
add_test_slide(
"FMVSS 301 - Fuel System Integrity",
"NHTSA",
"1968/1977",
"Full Vehicle Crash Test",
"Prevents fuel leakage after crashes to reduce fire risk. Strengthened in 1977 after infamous Ford Pinto case showed $11 fix vs. deaths calculation.",
[
("Rear Speed", "50 mph MDB"),
("Side Speed", "20 mph MDB"),
("Rollover", "360° rotation"),
("MDB Mass", "4,000 lb"),
("Duration", "5 min post-crash"),
],
[
("ATD", "None (leakage test)"),
("Measurements", "Fuel leakage volume"),
("Duration", "5 minutes static"),
],
[
("Impact Leakage", "≤ 28g", "During crash"),
("Static Leakage", "≤ 142g/min", "Post-crash"),
("Rollover Leakage", "≤ 142g/min", "Each position"),
],
"assets/cadaver_crash_test.jpg",
"Ford Pinto: 'Cheaper to let them burn' memo became infamous.",
)
# FMVSS 208 - OOP
add_test_slide(
"FMVSS 208 - Out-of-Position (OOP)",
"NHTSA",
"2000",
"Static Deployment Test",
"Ensures airbags don't injure occupants too close at deployment. Added after 175+ deaths from early aggressive airbags (mostly children and small adults).",
[
("Position 1", "Chin on module"),
("Position 2", "Chest on module"),
("Position 3", "Abdomen on module"),
("Position 4", "Child seat present"),
("Test", "Airbag deployment"),
],
[
("ATDs Used", "5th female, children"),
("Children", "6yr, 3yr, 12mo CRABI"),
("Total Channels", "~30 per test"),
("Key Sensors", "Head/neck, chest"),
],
[
("HIC15", "≤ 700", "Head"),
("Nij", "≤ 1.0", "Neck"),
("Neck Tension", "≤ 2,620 N", "Neck (5th)"),
("Chest Deflection", "≤ 52 mm", "Thorax (5th)"),
],
"assets/crabi_infant_dummy.jpg",
"Led to multi-stage airbags and suppression systems.",
)
# FMVSS 213 - Child Restraint
add_test_slide(
"FMVSS 213 - Child Restraint Systems",
"NHTSA",
"1971",
"Sled Test",
"Ensures child car seats protect children in crashes. Tests the child restraint system itself, not the vehicle. Multiple dummy sizes used.",
[
("Test Type", "Sled test"),
("Delta-V", "30 mph (48 km/h)"),
("Peak G", "23-26g"),
("Pulse Duration", "~80 ms"),
("Seat Bench", "Standardized"),
],
[
("Dummies", "CRABI, HIII 3/6/10 yr"),
("Total Channels", "~15-20 per dummy"),
("Key Sensors", "Head accel, excursion"),
],
[
("HIC36", "≤ 1000", "All dummies"),
("Head Excursion", "≤ 720 mm", "Forward"),
("Knee Excursion", "≤ 915 mm", "Forward"),
("Chest Accel (3ms)", "≤ 60g", "All"),
],
"assets/child_dummy_booster.jpg",
)
# FMVSS 201 - Interior Impact
add_test_slide(
"FMVSS 201 - Interior Impact (FMH)",
"NHTSA",
"1968/1998",
"Component Test",
"Ensures interior surfaces (pillars, header) don't cause severe head injury when struck. Led to padded pillars and roof-mounted airbags.",
[
("Test Type", "Component test"),
("Impactor", "Free Motion Headform"),
("FMH Mass", "4.5 kg (10 lb)"),
("Impact Speed", "15 mph (24 km/h)"),
("Targets", "A/B/C pillars, header"),
],
[
("FMH Sensors", "Triaxial accelerometer"),
("Total Channels", "3"),
("Sample Rate", "≥ 8,000 Hz"),
("Filter", "CFC 1000"),
],
[("HIC(d)", "≤ 1000", "All points")],
"assets/iihs_dummy_sensors.jpg",
"Multiple impact points tested across each pillar.",
)
# ============================================================================
# SECTION 2: IIHS CONSUMER TESTS
# ============================================================================
add_section_slide(
"SECTION 2: IIHS CONSUMER INFORMATION TESTS",
[
