EUROPEAN NEW CAR ASSESSMENT PROGRAMME(Euro NCAP)FILM & PHOTO PROTOCOL

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Preface
This document should always be used in conjunction with the relevant current testing
protocols for the Front, Side Barrier, Side Pole, Pedestrian, Whiplash and AEB tests.
Note:
This protocol version still contains some example images that do not fully comply with therequirements, in particular regarding the use of labels by laboratories. These photos will be
replaced in a future version.

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Table of Contents
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2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
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3.1
3.2
3.3
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4.1
4.2
4.3
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5.1
5.2
5.3
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6.1
6.2
6.3
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7.1
7.2
7.3
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8.1
8.2
8.3
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9.1
9.2
9.3

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INTRODUCTION
GENERAL FILM AND PHOTO REQUIREMENTS
Digital Data Format, Encoding and Sampling Requirements
Vehicle Markings
Camera Locations
Still Photographs
FRONTAL OFFSET DEFORMABLE BARRIER IMPACT
Vehicle Marking Locations
Camera Locations and Views
Still Photographs
FRONTAL FULL WIDTH RIGID BARRIER IMPACT
Vehicle Markings
Camera Locations and Views
Still Photographs
SIDE MOVING DEFORMABLE BARRIER IMPACT
Vehicle and Barrier Markings
Camera Locations and Views
Still Photographs
SIDE OBLIQUE POLE IMPACT
Vehicle and Pole Markings
Camera Locations and Views
Still Photographs
WHIPLASH TESTS
Sled, Seat and Dummy Markings
Camera Locations and Views
Still Photographs
PEDESTRIAN SUBSYSTEM TESTS
Vehicle and Other Markings
Camera Locations and Views
Still Photographs
AUTONOMOUS EMERGENCY BRAKING TESTS
Vehicle Markings
Camera Locations and Views
Still Photographs

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INTRODUCTION
From the start, Euro NCAP test protocols have included requirements for film andphotographs. High quality visuals are important to accurately record the kinematics of
the impact during the test and to support the vehicle inspection and the analysis of thevehicle performance. Increasingly, however, high resolution media are needed forcommunication purposes such as publications on internet, social media, TV
broadcasting, brochures, etc..
Euro NCAP involves several laboratories that each may have their own internal
procedures, quality standards and equipment. In order to improve the consistency ofmaterial supplied by the laboratories, all film and photo requirements previously
specified by Euro NCAP have been brought together, reviewed and updated. This
document summarises the most recent specifications that are compulsory for all
official Euro NCAP tests at the accredited Euro NCAP test laboratories.

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GENERAL FILM AND PHOTO REQUIREMENTS

2.1

Digital Data Format, Encoding and Sampling Requirements
All films should be produced in HD format, apart from onboard camera footage. The
films should be sampled at a rate of a minimum of 500 frames per second. All files
should be promptly sent to the Euro NCAP office after the tests.

2.1.1

Full-Scale Crash Test Films (ODB, FW, MDB and Pole Tests)
Three sets of films should be supplied:a) Inspection Films
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Format: MP4 or AVI.
Codec: H.264, Data rate: 2 Mbps.
Resolution: Native camera resolutions.
Frame rate: 25 fps.
Must include burnt in timers.

b) Media Films (For Publication)
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Format: Prores422, or Avid DNxHD-145 QuickTime as an alternative.
Codecs : Apple Prores422 / Avid DNxHD-145 Quicktime*.
Resolution: Native camera resolutions.
Frame rate (time base): 25 fps.
Display mode: Progressive.
YUV Format: 4:2:2.
Colour Depth: 10 bit.
Films should be supplied without “burnt in” timers, laboratory logos or text.
* If a first conversion pass is necessary prior to convert to prores422/DNxHD:
Please use a minimum 10-bit codec / format, or 16-bit image sequences tomaintain quality.

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Format: Native shooting format, directly from the recording SD/CF card.
Resolution: HD resolution minimum (1920x1080) or higher.
Frame rate (time base): 25 fps.
Display mode: Progressive (if possible).
YUV Format: 4:2:2. Or 4:2:0 if 4:2:2 is not available.
Sound: Yes.
Films should be supplied without “burnt in” timers, laboratory logos or text.

* If a first conversion pass is necessary prior to convert to prores422/DNxHD: Pleaseuse a minimum 10-bit codec / format, or 16-bit image sequences to maintain quality.
2.1.2

Pedestrian Impact and Whiplash Test Films
Two sets of films should be supplied: a) inspection films and b) media films, as
specified in section 2.1.1 above.

