Class 13: Helmet Lab Safety

Question 1

What is the overall risk function of the car assessment system?

Answer 1

overall risk = 5/12 *frontal + 4/12 * side + 3/12 *rollover

Question 2

In cars, what is the pass fail test and star ratings?

Answer 2

pass/fail: FMVSS
star rating: NCAP, IIHS

Question 3

In helmets, what is the pass fail test and star ratings?

Answer 3

pass/fail: NOCSAE
star rating: STAR system

Question 4

Is there a STAR system for each sport?

Answer 4

yes, it differs by sport

Question 5

What is the STAR value?

Answer 5

theoretical number of concussions a player would sustain in one season wearing that particular helmet

Question 6

What does a lower star value mean?

Answer 6

a higher star rating

Question 7

What functions give you the whitewater STAR value?

Answer 7

1. 6 tests
2. exposure
3. acceleration values for risk