SELECTED CAR SEAT STUDIES DEALING WITH STATIC PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION. IN: HUMAN FACTORS IN DRIVING AND TELEMATICS, AND SEATING COMFORT

Abstract

The static pressure distribution has been established by the automotive seating industry as criteria against which to evaluate automotive seats. This paper describes a study that is based on six separate investigations that provide specific recommendations concerning the system setup, subject selection, and protocol execution. The study showed that results are affected by the presence of pressure mats. That means that survey evaluations and static pressure distribution evaluations must be separated.