2.1.3

Track Test Films (AEB)
To avoid errors, the following film file name convention should be followed to identify
the different AEB test scenarios:
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City_test speed;
IU_CCRS_FCW_test speed;
IU_CCRM_AEB_test speed;
IU_CCRM_FCW_test speed;
IU_CCRB_AEB_distance_decel;
IU_CCRB_FCW_distance_decel.

Only the necessary recordings should be made available: please remove bad takes andunusable video files. Only video/audio files should be shared, no other files ordirectory structure from the shooting card (.SIF, .XML files, etc.). Two sets of films
should be supplied2:a) Inspection Films
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Format: MP4 or AVI.
Codec: H.264.
Data rate: 2 Mbps.
Resolution: Native camera resolutions.
Frame rate: 25 fps.
Must include burnt in timers.

b) Media Films (For Publication)
Format: Native shooting format, directly from the recording SD/CF card.
Codecs : Native shooting codec.

1. Currently only required for the ODB test.
2. These specifications also apply to testing of Electronic Stability Control systems (if required).
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Resolution: HD resolution minimum (1920x1080) or higher.
Frame rate (time base): 25 fps.
Display mode: Interlaced, when possible (for example, GoPro cameras onlyshoot in progressive mode).
YUV Format: 4:2:2 or 4:2:0 if 4:2:2 is not available.
Sound: Yes.
Films should be supplied without “burnt in” timers, laboratory logos or text.

2.2

Vehicle Markings

2.2.1

Euro NCAP markings
Euro NCAP markings will be attached to the exterior of the vehicle in a contrasting
colour (black or white) to the test vehicle such that it is clearly visible in the high speed
films. Only standardised Euro NCAP (transparent) markings are allowed as suppliedby the Euro NCAP Secretariat (dimensions 600 x 300 mm). Alternatively, magnets onblack background can be used for AEB testing, pedestrian testing and placed on
barriers or trolleys or walls (for whiplash testing for example).
Old sticker labels on white background shall no longer be used.
Euro NCAP markings should be attached to the exterior of the vehicle as shown in
Figure 1 below. The unique Euro NCAP test reference number should be placed below
each Euro NCAP logo (see section 2.2.3).

Figure 1: Standardized labels on L/R side, the bonnet and roof area of the test vehicle.
2.2.2

Test house logos
Test house logos may be added to the vehicle on the lower half of the rear doors/rear ¼
panel only.
Test house logos should not to be placed on the roof area, on the bonnet or
anywhere else on the tested vehicle.
The size of test house logos should not exceed that of the Euro NCAP official logo.

2.2.3

Test numbers
The Euro NCAP Secretariat shall inform the laboratory of the unique Euro NCAP test
number prior to the test and this should be used as the main test reference number. This
number should also appear on all test data and documents. The test number should beplaced in close proximity to each Euro NCAP logo, preferably underneath – if placed

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underneath leave a space between the logo and the test number equivalent to the fontheight of the URL.
Reference numbers are provided by Euro NCAP to each laboratory as PDF documents,
in order for the font type (Etelka Text Pro) and font size to be respected (do not scale
or use different font type). Please cut out the numbers so that the full number appears
on a single line. The sequence of characters of reference number should always follow
the same convention, as shown in this example:“14-NIS-123-OD1”,
where “14” is the year of test, “NIS” refers to the car brand, “123” is Euro NCAP
unique key number and “OD1” is the code for the type of (re-)test. Figure 2 below
illustrates examples of good and bad reference number size and spacing. Appendix A
lists the example reference numbers used for each test.
Additional internal test house numbers should be kept as small as possible (never belarger in size than the official reference number) and always be placed below the test
house logo (see section 2.2.2).

Figure 2: Examples showing correct (left) and incorrect (right) font size and reference
number spacing.
2.3

Camera Locations
In this document, high speed camera layout diagrams are provided for each full scale,sled or track test as a guide to show what part of the vehicle and the surroundings
should be in view for each particular camera at T0. Also an example frame from eachcamera is provided.
When attaching on-board cameras, the vehicle manufacturer should be consulted toensure that no damage is caused to the vehicle that would influence the impact
performance. Additionally, the test laboratory should be informed if the side curtain
airbags are expected to deploy during the impact. Where additional equipment is
added, the mass shall be compensated when achieving the final test weight. On-board
lighting may also be required depending on the vehicle type and camera specification(e.g. use on-board LED illumination when side curtains block light from outside).
No personnel shall be visible in ANY of the high speed camera views. Sufficient
lighting shall be provided so as the vehicle and occupants are clearly visible
throughout the impact.
Back-up cameras are not required and it is up to the test laboratory to decide if
they are necessary.

