More than practice demands: use of high-speed cinematography in the development of vehicle components

Walter Glocker

doi:10.1117/12.209542

30 May 1995 More than practice demands: use of high-speed cinematography in the development of vehicle components

Walter Glocker

Proceedings Volume 2513, 21st International Congress on: High-Speed Photography and Photonics; (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.209542
Event: High-Speed Photography and Photonics: 21st International Congress, 1994, Taejon, Korea, Republic of

Abstract

The analysis of complex movement processes in the development of engines and major components using high speed cameras follows a long tradition at Mercedes-Benz. Already in 1 939 aircraft engines were perfected with the help of a high speed film crnera. In 1959 we carried out the first passenger car crash and rollover tests - this at a time when the concept of "crashworthiness and accident safety" was still insignificant. It was then that my fascination for high speed film analysis began which, from then on, was never to leave me. Other investigations resulted in the rotary engine and prechamber and fuel injection systems - not forgetting the developent of the airbag which, without the use of high speed cameras, would, without doubt, not have reached the high standard of development it enjoys today.

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Walter Glocker "More than practice demands: use of high-speed cinematography in the development of vehicle components", Proc. SPIE 2513, 21st International Congress on: High-Speed Photography and Photonics, (30 May 1995); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.209542

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