"IIHS Moderate Overlap Frontal",
"IIHS Small Overlap Frontal",
"IIHS Side Impact (2021 Updated)",
"IIHS Roof Strength",
"IIHS Head Restraint / Whiplash (Discontinued)",
"IIHS Front Crash Prevention - V2V",
"IIHS Headlights",
"IIHS Front Crash Prevention - Pedestrian",
],
)
# IIHS Moderate Overlap
add_test_slide(
"IIHS Moderate Overlap Frontal",
"IIHS",
"1995",
"Full Vehicle Crash Test",
"Simulates head-on crash with partial engagement - the most common serious frontal crash. More demanding than FMVSS 208 because it bypasses part of crush structure.",
[
("Speed", "40 mph (64 km/h)"),
("Overlap", "40% of width"),
("Barrier", "Deformable honeycomb"),
("Barrier Height", "650 mm"),
("Barrier Width", "1,000 mm"),
],
[
("Driver ATD", "Hybrid III 50th male"),
("Total Channels", "~47"),
("Key Sensors", "Head, neck, chest, legs"),
],
[
("Head/Neck", "Good/Acceptable/Marginal/Poor", "Risk level"),
("Chest", "Good/Acceptable/Marginal/Poor", "Risk level"),
("Hip/Thigh", "Good/Acceptable/Marginal/Poor", "Risk level"),
("Lower Leg", "Good/Acceptable/Marginal/Poor", "Risk level"),
],
"assets/iihs_frontal_crash_test.jpg",
)
# IIHS Small Overlap
add_test_slide(
"IIHS Small Overlap Frontal",
"IIHS",
"2012/2017",
"Full Vehicle Crash Test",
"Addresses corner impacts (tree, pole). Many vehicles that aced moderate overlap failed initially - BMW, Mercedes, Audi all rated Marginal/Poor in 2012.",
[
("Speed", "40 mph (64 km/h)"),
("Overlap", "25% of width"),
("Barrier", "RIGID (not deformable)"),
("Tests", "Driver AND Passenger sides"),
("Barrier Edge", "Rounded"),
],
[
("ATD", "Hybrid III 50th male"),
("Total Channels", "~47"),
("Key Sensors", "Head, neck, chest, legs"),
],
[
("Structure", "Intrusion measured", "Compartment"),
("Kinematics", "Stayed in zone?", "Restraint"),
("Injury Risk", "G/A/M/P", "All regions"),
],
"assets/small_overlap_test.jpg",
"2012 launch: Only 3 of 13 midsize cars earned 'Good'.",
)
# IIHS Side 2021
add_test_slide(
"IIHS Side Impact (2021 Updated)",
"IIHS",
"2003/2021",
"Full Vehicle Crash Test",
"Simulates T-bone by larger SUV. 2021 update: heavier barrier (4,200 lb vs 3,300 lb) and faster (37 mph vs 31 mph) to reflect real-world vehicle size increases.",
[
("Barrier Speed", "37 mph (2021)"),
("Barrier Mass", "4,200 lb (2021)"),
("Ground Clearance", "Higher (SUV-like)"),
("Face Height", "Taller"),
("Impact", "Driver side"),
],
[
("Front ATD", "SID-IIs (5th female)"),
("Rear ATD", "SID-IIs (5th female)"),
("Total Channels", "~60"),
("Key Sensors", "Head, ribs, pelvis"),
],
[
("Head/Neck", "G/A/M/P", "HIC, accel"),
("Torso", "G/A/M/P", "Rib deflection"),
("Pelvis", "G/A/M/P", "Accel, pubic"),
],
"assets/iihs_side_2021.jpg",
"Original (2003): 31 mph, 3,300 lb barrier.",
)
# IIHS Roof
add_test_slide(
"IIHS Roof Strength",
"IIHS",
"2009",
"Static Test",
"Evaluates roof strength for rollover. IIHS 'Good' requires 4× vehicle weight - exceeds federal 3× requirement. Most vehicles now earn Good.",
[
("Test Type", "Static loading"),
("Plate Angle", "25°"),
("Loading Rate", "≤ 5 mm/sec"),
("Crush Limit", "127 mm"),
("Both Sides", "Tested separately"),
],
[("ATD", "None"), ("Measurements", "Force, displacement")],
[
("Good", "≥ 4.0×", "Strength-to-weight"),
("Acceptable", "3.25 - 3.99×", "Strength-to-weight"),
("Marginal", "2.50 - 3.24×", "Strength-to-weight"),