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2.4

Still Photographs
Pre-test photographs will be taken with the dummies in their final positions. A list of
the required photos pre-, on- and post-test is provided in each relevant test section.
If necessary, tall blank screens should be placed behind the vehicle to get a “clean”
photo to avoid other test equipment or personnel appearing in the photos.
No personnel should be visible in ANY of the pre and post-test still photographs.
All stills provided should have the following specifications:

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Format: JPEG.

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Resolution: maximum resolution that the camera allows.

Image quality: no compression or as little compression as possible (Superfine)The original still should not be edited.

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FRONTAL OFFSET DEFORMABLE BARRIER IMPACT

3.1

Vehicle Marking Locations
Euro NCAP markings should be attached to the exterior of the vehicle as shown in
Figure 1, section 2.2.1. The unique Euro NCAP test reference number should be placed
below each Euro NCAP logo (see section 2.2.3).

3.2

Camera Locations and Views
A minimum of 7 cameras should be installed around the test vehicle, positioned asindicated in Figure 3 below. Two (2) additional on-board cameras for child dummy
views are to be used. A separate camera (not listed) must record the crash in real time.

Camera views:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Driver's side (tight)
Driver's side (wide)
Driver's side (full), publication
Passenger’s side (wide)
Plan (full)Plan (tight)
Front (full)
RWF CRS (on-board, not shown)

9. FWF CRS (on-board, not shown)
Figure 3: Locations for Cameras 1 to 7 (Frontal Offset Deformable Barrier).
Table 1: List of camera views (Frontal Offset Deformable Barrier).
Camera:Title:

1
Driver's side (tight)

Description: The front of barrier
to the front of the bpillar @ T0

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Driver's side (wide)

Description: The rear edge ofbarrier to the rear of
the b-pillar @ T0

Camera:Title:

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Driver's side (full);publication view

Description: Rear edge of thebarrier and the wholevehicle @ T0

Camera:Title:

4
Passenger’s side
(wide)

Description: Just rear of the BPillar to the rearedge of the barrier
mount @ T0
Camera:Title:

5
Plan (full)

Description: Rear of the vehicle
to the rear edge ofbarrier. Allow roomon passenger side forrotation of vehicle @T0
Camera:Title:

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Plan (tight)

Description: From b-pillar to therear edge of barrier@ T0

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Front (full)

Description: Front edge of theroof to rear edge ofthe barrier @ T0

CameraTitle:

8 (onboard)
RWF CRS

Description: Centered on headexcursion line, CRS,
front seat and childhead must be visible
Camera:Title:

9 (onboard)
FWF CRS

Description: Camera should becentered on
excursion line with
CRS, child dummy
and line in view
Camera:Title:

10 (supplementary)
Real-time,
publication view

Description: Camera should be
mounted just above
barrier, looking
towards the vehicle.
Check for unwanted
objects or persons inview. Record sound.
3.3

Still Photographs
Table 2: List of photos (Frontal Offset Deformable Barrier).
No.
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Front view of barrier.
Side view of barrier.
Side view of barrier at 45 degrees to front.
Wide view of car and barrier from LHS (for publication).
Car LHS, with camera centred on junction of B-post waist,showing full car (for publication).

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View
Car LHS, with camera centred on B-post waist, showing rearpassenger compartment (for publication).
Car LHS, with camera aimed at waist height, showing driver's
compartment (for publication).
Car LHS at 45 degrees to front (for publication).
Front view of car (for publication).
Car RHS at 45 degrees to front (for publication).
Car RHS, with camera aimed at waist height, showing front
passenger's compartment (for publication).
Car RHS, with camera centred on B-post waist, showing rearpassenger compartment (for publication).
Car RHS, with camera centred on B-post waist, showing full car(for publication).
Driver and seat to show driver compartment and position of seatrelative to the sill.
To show area immediately in front of driver.
To show driver's footwell area and location of dummy's feet andpedals.
Passenger and seat to show compartment and position of seatrelative to sill.
To show area immediately in front of passenger.
To show passenger footwell area and dummy's feet.
To show both child dummies and restraints through LHS reardoor.
To show both child dummies and restraints through RHS reardoor
Overall view of where the car has come to rest after impact(including barrier).
To show position of all door latches and/or open doors.
To show driver knee contacts with facia (airbag should be lifted
if obscuring view)
To show passenger knee contacts with facia (airbag should be
lifted if obscuring view).
LHS rear seat belt anchorage with child restraint and dummy inplace.
RHS rear seat belt anchorage with child restraint and dummy inplace.
Q3 dummy and restraint through RHS rear door.
Q1 ½ dummy and restraint through LHS rear door.

