Measurements of acceleration on the chassis, drivetrain and interior provide the information needed to build cars that are quieter, more reliable and more comfortable. Kistler‘s light- weight ultrasensitive industrial accelerometers make it possible to detect and eliminate the most elusive sources of noise. Crash testing serves to improve passive car safety. An understanding of the collision forces generated constitutes the basis for optimizing the structure and the safety fea- tures of the vehicle. Kistler crash barriers equipped with 3-component force sensors supply the exact magnitudes and force application points.

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