("Poor", "< 2.50×", "Strength-to-weight"),
],
"assets/roof_strength_test.jpg",
"Discontinued after 2016 - nearly all vehicles earn Good.",
)
# IIHS Whiplash
add_test_slide(
"IIHS Head Restraint / Whiplash",
"IIHS",
"2004-2020",
"Sled Test (DISCONTINUED)",
"Evaluated whiplash protection in rear-end crashes. Used BioRID II dummy with 24-vertebrae spine. Discontinued because nearly all seats now earn Good.",
[
("Test Type", "Sled test"),
("Delta-V", "10 mph (16 km/h)"),
("Peak Accel", "~10g"),
("Pulse", "Rear-end simulated"),
("Status", "DISCONTINUED 2020"),
],
[
("ATD", "BioRID II"),
("Special", "24-vertebrae spine"),
("Total Channels", "~35"),
("Key Sensors", "Neck, spine motion"),
],
[
("Contact Time", "How quickly head reached restraint", "Timing"),
("Torso Accel", "Peak acceleration", "Severity"),
("Neck Shear", "Maximum force", "Injury risk"),
("Neck Tension", "Maximum force", "Injury risk"),
],
"assets/hybrid_iii_family.jpg",
"IIHS developing more demanding rear-impact test.",
)
# IIHS FCP V2V
add_test_slide(
"IIHS Front Crash Prevention - V2V",
"IIHS",
"2013",
"Track Test",
"Evaluates AEB and FCW systems. Tests response to passenger cars, motorcycles, and semi-trailers. Points for warnings and speed reductions.",
[
("Targets", "Car, motorcycle, trailer"),
("Speeds", "31, 37, 43 mph"),
("Car Config", "Centered and offset"),
("Motorcycle", "Centered and offset"),
("Semi", "FCW only (steer out)"),
],
[
("Instrumentation", "GPS, speed, decel"),
("FCW Timing", "≥ 2.1 sec required"),
("AEB Weight", "2/3 of score"),
("FCW Weight", "1/3 of score"),
],
[
("Full Avoidance", "Maximum points", "AEB"),
("Speed Reduction", "Partial points", "AEB"),
("Warning ≥2.1s", "Required", "FCW"),
],
"assets/iihs_fcp_car_target.png",
)
# IIHS Headlights
add_test_slide(
"IIHS Headlights",
"IIHS",
"2016",
"Track Evaluation",
"Evaluates headlight illumination and glare. Revealed huge variation - some 'luxury' vehicles had poor headlights. Tests straights and curves.",
[
("Track", "Straight and curved"),
("Curves", "500ft, 800ft radius"),
("Measurements", "Light intensity"),
("Conditions", "Nighttime, dry"),
("High Beam", "Auto-assist evaluated"),
],
[
("Instrumentation", "Light meters"),
("Measurements", "Illumination distance"),
("Factors", "Low beam, high beam, glare"),
],
[
("Low Beam Straight", "Primary factor", "Distance"),
("Low Beam Curves", "Critical", "Safety"),
("High Beam", "Additional credit", "Bonus"),
("Excessive Glare", "Deductions", "Penalty"),
],
"assets/iihs_crash_hall.jpg",
"Wide variation even within same model (trim levels).",
)
# IIHS Pedestrian AEB
add_test_slide(
"IIHS Front Crash Prevention - Pedestrian",
"IIHS",
"2019",
"Track Test",
"Evaluates AEB for pedestrian detection. Pedestrian fatalities increased as SUV sales grew. Tests adult and child crossing scenarios.",
[
("Adult Perp", "50th male crossing"),
("Adult Parallel", "Walking along edge"),
("Child", "Darting into road"),
("Speeds", "25, 37 mph"),
("Conditions", "Daytime"),
],
[
("Targets", "Adult/child body forms"),
("Movement", "Propelled on track"),
("Instrumentation", "Speed, braking"),
],
[
("Superior", "Avoid/reduce all scenarios", "Rating"),
("Advanced", "Significant reduction", "Rating"),
("Basic", "Warning only", "Rating"),
],
"assets/euroncap_headform.png",
"Euro NCAP added night testing in 2024.",