After Dummy Removal:
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Passenger compartment from rear window.
RHS interior from LHS of car.
LHS interior from RHS of car.
RHS front door area.
LHS front door area.
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View
Facia.
Passenger footwell.
Driver footwell.
Steering wheel taken perpendicular to driver's side.
Driver right knee impact point.
Driver left knee impact point.
Passenger knee impact area.

Screen Captures / On Test Stills:
In addition to the pre- and post-test stills, a set of pictures captured during the crash(driver's view full) need to be provided, as follows: (1) the car well into the barrier, (2)the airbag in deployment, (3) airbag fully deployed and (4) head of the dummy
reaching the full extent of forward motion.
The list of photos is intended to be used as a guide and if the laboratory photographer
finds some other interesting or unusual test occurrences these should also be
photographed.

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FRONTAL FULL WIDTH RIGID BARRIER IMPACT

4.1

Vehicle Markings
Euro NCAP markings should be attached to the exterior of the vehicle as shown in
Figure 1, section 2.2.1. The unique Euro NCAP test reference number should be placed
below each Euro NCAP logo (see section 2.2.3).

4.2

Camera Locations and Views
A total of 7 cameras views are required as indicated in Figure 4 below. In addition, two(2) onboard camera views are specified, for driver and rear passenger respectively.

Camera views:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Driver's side (tight)
Driver's side (wide)
Rear passenger (wide)
Plan (wide)
Plan (tight)
Front (driver)
Driver (wide), publication
Driver dummy (on-board, not shown)
Rear dummy (on-board, not shown)

Figure 4: Locations for Cameras 1 to 7 (Frontal Full Width Rigid Barrier).
Table 3: List of camera views (Frontal Full Width Rigid Barrier).
Camera:Title:

1
Driver's side (tight)

Description: The rear of driverdummy head toblock @ T0

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Driver’s side (wide)

Description: Front and rearoccupants in view @T0

Camera:Title:

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Rear passenger(wide)
Description: Just rear of thepassenger head tocentre of front wheel

Camera:Title:

4
Plan (wide)

Description: Rear of the vehicle
to the block. The
entire vehicle should
be in view @ T0

Camera:Title:

5
Plan (tight)

Description: B-pillar to the block

Camera:Title:

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Driver (wide),publication view
Description: Rear of vehicle toblock. The entire
vehicle should be inview @ T0
Camera:Title:

8 (on-board)
Driver dummy

Description: Required view @T0: Camera centredon driver head CoG.
Driver seat, belt
buckle and majorityof driver dummy
should be in view.
Required view @max forward
movement: Driverseat, belt buckle andmajority of driverdummy should be inview. Care should betaken to secure orroute dummy cables
so they do not
obscure view ofdummy during
impact.

Camera:Title:

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Rear dummy

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excursion line withdummy head, both
femurs and belt
buckle in view.
Required view @max head excursion:
dummy head & arms
4.3

Still Photographs
Table 4: List of photos (Frontal Full Width Rigid Barrier).
No.
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2
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4
5

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6

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Front view of block.
Side view of block.
Side view of block at 45 degrees to front.
Side view of block with vehicle (for publication).
Wide view of car and block LHS (for publication).
Car LHS, with camera centred on junction of B-post waist,showing full car (for publication).
Car LHS, with camera centred on B-post waist, showing rearpassenger compartment (for publication).
Car LHS, with camera aimed at waist height, showing driver's
compartment (for publication).
Car LHS at 45 degrees to front (for publication).
Front view of car (for publication).
Car RHS at 45 degrees to front (for publication).
Car RHS, with camera aimed at waist height, showing front
passenger's compartment (for publication).
Car RHS, with camera centred on B-post waist, showing rearpassenger compartment (for publication).
Car RHS, with camera centred on B-post waist, showing full car(for publication).
Driver and seat to show driver compartment and position of seatrelative to the sill.
To show area immediately in front of driver.
To show driver's foot well area and location of dummy's feet andpedals.
Rear passenger and seat to show compartment.
To show passenger foot well area and dummy's feet.
To show rear passenger through LHS rear door.
To show rear passenger through RHS rear door.
Overall view of where the car has come to rest after impact(including block).
To show position of all door latches and/or open doors.
To show driver knee contacts with facia (airbag should be lifted
if obscuring view).

