4.3 Future Research and Development Tasks

Section 4.3.1 discusses an ongoing biomechanics test program whose results may be used during the harmonization process related to the side impact dummies. Sections 4.3.2 and 4.3.3 are possible future research tasks. These tasks or others become more likely if the initial phase of testing does not lead directly to acceptance of the EU regulation. They are listed to give a sense of what types of research tasks may be necessary to acquire the knowledge required for harmonization to move forward.