)
# ============================================================================
# SECTION 3: NCAP TESTS
# ============================================================================
add_section_slide(
"SECTION 3: NCAP CONSUMER RATING TESTS",
[
"NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Frontal",
"NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Side",
"Euro NCAP MPDB (Mobile Progressive Deformable Barrier)",
],
)
# NHTSA NCAP Frontal
add_test_slide(
"NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Frontal",
"NHTSA",
"1979",
"Full Vehicle Crash Test",
"Provides consumers comparative frontal crash ratings. Same test as FMVSS 208 but published as 1-5 stars based on injury probability.",
[
("Speed", "35 mph (56 km/h)"),
("Barrier", "Rigid wall"),
("Overlap", "100% full frontal"),
("Same as", "FMVSS 208"),
],
[
("Driver ATD", "Hybrid III 50th male"),
("Passenger ATD", "Hybrid III 5th female"),
("Total Channels", "~94"),
],
[
("5 Stars", "≤ 10% injury probability", "Best"),
("4 Stars", "11-20%", "Good"),
("3 Stars", "21-35%", "Average"),
("2 Stars", "36-45%", "Below avg"),
("1 Star", "≥ 46%", "Worst"),
],
"assets/crash_test_dummies_subaru.jpg",
)
# NHTSA NCAP Side
add_test_slide(
"NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Side",
"NHTSA",
"1997/2011",
"Full Vehicle Crash Test",
"Provides consumers comparative side crash ratings. Combines MDB and pole tests (added 2011) for overall side rating.",
[
("MDB Speed", "38.5 mph (62 km/h)"),
("MDB Mass", "3,015 lb"),
("Pole Speed", "20 mph"),
("Pole Diameter", "254 mm"),
("Combined", "Single rating"),
],
[
("Driver MDB", "ES-2re"),
("Driver Pole", "WorldSID"),
("Rear", "SID-IIs 5th female"),
],
[
("MDB + Pole", "Combined rating", "Overall"),
("Driver", "Front seat", "Primary"),
("Rear", "Second row", "Included"),
],
"assets/iihs_side_barrier.jpg",
)
# Euro NCAP MPDB
add_test_slide(
"Euro NCAP MPDB",
"Euro NCAP",
"2020",
"Full Vehicle Crash Test",
"Simulates head-on between similar vehicles. Uniquely measures 'aggressivity' - how much damage test vehicle inflicts on other car.",
[
("Test Vehicle Speed", "50 km/h (31 mph)"),
("Trolley Speed", "50 km/h"),
("Overlap", "50%"),
("Trolley Mass", "1,400 kg"),
("Barrier", "Progressive deformable"),
],
[
("Driver ATD", "THOR-50M"),
("Rear ATDs", "Q6, Q10 children"),
("THOR Features", "150+ channels"),
("Special", "Multi-point chest"),
],
[
("Occupant Protection", "Injury scores", "Primary"),
("Compatibility", "Barrier deformation", "Unique"),
("Penalty", "Aggressive vehicles penalized", "Modifier"),
],
"assets/thor_dummy.jpg",
"THOR-50M: Most advanced frontal dummy in use.",
)
# ============================================================================
# SECTION 4: PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION
# ============================================================================
add_section_slide(
"SECTION 4: PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION",
[
"Euro NCAP Pedestrian - Legform Impact",
"Euro NCAP Pedestrian - Headform Impact",
"Euro NCAP AEB Pedestrian/Cyclist",
],
)
# Legform
add_test_slide(
"Euro NCAP Pedestrian - Legform Impact",
"Euro NCAP",
"1997",
"Component Test",
"Evaluates bumper design for pedestrian leg injuries. Bumper typically contacts leg first when vehicle strikes pedestrian.",