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No.
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26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34

Pre

Post
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View
Passenger compartment from rear window.
RHS interior from LHS of car.
LHS interior from RHS of car.
RHS front door area.
LHS front door area.
Facia.
Steering wheel taken perpendicular to driver's side.
Driver right knee impact point.
Driver left knee impact point.
Rear Passenger knee impact area on rear of front seat.

Note: The above requirements are for a LHD car, for a RHD car camera locations willswitch sides.
Screen Captures / On Test Stills:
In addition to the pre- and post-test stills, a set of pictures captured during the crash(driver's view full) need to be provided, as follows: (1) the car well into the barrier, (2)the airbag in deployment, (3) airbag fully deployed and (4) head of the dummy
reaching the full extent of forward motion.
The list of photos is intended to be used as a guide and if the laboratory photographer
finds some other interesting or unusual test occurrences these should also be
photographed.

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SIDE MOVING DEFORMABLE BARRIER IMPACT

5.1

Vehicle and Barrier Markings
Euro NCAP markings should be attached to the exterior of the vehicle as shown in
Figure 1, section 2.2.1. The unique Euro NCAP test reference number should be placed
below each Euro NCAP logo (see section 2.2.3). Euro NCAP markings should also be
stuck to the front of the trolley on both sides. Test house logos may be added to thetrolley provided that they do not detract attention from the Euro NCAP markings.

5.2

Camera Locations and Views
A minimum of 5 cameras should be installed around the test vehicle, positioned asindicated in Figure 5 below. Two (2) additional on-board cameras to assess childdummy head containment are to be used.

Camera views:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Front (wide), publication
Rear (wide)
Plan (full)
Front driver (body)
Front driver (head)
FWF CRS (on-board, not shown)
RWF CRS (on-board, not shown)

Figure 5: Locations for Cameras 1 to 7 (Side Moving Deformable Barrier).
Table 5: List of camera views (Side Moving Deformable Barrier).
Camera:Title:

1
Front (wide),publication view

Description: Trolley logo to 3m
beyond non-struckside of vehicle @ T0

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Rear (wide)

Description: Trolley logo to 3m
beyond non-struckside of vehicle @ T0

Camera:Title:

3
Plan (full)

Description: Rearward of front
trolley wheels to 3m
beyond non-struckside of vehicle. The
entire vehicle should
be in view @ T0.

Camera:Title:

4
Front driver (body)

Description: Edge of driver’s
door to at least theoutboard edge offront passenger seat.
The driver’s thorax
and abdomen should
be visible @ T0
Camera:Title:

5
Front driver (head)

Description: Edge of driver’s
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6 (on-board)
FWF CRS

Description: Required view @T0: Passenger headrestraint may beremoved if possible.
The wings of CRS
should be visible,
possibly by marking
with white tape.
Required view @max head rotation:
Child head and CRS
wing must be visible
throughout the
impact;Consideration should
be given to CRS
rotation.
Camera:Title:

7 (on-board)
RWF CRS

Description: Required view @T0: The wings of
CRS should be
visible, possibly bymarking with whitetape.

Required view @max head rotation:
Child head and CRS
wing must be visible
throughout the
impact.

5.3

Still Photographs
Table 6: List of photos (Side Moving Deformable Barrier).
No.
1
2

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Side view of barrier.
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View
Side view of barrier at 45 degrees to front.
Side view of barrier with vehicle, from front of vehicle (forpublication).
Side view of barrier with vehicle, from rear of vehicle (forpublication).
Wide view of entire trolley and entire vehicle, from front ofvehicle (for publication).
Wide view of entire trolley and entire vehicle, from rear ofvehicle (for publication).
Car LHS, with camera centred on B-post waist, showing full car(for publication).
Car LHS, with camera centred on B-post waist, showing the rearpassenger compartment (for publication).
Car LHS, with camera aimed at waist height, showing driver's
compartment (for publication).
Car LHS at 45 degrees to rear (for publication).
Car LHS at 45 degrees to front (for publication).
Front view of car (for publication).
Car RHS, with camera centred on B-post waist, showing full car(for publication).
Car RHS, with camera centred on B-post waist, showing the rearpassenger compartment (for publication).
To show position of all door latches and/or open doors.
Driver & seat through open driver’s door to show drivercompartment and position of seat relative to the sill.
To show area immediately in front of driver.
To show child dummies and restraints through LHS rear door.
To show child dummies and restraints through RHS rear door.
Car and barrier at rest at 45 degrees to front of car.
Car and barrier at rest at 45 degrees to rear of car.

