
192 Ergonomics in the Automotive Design Process
• Review interior sketches or three-dimensional models (e.g., see Figure 11.5) for driver
accommodation issues (e.g., seat positioning, eye location, instrument panel layout,
etc; Bhise et al., 2004a and 2004b).
• Conduct package analyses (e.g., use parametric model [Bhise et. al., 2004b] to evaluate
occupant accommodation; see Figure 11.6) and conduct customer clinics.
4. Possible steps after a vehicle concept is selected for production are the following:
• Verify application of the SAE practices related to placement of seat track, location of
eyellipse, reach and head clearance contours, ...