[
("Impactor", "Flexible lower legform"),
("Impact Speed", "40 km/h (25 mph)"),
("Target", "Front bumper"),
("Test Points", "Multiple across width"),
("Upper Leg Mass", "8.6 kg"),
],
[
("Knee Sensors", "Angle, shear"),
("Tibia Sensors", "Accel, bending"),
("Total Mass", "13.4 kg"),
],
[
("Knee Bending", "≤15° good, ≥21° poor", "Angle"),
("Knee Shear", "≤3.5mm good, ≥6mm poor", "Displacement"),
("Tibia Accel", "≤150g good, ≥200g poor", "Acceleration"),
],
"assets/euroncap_headform.png",
)
# Headform
add_test_slide(
"Euro NCAP Pedestrian - Headform Impact",
"Euro NCAP",
"1997/2023",
"Component Test",
"Evaluates hood/windshield design for pedestrian head injuries. Hood surface and windshield base are where pedestrians' heads typically strike.",
[
("Impact Speed", "40 km/h (25 mph)"),
("Adult Headform", "4.5 kg, 165mm"),
("Child Headform", "3.5 kg, 130mm"),
("Target", "Hood, windshield base"),
("Test Points", "Grid of locations"),
],
[
("Sensors", "Triaxial accelerometer"),
("Channels", "3 per impact"),
("Filter", "CFC 1000"),
],
[
("HIC15 Good", "≤ 650", "Green"),
("HIC15 Adequate", "650-1000", "Yellow"),
("HIC15 Poor", "≥ 1700", "Red"),
],
"assets/euroncap_headform.png",
"Led to raised hoods, pop-up systems, external airbags.",
)
# AEB Pedestrian/Cyclist
add_test_slide(
"Euro NCAP AEB Pedestrian/Cyclist",
"Euro NCAP",
"2016/2018/2024",
"Track Test",
"Evaluates active systems that detect and brake for pedestrians/cyclists. 2024 update added night testing for pedestrians.",
[
("Adult Crossing", "CPFA, CPNA scenarios"),
("Adult Along Road", "CPLA scenario"),
("Child Running", "CPNC scenario"),
("Cyclist", "CBFA, CBLA scenarios"),
("Speeds", "20, 40, 60 km/h"),
],
[
("Targets", "Adult/child body forms"),
("Cyclist", "Bike + rider target"),
("2024 Update", "Night testing added"),
],
[
("Full Avoidance", "Maximum points", "Best"),
("Speed Reduction", "Partial points", "Good"),
("Warning Only", "Minimal points", "Basic"),
("No Response", "Zero points", "Fail"),
],
"assets/euroncap_cyclist_headform.png",
)
# ============================================================================
# SECTION 5: SPORTS / HELMET TESTING
# ============================================================================
add_section_slide(
"SECTION 5: SPORTS / HELMET TESTING",
[
"NOCSAE Football Helmet - Drop Test",
"NOCSAE Football Helmet - Linear Impactor",
"NOCSAE Lacrosse Helmet",
"Ice Hockey Helmet (ASTM/HECC/CSA)",
"FMVSS 218 - Motorcycle Helmet",
],
)
# Football Drop
add_test_slide(
"NOCSAE Football Helmet - Drop Test",
"NOCSAE",
"1973",
"Drop Test",
"Ensures helmets attenuate impact energy to prevent skull fracture and severe brain injury. Founding test that reduced football fatalities by 90%.",
[
("Standard Drop", "60 inches (152 cm)"),
("Additional Heights", "36, 48, 72 inches"),
("Headform", "Humanoid (rigid)"),
("Anvils", "Flat, hemi, edge"),
("Temps", "Ambient, hot, cold"),
],
[
("Sensors", "Triaxial accelerometer"),
("Sample Rate", "≥ 10,000 Hz"),
("Filter", "CFC 1000"),
],
[
("SI Limit", "< 1200", "All conditions"),
("Drop Sequence", "Front, side, rear, top", "60 inch"),
("Conditioning", "Multiple impacts", "Per protocol"),
],
"assets/hybrid_iii_family.jpg",
"Pre-1973: 32 deaths/yr. Post-standard: ~3/yr (90% reduction).",
)
# Football Linear Impactor
add_test_slide(