After Dummy Removal:
No.
23

Pre

Post
•

View
View through RHS front passenger door of driver’s door interior
panel & paint marks from dummy ribs.

Note: The above photos are for a LHD car, for a RHD car camera locations will switch
sides.
Screen Captures / On Test Stills:
In addition to the pre- and post-test stills, a set of pictures captured during the crash(front wide view) need to be provided, as follows: (1) barrier well into the car, (2) the
airbag in deployment, (3) airbag fully deployed and (4) dummy's head in airbag.
The list of photos is intended to be used as a guide and if the laboratory photographer
finds some other interesting or unusual test occurrences these should also be
photographed.
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SIDE OBLIQUE POLE IMPACT

6.1

Vehicle and Pole Markings
Euro NCAP markings should be attached to the exterior of the vehicle as shown in
Figure 1, section 2.2.1. The unique Euro NCAP test reference number should be placed
below each Euro NCAP logo (see section 2.2.3). No markings, targets excluded, areallowed on the pole itself. This includes test house logos.

6.2

Camera Locations and Views
A minimum of 6 cameras should be installed around the test vehicle, positioned asindicated in Figure 6 below. No on-board cameras are required.

Camera views:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Front (wide), publication
Front, 45° (wide)
Rear (full)Driver head (tight)
Driver rib/abdomen (tight)
Plan (full)Figure 6: Locations for Cameras 1 to 6 (Side Oblique Pole).

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Table 7: List of camera views (Side Oblique Pole).
Camera:Title:

1
Front (wide),publication view

Description: Camera aligned withvehicle centerline @T0. Rear of pole to1m beyond nonstruck side of vehicle
Camera:Title:

2
Front, 45° (wide)

Description: Camera positioned at
45° to vehicle
centreline @ T0.
Rear of pole to 1m
beyond non-struckside of vehicle
Camera:Title:

3
Rear (full)

Description: Rearward of pole to1m beyond nonstruck side ofvehicle. The entire
vehicle should be inview @ T0 and thecamera should bepositioned to beperpendicular to
direction of moving
floor.
Camera:4
Title:
Driver head (tight)
Description: Pole to the passenger
side of the vehicle @T0. Camera should
be positioned to beperpendicular to
direction of moving
floor.

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5
Driver rib/abdomen(tight)Description: Passenger side ofvehicle to the rear of
the pole. The
driver’s thorax andabdomen should be
visible @ T0
Camera:Title:

6
Plan (full)

Description: Entire vehicle should
be in view @ T0

6.3

Still Photographs
Table 8: List of photos (Side Oblique Pole).
No. Pre Post View
Car on carrier against pole:1••
Top view of full car, carrier and pole (for publication).
2••
Front view of full car, carrier and pole (for publication).
3••
Rear view of full car, carrier and pole (for publication).
Side view of car, carrier and pole at 45 ° to front, impact side (for4••publication).
Side view of car, carrier and pole at 45 ° to rear, impact side (for5••publication).
Wide view of pole and entire vehicle, from front of vehicle (for6•publication).
Wide view of pole and entire vehicle, from rear of vehicle (for7•publication).
Car and carrier away from pole:
Side view car/carrier impact side, showing full car (for8••publication).
Side view car/carrier non-impact side, showing full car (for9••publication).
10•
To show position of all door latches and/or open doors.
Side view through open driver’s door on driver & seat to show
11•
driver compartment and position of seat relative to the sill.

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12
13

Pre
•
•

Post

14

•

•

15
16
17

•
•

•

•
•

View
Detail view on driver’s legs and feet through open door.
Side view through open front passenger door to show driver.
Side view of car/carrier impact side centred on impact line
showing front door and B-post.
Front/side view of pole.
Front view of dummy through front windscreen.
Inside car view on abdomen/pelvis area.

After Dummy Removal:
No.
18

Pre

Post
•

View
Detail view(s) on paint marks on the driver’s door and seat

Note: The above photos are for a LHD car, for a RHD car camera locations will switch
sides.
Screen Captures / On Test Stills:
In addition to the pre- and post-test stills, a set of pictures captured during the crash(front wide or front 45° wide) need to be provided, as follows: (1) showing car wellinto pole, (2) the airbag in deployment, (3) airbag fully deployed and (4) dummy's
head in airbag.
The list of photos is intended to be used as a guide and if the laboratory photographer
finds some other interesting or unusual test occurrences these should also be
photographed.

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WHIPLASH TESTS

7.1

Sled, Seat and Dummy Markings
In order to monitor the seat and the dummy film targets should be applied to seat, sled
and dummy. Targets should be securely affixed to areas of the seat which will not be
deformed by the dummy during the test. The required target definitions are illustrated
in Figure 7a and are given along with their reference points in Table 9. A plain lightcoloured, even surface and non-reflective screen or wall should be placed behind thesled with the Euro NCAP logo and the official test reference number below clearly inview.
In order to track the trajectories of the dummy and seat with reference to the sled thedimensions in Table 10, Figure 7b should be recorded. All measurements shall bemeasured from the camera film plane to the reference targets and recorded in mm.

Figure 7: (a) Video motion targets and Euro NCAP label placement, left;(b) Video tracking measurements, right.
Table 9: Video motion target placement description (Whiplash).
Designation
Description
B1
Sled base #1
B2
Sled base #2
DT6
Head CoG
DT7
Cheek
DT8
T1 bracket proximal
DT9
T1 bracket distal
DT10
Pelvis bracket proximal
DT11
Pelvis bracket distal
ST1
Seat base forward
ST2
Seat back lower
ST2’
Seat back mid #1 *ST3Seat back upper
ST3’
Seat back mid #2 *ST4
Lower head restraint
ST5
Upper head restraint
SRR
Seat recliner centre* These target locations are required only for 2 part hinged seatbacks.
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Table 10: Video tracking measurement description (Whiplash).
Description
DS
D1
D2
D3
D4
D5
D6
7.2

MeasureSled reference to focal plane
Pelvis to focal planeT1 bracket to focal plane
Seatback upper to focal plane
Head restraint lower to focal plane
Head restraint upper to focal plane
Head CoG to focal plane

Reference
Sled – FP
DT11 – FP
DT9 – FPST3 – FPST4 – FP
ST5 – FPDT6 - FP

Camera Locations and Views
Two off-board cameras are required (with acceleration sled system): Camera 1: The camera shall record a view of the entire test and the seat on the sled.
The view should be such that 300ms of the test are in complete view from T0.
 Camera 2: The camera shall frame the head and neck of the dummy, and track theentire movement of the dummy during the test. The view should be such that
300ms of the test are in complete view from T0.
Care should be taken to ensure that that camera placement is perpendicular to thedirection of sled travel. Camera measurements should be taken to the film plane of thecamera, from both the fixed targets and the head Centre of Gravity target. For off
board camera views, compensation must be included in the film analysis to takeaccount of parallax effects due to sled motion relative to the cameras.
Table 11: List of camera views (Whiplash).
Camera:Title:

1
Whiplash (wide),publication view

Description: The publication viewis usually taken fromthe high severity
pulse test.
Camera:Title:

2
Whiplash (tight)

Description: Verify whether EuroNCAP logo and test
reference number are
in view. The use of
ad-hoc logos (asshown) is strongly
discouraged.

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Still Photographs
The following photographs will be taken pre and post-test unless otherwise indicated.
Pre-test photographs will be taken with the dummy in the final position.
Table 12: List of photos (Whiplash).
No.
1
2

Pre
•
•

Post
•
•

3

•

•

4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13

•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

14

•

•

15

•

•

16

•

•

17

•

•

18
19
20
21

•
•
•
•

View
Seat structure reference point
Seat track markings (both sides)
Close view of Head restraint test position (identifiable point andany visible notches)
Dummy and seat at 45 degrees to rear
Side view of dummy and seat
Dummy and seat at 45 degrees to front
Front view of dummy and seat
Front view of dummy showing top of head down to knees
Dummy head down to thorax and seat at 45 degrees to rear
Dummy head down to thorax and seat at 20 degrees to rear
Side view of dummy head down to thorax
Dummy head down to thorax and seat at 45 degrees to front
Dummy head down to thorax and seat at 20 degrees to front
Side view of dummy showing thorax down to feet, camera
centred on seat base
Tight side view of dummy showing thorax down to feet, camera
centred on seat baseSide view of dummy and seat (portrait) showing seat back to
knees
Tight side view of dummy and seat (portrait) showing seat backto pelvis
Any damage to seat (multiple aspects required)
Any damage to dummy (multiple aspects required)
Seat variant and trim condition (multiple aspects required)
Seat adjustment controls (multiple aspects required)

Screen Captures / On Test Stills:
In addition to the pre- and post-test stills, a picture captured during travel needs to beprovided, as follows: (1) high severity pulse - maximum seat deflection.