"NOCSAE Football - Linear Impactor",
"NOCSAE",
"2016",
"Ram Impact Test",
"Evaluates oblique impacts causing rotational acceleration - linked to concussions. Supplements drop tests to address rotational brain injury.",
[
("Impactor", "Pneumatic ram"),
("Ram Mass", "~13 kg"),
("Impact Speed", "5.5-9.3 m/s"),
("Locations", "Multiple angles"),
("Headform", "Hybrid III head/neck"),
],
[
("Linear Accel", "3-axis accelerometer"),
("Rotational Accel", "Angular rate sensors"),
("Rotational Velocity", "Calculated"),
],
[
("Peak Linear", "Brain injury risk", "Linear"),
("Peak Rotational", "Concussion risk", "Rotational"),
("Velocity", "Brain strain", "Rotational"),
],
"assets/atd_family.png",
"NFL/NFLPA uses combined data for helmet rankings.",
)
# Lacrosse
add_test_slide(
"NOCSAE Lacrosse Helmet",
"NOCSAE",
"ND041",
"Drop + Projectile",
"Protects against collision and ball impacts. Combines impact attenuation with projectile protection from high-speed lacrosse ball.",
[
("Drop Heights", "60, 48, 36 inches"),
("Headform", "Humanoid"),
("Anvils", "Flat, hemispherical"),
("Ball Speed", "45 mph (20 m/s)"),
("Ball Targets", "Faceguard and shell"),
],
[
("Sensors", "Triaxial accelerometer"),
("Sample Rate", "≥ 8,000 Hz"),
("Filter", "CFC 1000"),
],
[
("Drop SI", "< 1200", "Impact attenuation"),
("Ball SI", "< 1200", "Projectile"),
("Penetration", "None allowed", "Faceguard"),
],
"assets/atd_family.png",
)
# Hockey
add_test_slide(
"Ice Hockey Helmet",
"HECC/CSA/ASTM",
"Multiple",
"Drop + Puck",
"Protects against falls, collisions, and puck impacts (100+ mph). Must allow facemask integration. Multiple international standards.",
[
("Drop Heights", "1.5m, 2.0m"),
("Headform", "ISO/CSA specified"),
("Anvils", "Flat, hemi, edge"),
("Puck Mass", "170g (official)"),
("Puck Speed", "25-40 m/s"),
],
[
("Standards", "CSA, ASTM, HECC, CE"),
("Sensors", "Triaxial accelerometer"),
("Primary", "Peak g measurement"),
],
[
("Drop Flat", "Peak < 275g", "CSA"),
("Drop Hemi", "Peak < 275g", "CSA"),
("Puck Impact", "No fracture", "Shell"),
("Facemask", "No penetration", "Puck"),
],
"assets/atd_family.png",
)
# Motorcycle
add_test_slide(
"FMVSS 218 - Motorcycle Helmet",
"NHTSA",
"1968",
"Drop + Penetration",
"Minimum requirements for motorcycle helmets (DOT certification). Every street-legal helmet must pass. Snell and ECE exceed DOT.",
[
("Drop Height", "1.83m (flat), 1.38m (hemi)"),
("Anvils", "Flat, hemispherical"),
("Headforms", "ISO (multiple sizes)"),
("Conditioning", "Ambient, hot, cold, wet"),
("Penetration", "3kg cone from 3m"),
],
[
("Sensors", "Accelerometer"),
("Primary", "Peak acceleration"),
("Penetration", "Contact detection"),
],
[
("Peak Accel", "≤ 400g", "DOT"),
("Penetration", "No headform contact", "Pass/Fail"),
("Snell M2020", "275g (voluntary)", "Stricter"),
("ECE 22.06", "Includes rotational", "Europe"),
],
"assets/john_stapp_portrait.jpg",
"DOT is minimum; Snell and ECE exceed requirements.",
)
# ============================================================================
# Save the presentation
# ============================================================================
output_file = "Test_Modes_Reference.pptx"
prs.save(output_file)
print(f"Presentation created: {output_file}")
print(f"Total slides: {len(prs.slides)}")
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