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PEDESTRIAN SUBSYSTEM TESTS

8.1

Vehicle and Other Markings
To hide any background test equipment or personnel, a plain light coloured, nonreflective screen should be placed near (behind) the vehicle test area with the EuroNCAP logo and official test reference number clearly visible in view. Test house logos
and/or test number may be shown provided that they do not detract attention from theEuro NCAP markings (see section 2.2.2). There should be no markings on the vehicle,
including test house logos.

8.2

Camera Locations and Views
A single camera is required to record the impact events. The camera orientation shouldbe aligned perpendicular to the vehicle centreline and adjusted in height in accordancewith the type of test. Euro NCAP requires at least one HD quality high speed film
recording per pedestrian impactor type for each vehicle model tested (4 in total).
Care should be taken that the pedestrian test area is sufficiently lit.
Table 13: List of camera views (Pedestrian Subsystem).
Camera:Title:

1
Lower leg side(tight), publication
view
Description: Camera
perpendicular tovehicle centerline @T0.
Launcher plateshould be visible.
Left or right sideviews are allowed.

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2Upper leg side(tight), publication
view
Description: Camera
perpendicular tovehicle centerline @T0.
Impactor should becompletely visible.

Camera:Title:Left or right sideviews are allowed
3Child head form side(tight), publication
view

Description: Camera
perpendicular tovehicle centreline @T0.
Left or right sideviews are allowed.
Camera:4
Title:
Adult head form side(tight), publication
view
Description: Camera
perpendicular tovehicle centreline @T0. Left or right sideviews are allowed.
Tests on windscreen
may alternatively befilmed from thevehicle inside.

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Still Photographs
Pre- and post-test photos should be taken to show the undamaged/damaged test area
pre/post-test (bonnet, A-pillars, glazing, leading edge and bumper). These must include
at least one overview photo of each of the pre-test grid markings on the impact testzones.

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AUTONOMOUS EMERGENCY BRAKING TESTS

9.1

Vehicle Markings
Euro NCAP markings should be attached to the exterior of the vehicle as shown in
Figure 1, section 2.2.1, except for the roof logo which is optional. The unique EuroNCAP test reference number should be placed below each Euro NCAP logo (seesection 2.2.3).

9.2

Camera Locations and Views
Off-board HD camera (camera 1):Start filming from far away, when the car approaches the target, both the car &target should be in view. When the car is about to brake, view should start close up
until the car has stopped. Only the car & target should be in view. The angle should
be as perpendicular as possible to the car and target.

On-board camera (cameras 2 and 3):

Camera 2: “Go Pro” or equivalent inside the car filming the view in front. No test
equipment (e.g. steering robot) should be in view. Alternatively, this shot can betaken from a camera mounted on the vehicle roof.
Camera 3: “Go Pro” or equivalent inside the car filming the dashboard.

For publication purposes, additional views (e.g shot from different angles) are
preferred for the most interesting test runs, i.e. maximum avoidance, maximum
mitigation tests.
Table 14: List of camera views (Autonomous Emergency Braking).
Camera:Title:

1
Wide to Car andtarget HD
Description: Wide view initially.
When the car isabout to brake, zoom
in until the car has
stopped. Only car
and target in view.
Angle should be as
perpendicular as
possible to the car
and target.

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3 (on-board)
Forward outside

Description: “Go pro” (orequivalent typecamera) inside,
looking in forward
direction. No test
equipment should bein view.
Camera:Title:

4 (on-board)
Forward inside

Description: “Go pro” (orequivalent typecamera) inside,
looking in forward
direction towards
dashboard,
instrumentation
cluster, HUD, etc.
Visual warning must
be captured.

9.3

Still Photographs
Post test photos should be taken in case of suspected damage to vehicle front-end or
sensor array.

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APPENDIX A
Examples of test reference numbers applied to test vehicles:“15-CAR-123-OD1”,
 2015 ODB test (#1) on brand “CAR” with unique key number “123”.
“15-CAR-123-FW1”,
 2015 FW test (#1) on brand “CAR” with unique key number “123”.
“15-CAR-123-MD1”,
 2015 MDB test (#1) on brand “CAR” with unique key number “123”.
“15-CAR-123-PO1”,
 2015 Pole test (#1) on brand “CAR” with unique key number “123”.
“15-CAR-123-WH1, “15-CAR-123-WM1”, “15-CAR-123-WL1”,
 2015 Whiplash test, High/Medium/Low Speed (#1) on brand “CAR” withunique key number “123”.
“15-CAR-123-PP1”,
 2015 Pedestrian subsystem test (#1) on brand “CAR” with unique key number“123”.
“15-CAR-123-EB1”,
 2015 AEB test (#1) on brand “CAR” with unique key number “123”.

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